Basic Rigging Licence (RA)

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

Course Outcomes

• Plan job
• Select and inspect equipment
• Set up task
• Perform Task
• 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
• 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 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 6:30am 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.