TARGET GROUP The target group for Rigger Initial Training Standard is personnel who have had little or no training and/or experience in rigging and lifting operations and wish to gain an Industry-recognised introductory certificate in rigging and lifting operations prior to undertaking further supervised workplace training.
COURSE AIM AND OBJECTIVES The aim and objectives of the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Programme are to provide the learner with knowledge of the rigging principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.
The Initial Training Programme allows the learner to demonstrate basic Rigger practical skills, following instructions and demonstration by the training staff. This Training Programme aims to prepare the learners for the next stage of the progression path to becoming a competent rigger i.e. Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook.
APPROVAL Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO)
COURSE CONTENTS Rigger training course covers the following topics:
UNIT 1 – The Role of the Rigger and an Introduction to Lifting Operations
The role of the Rigger;
Introduction to lifting operations – relevant legislation and management of the hazards;
UNIT 2 – Rigging and Lifting Operations
The principles of rigging and lifting;
How to prepare for the lifting operation.
UNIT 2 – Rigging and Lifting Operations (Practical)
Preparation for Lifting Operations;
Carrying out the lifting operation;
Restoring the work area and post-operation responsibilities .
Exercise 1 OPITO Lift Plan 1 Lifting Box (free access - floor 1). Exercise 2 OPITO Lift Plan 2 T-Shape Pipe (through obstacle - floor 1). Exercise 3 OPITO Lift Plan 3 Electro Motor (through obstacle – floor 1 and 2). Exercise 4 OPITO Lift Plan 4 Straight Pipe (through obstacle – floor 1 and 2). Exercise 5 OPITO Lift Plan 5 Steelwork (Blue steel part) (through obstacle – floor 2 and 1). Exercise 6 OPITO Lift Plan 6 Straight Pipe (through obstacle – floor 2 and 1). Exercise 7 OPITO Lift Plan 7 Valve (through obstacle – floor 1 and 2). Exercise 8 OPITO Lift Plan 8 Valve (free access– floor 2 and 1).
DELEGATE PREREQUISITES
Trainees wishing to enter this course should be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
Possess an employing company-approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate.
Or
Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form.
TRAINING APPROACHES AND EQUIPMENT
Theoretical tasks with presentations and visualizations;
Group workshops;
Case studies;
Practical exercises in workshops;
Practical exercises using real-life equipment;
Professional instructors with industry experience.
COURSE LIMITATIONS
The maximum number of learners for the Rigger Initial training program is 8.
There is a minimum of 2 participants to constitute team when undertaking practical exercises
DURATION OF THE TRAINING COURSE The duration of the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Module is 3 days.
LOCATION Riga, Latvia
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY Certificate is valid 2 years and 8 months.