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Description
ICBA Training has partnered with Bigfoot Crane Company to offer top-of-the-line rigging training to our members and customers.
Taught by an accomplished crane instructor and Rigger Certifier, the Level 1 Rigger Certification Course combines in-class content with practical experience. In this 1-day course, participants receive classroom theory and hands-on practical training including calculating load weights, finding load center of gravity, rigging loads, and making actual crane lifts giving directions to the crane operator. The Level 1 Training Program aims to equip all participants for a safe career as a safe, knowledgeable, and confident rigger.
The training will be followed by a written exam and a one-on-one hands-on assessment by the instructor who is a Rigger Certifier. The instructor will provide feedback on each participant’s skills, giving successful participants a Level 1 Rigger Certificate of Competence valid for 5 years.
Upon successful completion, participants are fully prepared to be a competent rigger on any job site.
Course Outline
- Crane and hoisting hand signals
- Load weight estimation
- Location of the load center of gravity (COG)
- Rigging hardware and appropriate uses
- Rigging hardware inspection and rejection criteria (regulations vary by jurisdiction)
- Use of rigging tables to select appropriate hardware for hoisting
- Sling angle capacity calculation
- Care and storage of rigging hardware
- Common hazards and safety around cranes and overhead hoists
- Lift planning and advanced topics awareness
Entrance requirements
- Adequate strength
- Fluent English
- Good reading comprehension
Assessment
- A written exam
- A hands-on assessment
Certificate
After being certified as a Level 1 Rigger you will receive a Fulford Cranesafe picture ID wallet card valid for 5 years.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, however, it is advised that participants should meet the following requirements:
- Adequate strength
- Fluent English
- Good reading comprehension
- Arrive with full PPE (hardhat, safety vest, steel toe boots)
