: Basic Rigging
Being a Basic Rigger means that your duties will include all those of a dogman and rigging work such as the following:
- Movement of plant and equipment

- Steel erection
- Materials Hoists up to 500kg W.L.L
- Placement of pre-cast concrete
- Safety nets and static lines
- Perimeter safety screens and shutters, and
- Cantilevered crane loading platforms
Course Requirements
- Pre-requisite- Unit of competency CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry, CPCCDO3011A Perform dogging (or hold a valid High Risk Work Licence in the class of dogging)
- You must be 18 years of age
- Photo ID e.g. drivers licence, passport
- Blue/White induction card
- Ability to understand read and write English
- Physical work working at heights
- Basic knowledge of mathematics to work out formulas
Theory Component
- Requirements for certification
- Application of Australian and National Standards in relation to modules and units of competency: AS1891, AS2626
- Code of Practice (prevention of falls from heights)
- General rigging appliances
- Winches, sheaves and purchases
- Harness inspection and applications
- Cantilevered crane loading platforms
- Handling pre-cast concrete
- OS&H Legislation (responsibilities of employers and employees) Act and Regulations
- Personal and general safety
- Safety line systems
- Anchorage and fitting
- Calculation of fleet angle, becket loads and lead loads
- Erection of hoist and mast climbers
- Industrial safety nets
Practical Component
- Plan and prepare worksite
- Conduct inspections of all rigging equipment/gear before and after use
- Prepare site for rigging work
- Harness inspection and applications
- Co-ordinate load movements with appropriate communication and signal methods given verbally, by whistle, two-way radio/telephone, light signals or
- Using hand signals, in and out of view of the crane/equipment operator.
- Dismantle and remove load shifting equipment
- Identify workplace hazards and the application of appropriate hazard

- Steel erection
- Erect a static line
- Load measurements using chain blocks
- Erect a powered purchase system
Assessments
- Knowledge Exam
- Written Exam
- Practical Assessment
Certification
- Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating the Nationally recognized unit of competency CPCCRI3012A Perform basic rigging.
- Notice of Assessment issued by the Worksafe Trainer/Assessor.
- Licence To Perform High risk Work Licence for class (RB) Basic Rigging: Once a copy of your Statement of Attainment, Notice of Assessment and Licencing application form have been submitted to worksafe with the required application fee.
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