Basic Rigging And Slinging

Perform Basic Rigging and Slinging Procedures - Liderazgo Training

All training programs are Outcome Based and are assessed according to various Unit Standards and Outcomes.

Basic Rigging and Slinging is a unit standard aligned course. Assessment criteria consists of a Formative Assessment, In-Class Assessments and a Summative Assessment.

Course Duration

Duration: 1-day course

Day 1: Theory and In-Class Activities
Final Examination
Practical Evaluation

Once all theory has been completed, Learners are taken to complete the Practical Evaluations.

Course Overview

Learners accredited with this unit standard will be able to conduct basic rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move and stack loads.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and select lifting equipment.
  • Safe working loads and correct slinging methods are determined.
  • Lifting equipment are identified and selected in accordance with load requirements.
  • Lifting equipment is inspected, and unsafe or defective equipment identified and reported in accordance to worksite procedures.
  • Explain the consequences of using damaged or defective equipment
• Convey loads by means of lifting equipment.
  • Plan the rigging process.
  • Loads are slung in accordance with load requirements and worksite procedures.
  • Applicable communication methods are utilized to clear people from the load path and destination.
  • Loads are lifted, conveyed and placed / stacked in the pre-determined location in accordance to worksite procedures.
• Care and store of lifting equipment.
  • Explain the consequences of inadequate caring and storage procedures for lifting equipment.
  • Equipment is cared for and stored in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and worksite procedures.

Competency Scores

• All learners are to achieve 80% and above for Theoretical Assessments.
• All learners are to achieve 100% for Practical Assessments.