Advanced Rigger Technician Training

The program is a combination of theory and practical exercises in the classroom and making uses of simulated rigging scenarios. Approximately 50% of the program is hands on practical experience. Students are evaluated by means of a written and practical examination.

Calculating load center of gravity with complex shapes
Horizontal rigging and inclined planes, calculating loads during horizontal rigging
Chain Fall load drifting and calculation of loading during drifting
Use of rigging blocks and pulleys
Use of plate clamps, bulb clamps, and lifting magnets
Flipping and turning loads
Multi crane lifts
Proper use of blocking and cribbing
Jacking and rolling
Understanding signaller and tag line travel path
Load drifting / bull rigging
Load turning
Incline planes
Managing center of gravity in all three axes
Blocks and sheaves
Mechanical advantage

The program is a combination of theory and practical exercises in the classroom and making uses of simulated rigging scenarios. Approximately 50% of the program is hands on practical experience. Students are evaluated by means of a written and practical examination. Upon successful completion students are issued a Hercules Advanced Rigger Technician certificate.

This course is 5 days.

The certification is valid for 4 years.