Rigger, Slinger, and Banksman Training

This program will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills of lifting and rigging in an offshore environment. Program contents meets or exceeds the requirements for skills and knowledge as laid out in API Recommended Practice 2D and CAPP.

Regulations, standards, associations
Risk management
Rigging plan
Calculating load weight
Rigging triangle
Load control
Sling angles and the center of gravity
Rigging equipment (slings, hitches, hardware, hooks)
Pre-use inspection
Duties & responsibilities of the rigger and banksman
Communications (radio and hand signals)
Personnel transfer
Container pre-use inspection
Practical applications of the equipment and principles

Format

The program is a combination of theory and practical training. Students are evaluated by means of a written test and practical evaluation. Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be issued.

This course is 3 days.

The certification is valid for 4 years.