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Rigging (Advanced)

Being an Advanced Rigger means that your duties will include all those of an Intermediate rigger and rigging work such as the following: Temporary Hung Platforms Suspended Scaffolds (swing stages) Span Ropes (flying foxes and cableways).
Skills Courses: Advanced Rigging
Being an Advanced Rigger means that your duties will include all those of an Intermediate rigger and rigging work such as the following:
- Temporary Hung Platforms
- Suspended Scaffolds (swing stages)
- Span Ropes (flying foxes and cableways)
- Gin Poles
- Guyed Derricks
Course Requirements
- You must be 18 years of age or over
- You must already hold an Intermediate Riggers license to Perform High Risk Work, or a valid certificate of competency
- You must be able to provide Photo ID e.g. Drivers License
- A Blue/White induction card must be produced
- You must have the ability to understand read and write English
- Be able to conduct physical work & able to work at heights
- Have a basic knowledge of mathematics to work out formulas
Theory Component
- Plan and prepare work on site
- Be able to identify workplace hazards and the application of appropriate hazard control measures
- Be able to conduct inspections all rigging equipment/gear before and after use, repairing if necessary
- Be able to coordinate transport rigging equipment/gear to site
- Be able to Prepare the site for rigging work
- Be able to erect span rope and prepare for load movement and placement using correct rigging gear
- Be able to move, place and secure load
- Be able to dismantle, remove and store span rope and rigging equipment/gear
Practical Component
- Requirements for certification
- OS&H Legislation (responsibilities of employers and employees) Act and Regulations
- Application of Australian and National Standards in relation to modules and units of competency: AS/NZ1576.1-4, AS/NZ4576 1995, AS1891, AS2626
- Code of Practice (prevention of falls from heights)
- Personal and general safety
- Span ropes and flying foxes
- Gin poles and shear legs
- Guyed derricks and structures
- Fabricated hung scaffolds
- Erection of needle supports
Assessments
- Knowledge Exam
- Written Exam (closed book)
- Practical Assessment
Certification
- Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment indicating the Nationally recognised unit of competency UEPOPS302A - Perform Advanced Rigging Work
- A Notice of Assessment will be issued by Down to Earth’s Worksafe Trainer/Assessor
The listed course price does not cover the Worksafe Application Fee: $79. (Worksafe applications are compulsory for all Worksafe accredited courses/high risk courses)
Candidates may choose to apply for Worksafe certification on their own or do it through DTE.
The DTE Worksafe Application charge includes:
Worksafe Application Fee: $79
DTE Admin fee: $14
Total: $93 INC GST P/PERSON
NOTE: Worksafe applications are compulsory on Worksafe accredited courses. If you want DTE to handle your Worksafe Application, please account for the charge of $93 per person. If you are raising a Purchase Order for any of the High Risk courses, please remember to include the DTE Worksafe Application charge in it.
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