RIGGING - Intermediate & Advanced (RIA)

Note: Rigging Intermediate and Advanced are combined into the one course.

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills 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 basic and intermediate rigging tasks.

Pre requisite
Participants must hold a Rigging Basic (RB) certificate of competency.

Course Content
The Intermediate/Advanced Rigging training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS213A - Perform Intermediate Rigging Work
UEPOPS302A - Perform Advanced Rigging Work
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; AS 2550.0 Sect 7 - 19; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; WorkSafe Code of Practice for Prevention of Falls from Heights.
Plan Work - Crane type and capacity requirements; site rules and contacts; hazard identification; priorities; emergency procedures.
Load Equalizing Gear - Spreader bars; equalizing beams; sheaves.
Rigging of Cranes, Conveyors, Dredges, Excavators - As per manufacturers specifications; certification requirements.
Tilt-up Panels - As per WorkSafe Code of Practice & engineers specifications; calculation of sling lengths.
All Hoists - As per manufacturers specifications & AS 1418.7; relevance with AS 1576; personnel safety.
Demolitions - AS 2601 & specific class type I, II, III; hazardous & non-hazardous.
Dual Lifts - Relevant AS 2550.1 Section 7.19; calculation of load share and sling points.
Rigging of Gin Poles - Calculation of tension & distance according to rigging guidelines & appropriate formula.
Rigging of Cable Ways - Calculation of tension in rope using appropriate formula.
Guyed Derricks & Structures - Overview a relation to previous calculations and information.
Prefabricated Hung/Suspended Scaffolds - Certification requirements; knowledge of appropriate AS 1576; 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 manufacturers specifications; dual crane lift plan & supervision according to AS 2550.1 Section 7.19.

Certification
Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (RI/RA) and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe Western Australia will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

Duration
35 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
AUD$960 per person
Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$77 per person

Darwin
AUD$900 per person
Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$50 per person

On Demand and On Site
For on site course costs, please contact AST.

Resources required for on site training are:

• Various slings & shackles*
• Chain Puller*
• Fibre Rope*
• Winch fitted with FSWR*
• Assorted Shackles*
• Wire Rope Puller*
• Lattice Boom Crane for boom removal and installation
• Safety Harness, Shock Absorber, Lanyard, Inertia reels
• Air-conditioned training room with white board comfortable for 8 trainees.
• Practice loads and practice area

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