BASIC RIGGING COURSE

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic rigging work.

Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.

This unit applies to rigging work involving:

• Structural steel erection
• Hoists
• Pre-cast concrete members of a structure
• Safety nets and static lines
• Mast climbing work platforms
• Perimeter safety screens and shutters
• Cantilevered crane loading platforms.

Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Further Information is available on the following links:

• Training.gov.au Fact Sheet
• Safework Australia General Guide
• Worksafe QLD Information

Performance Criteria

• Plan job
• Select and inspect equipment
• Set up task
• Erect structures and plant
• Dismantle structures and plant

Course Outline

• Calculate Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
• Ability to erect and dismantle, level, plumb and stabilise associated plant and structures
• Ability to work safely at heights including the correct application of safety equipment
• Accurate interpretation of basic structural charts and structural plans (site information)
• Correct application and use of all rigging and associated equipment
• Risk assessment and hazard control strategies
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response
• Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads
• Knowledge of the types and functions of rigging, safety and associated equipment including an understanding of their limitations
• Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for rigging
• WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice for undertaking rigging activities
• Understanding of inspection and maintenance requirements of a wide range of appropriate plant and equipment in line with Australian Standards or manufacturer's specifications
• Estimation of ground bearing pressures of the full range of soil types and associated ground conditions for setting up plant and equipment

Pre-requisite For This Course

• Participants must hold a current Dogger high risk work licence (DG)
• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Ability to read, write & understand English

What to Bring

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Steel cap Boots
• Safety gloves
• Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
• Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
• Lunch and water bottle
• If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
• USI Number (Find My USI)

Additional Information

Course Timing:Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 3:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

*You may be required to start before 7:00am and stay after 3:30pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.

Course Structure:
Please note: Competence in a unit does not in itself result in a licence.

Once the trainer believes the participant has demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of the chosen course (i.e ‘Unit of Competency’), this will be verified with a certificate or what’s known as a ‘Statement of Attainment’ from us, On the Job Training.

They then begin the process of obtaining a licence, via the relevant practical and theoretical assessments or ‘National Assessment Instruments’ (NAI). This is conducted by an assessor on behalf of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland. On successful completion of the mandated assessment, they will be issued with a ‘Candidate Assessment Summary’ (CAS) by On the Job Training.

Upon successful completion of the NAI as stated above, the Office of Industrial Relations Queensland will contact them with instructions on how to apply for the high risk work licence.

Reassessments: Should the participant not achieve competence in any of the NAI’s, then they will be entitled to no more than one reassessment without charge. At the RTO’s discretion, any additional reassessments will incur further fees of $250 each including charges for retraining of $500 if required.

For more information about costs associated with the chosen licence visit the Workplace Health & Safety website.