Rigging and Load Handling Equipment Engineering and Applications | Online Course
48 Hours | Online & On-Demand
Rigging and Load Handling Equipment Engineering and Applications has been audited and approved by ASME and has been accredited by LEEA.
This Course follows the following weekly framework:
- Reading Assignments
- Instructor Lecture Videos
- Knowledge Checks
- Final Exam
The student should expect to spend between 7 to 10 hours per week on the Course Curriculum.
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Rigging & Load Handling Course Overview
Student Materials Include*:
- ITI Master Rigger Workbook
- Master Rigger Reference Card (Pocket Size)
- Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card (Pocket Size)
- Wire Rope Sling Users Manual 3rd Ed
- Wire Rope Users Manual 4th Edition
- B30.9 Slings
- B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- BTH-1 Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- B30.26 Rigging Hardware
- Rigging Gear Inspection Reference Card (Pocket Size)
- Crosby User's Guide for Heavy Lifts
- Crosby Catalog
*Students who have not previously received the book, Rigging Engineering Basics by Keith Anderson, will receive a copy.
Outline
Module 1: Slings and Shackles
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Wire Rope Fundamentals
- Wire Rope Slings
- Chain Slings
- Synthetic Web Slings
- Synthetic Roundslings
- Synthetic Rope Slings
- Shackles & Hardware
Module 2: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Structural Design Factors
- Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars
- Lifting Lug Design
Module 3: Lifting Equipment
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Hand & Lever Chain Hoists
- Manual & Air Tuggers
Module 4: Rigging Applications
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Rigging Selection, Hitch Types & Capacities
- Center of Gravity & Calculations
- Load Distribution
- Sling Tension
- Load Control
- Chain Hoists & Load Drifting
- Levers, Jacking & Rolling
- Reeving
- Winches & Blocks
- Off-Level Pick Points
- Load Turning
Module 5: Rigging Arrangements & Techniques
- Stability & Equilibrium
- Tandem Lifting
- Upending & Inverting Loads
- Vessel Upending Techniques
- Load Sharing & Equalizing Arrangements
- Suspension of Loads from Horizontal Lines
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be recorded and accessible for download and printing on the individual learner record.
Course Access
This course will be available for 365 days from when assigned to yourself or others. After that, access to the course will be closed. You will have the option to purchase the course again to receive access for an additional 365 days.
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