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Course Description:

This basic rigging course specifies the outcomes required to perform basic rigging work associated with movement of plant and equipment, steel erections, hoists (including mast climbing hoists), placement of pre-cast concrete, safety nets and static lines, perimeter safety screens and shutters; and cantilever crane loading platforms for licensing purposes.

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Course Outcomes:

By undertaking this course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to obtain a WorkCover Licence. Upon successful completion of learning activities, participants will progress to assessment by a WorkCover assessor for their licensing test. On completion of the riggers course, participants will be able to competently move, place and secure loads with mechanical load shifting equipment and therefore attain your riggers ticket in Sydney.

Participants will receive training in the following skills and knowledge areas:

• Job planning
• Selecting and inspecting equipment
• Setting up tasks
• Erecting and dismantling structures and plant
• Hazard and risk management