Rigger-I
The PIMS Rigger-I course is an advanced rigging programme for experienced personnel responsible for complex lifting and load-handling operations. The programme develops advanced knowledge of rigging equipment,...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Rigger-I course is an advanced rigging programme for experienced personnel responsible for complex lifting and load-handling operations. The programme develops advanced knowledge of rigging equipment, load calculations, lifting arrangements, hazard assessment and team coordination.
Learners explore complex load characteristics, centre-of-gravity determination, sling-angle calculations, advanced lifting configurations, equipment selection and supervisory decision making required during high-risk lifting activities.
What You'll Learn
- Advanced rigging principles
- Planning complex lifting operations
- Rigging responsibilities and supervision
- Advanced rigging-safety practices
- Selection of cranes, hoists and lifting equipment
- Advanced use of slings and lifting accessories
- Load-weight calculations
- Centre-of-gravity determination
- Load balance and stability
- Sling-angle calculations and load distribution
- Complex rigging configurations
- Rigging-equipment inspection considerations
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Development of risk-control measures
- Communication during complex lifts
- Coordination of rigging teams
- Leadership and decision-making
- Application of knowledge to challenging rigging scenarios
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Rigger-I course is suitable for experienced riggers, senior rigging personnel, rigging supervisors, crane operators, construction managers, oil and gas professionals, manufacturing personnel, maritime workers and professionals responsible for complex lifting operations.
Key Benefits
After completing Rigger-I, participants should be better prepared to:
- Develop advanced knowledge of complex rigging operations
- Improve selection and use of lifting equipment
- Perform detailed load and load-distribution calculations
- Determine centre-of-gravity and load-balance considerations
- Plan complex lifting arrangements
- Conduct detailed rigging risk assessments
- Develop suitable controls for high-risk lifts
- Improve decision making during challenging lifting operations
- Strengthen leadership and coordination of rigging teams
- Support safer and more efficient lifting operations
Assessment & Evaluation
After completing the PIMS course material and required module quizzes, learners may proceed to the course examination.
- The examination is open book and must be completed within 2 hours.
- A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
- Learners who do not pass may retake the examination.
- A maximum of three examination attempts is permitted within a 48-hour period.
- After three unsuccessful attempts, learners must wait 48 hours before another attempt.
- Learners should review the course material during the waiting period.
- Once the examination has been passed, it cannot be retaken solely to improve the score.
- All required course assessments must be completed successfully to finish the programme.
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