Civil Works Rigging Course

We combine in-class content with practical experience.

Students will receive classroom theory and hands-on practical training including calculating load weights, finding load center of gravity, rigging loads and making actual lifts.

The goal of the Course is to equip students for a safe career as a knowledgeable and confident rigger.

Our Civil Works Rigging Course takes 1 day to complete (up to 10 students per session), and students will be made fully competent in rigging for every job site.

Course Outline

• Hoisting and trucking hand signals
• Determining the weight of a load
• Load center of gravity (COG)
• Rigging terminology and appropriate uses
• Rigging inspection
• Use of rigging capacity tables
• How sling configuration effects capacity
• Rigging Care and storage
• Common hazards and safety around hoisting equipment
• Lift planning
• Electrical safety

Assessment

A Certificate of Training will be issued to students upon successful completion of the course.

Entrance requirements

• Adequate strength
• Fluent English
• Good reading comprehension

Custom Rigging Course

We have many years of experience delivering rigging training in all sectors of construction. Please feel free to give us a call or fill out the form below to schedule a Civil Rigging Training Course that is tailored to your requirements.

Tuition and Fees

$2,850.00 + 5% GST. This price includes an instructor and material for up to 10 participants, for one 8-hour day.

Location (Courses can be run at our location or yours)

The Bigfoot Crane Civil Works Rigging Course is scheduled on demand. Classes are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (with 30 minutes for lunch) from Monday to Friday.