To assess persons involved with rigging & slinging in the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:

• Requirements for the marking of lifting components
• Pre / Post user control and correct storage of equipment
• Discard criteria
• Relevant TOTAL procedures
• User equipment inspection

Theoretical assessment covering:

• Calculation of lifting equipment capacities
• Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning.
• Lifting Equipment strengths and weaknesses
• Slinging configuration
• Load characteristics
• Explain lifting equipment certification requirements

Practical assessment covering:

• Planning and risk assessment of rigging operations involving various types of manually driven hoists
• Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and center of gravity.
• Choosing the correct lifting equipment
• Visual check of slings (wire/fiber)
• Visual check of lifting accessories
• Performing a lifting operation using management of change where appropriate

• A successful candidate needs to be able to:
• Explain the relevant TOTAL procedures regarding the roles and responsibilities of a Basic Rigger.
• Explain how to avoid rigging/lifting hazards due to incorrect equipment use.
• Explain the load characteristics which influence the lifting operation
• Install and use lifting gear correctly
• Plan and perform the rigging operation while ensuring the safety of all involved personnel
• Plan a rigging operation using TOTAL procedures