Note: Rigging Intermediate and Advanced can be combined into one course.

Aims and outcomes

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and complete intermediate & advanced rigging work as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of this course participants will be able to carry out dual lifts, erect a tilt-slab a suspended scaffold, demolish structures, work safely at heights, break down cranes, rig a span rope, set up a gin pole and perform intermediate and advanced rigging tasks.

Pre requisite

Participants must hold a Rigging Basic (RB) High Risk Licence.

Course Content

The Intermediate/Advanced Rigging course is mapped to the Nationally Recognised units of competency:

CPCCRI3003A Perform intermediate rigging 
CPCCRI4005A Perform advanced rigging, includes:

• Legislation, Australian Standards, National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, codes of practice and company rigging procedures.
• Company risk management procedures and rigging risk control
• Plan Work - Crane type and capacity requirements; site rules and contacts; hazard identification; priorities; emergency procedures.
• Load Equalizing Gear including spreader bars; equalizing beams; sheaves.
• Rigging of Cranes, Conveyors, Dredges, Excavators
• Tilt-up Panels
• All Hoists
• Demolition - AS 2601 & specific class type I, II, III; hazardous & non-hazardous.
• Dual Lifts including calculation of load share and sling points.
• Rigging of Gin Poles
• Rigging of Cable Ways
• Guyed Derricks & Structures
• Prefabricated Hung/Suspended Scaffolds including installation & dismantling; calculation of counter weights & maximum rope tension; hoist W.L.L. & safety factors.
• Practical Training - Make a break lattice; boom section in line with manufacturer’s specifications; dual crane lift plan & supervision according to AS 2550.1 Section 7.19.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded the Nationally Recognised unit(s) of competency CPCCRI3003A Perform intermediate rigging and/or CPCCBC4045A Perform advanced rigging, recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Candidates will be awarded the RI and/or RA High Risk Licence.

Duration

35 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants

8 persons