Course Code: OHSCER222A
Course Number: CBR01
Duration: Training: 32 – 40 Hours
	Industry Experience: 120 Hours, Assessment: 4 – 6 Hours (7.30am – 4.00pm)
Maximum Students: 12 Students (Bookings Essential)
Price: $1,000 (Gold Coast Only) · In-house training available- (all areas)
CSQ Funding available for this course. Download guide here
Pre-payment and bookings for this course are essential
	Contact OHSA 1300 647 200 · courses@ohsa.com.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the functions required to undertake basic rigging to meet minimum training and assessment standards for the purposes of certification.

This unit involves planning, preparing and completing rigging work.

Trainees will need to attend initial training for 32-40 hours then return to industry on a training plan and logbook to gain 120 (minimum of 40 hours) rigging experience before they are able to submit for an assessment for the National license. The assessment is typically conducted over a nominal 4-6 hours.

Target Audience

Workers entering or in industry who are working with and are / will be directing the load shifting operations of cranes to do steel and building erections.

Workers who wish to operate self erecting tower cranes are advised to gain a basic riggers licence prior to becoming a self erecting tower crane operator.

Course Content

Candidates will be trained in the following:

• Movement of plant and equipment
• Steel erection
• Particular hoists
• Placement of pre-cast concrete
• Safety nets and static lines
• Mast climbers
• Perimeter safety screens and shutters
• Cantilevered crane loading platforms

Course Outcomes

Trainees will gain the knowledge and skills to function as a Basic Rigger to complete the above tasks working with various types of cranes and other plant.

Course Requirements

OHSA will provide each trainee with a safety helmet, gloves, high visibility vest, safety glasses, a clipboard, a whistle and training materials. Trainees will provide safety boots, work clothes and can bring their own harness. OHSA will provide general training gear e.g. harnesses, slings, ropes, chains, etc.

Course Dates and Locations

· Interactive Course Calendar

Competency Elements

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Plan the job

1.2 Select, inspect and if necessary repair material & tools

1.3 Co-ordinate transport of equipment to site as necessary

2. Complete rigging work

2.1  Prepare site for rigging work

2.2  Move loads

2.3  Plan and secure load

2.4  Ensure continuing stability

2.5  Dismantle & remove load shifting equipment

Assessments & Awards

After training and a successful assessment trainees will be given a Statement of Attainment by OHSA and will receive a National Licence from the Department of Industrial Relations Queensland.

Entry Requirements

Adequate numeric, literacy and English communication skills to do simple calculations, write legibly and be understood. Have sufficient physical strength and dexterity to attach slings, etc, direct loads and place loads and have good vision and hearing.

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Conditions of registration & payment for this course

Conditions

OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia has a fair and equitable Refund Policy guaranteeing the refund of fees to course participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees OHSA’s sound financial position and safeguards clients’ fees until used for learning and assessment.

An organisation or individual may substitute another participant prior to course commencement date at no cost should the nominated person be unable to attend as long as notification is provided in writing prior to commencement of the course.

Registration may be transferred to another course or cancelled at no cost up to fifteen working days prior to a course providing notification is in writing.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between ten and fifteen working days (3 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 20% administration fee.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between five and ten working days (2 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 35% administration fee.

For cancellations or transfers made inside five working days prior to the commencement of the course, no refund will be issued, however a substitute may attend the course as per Item 1 above. No refunds will be made after the commencement of the course unless the participant provides a medical certificate or can demonstrate extreme personal hardship. In this case, the participant may transfer to a subsequent course at the discretion of management.

OHSA reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course to an alternative date. All registered participants affected by such changes will be offered the opportunity to transfer to the next available course program or receive a full refund.

Note: Bookings on courses are not guaranteed until payment is received.

Payment

Full payment is required before commencement of training, unless prior arrangements have been made with OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia management or accounts department.

Full payment for courses must be made when submitting your registration request, invoices will be issued to persons/organisations who are paying on behalf of students and must be paid before a student is officially registered.

Pay by credit card

If you would like to pay by credit card please complete and return a Credit Card Authority form, which is available below. Return along with your Course Registration /Enrolment Form . Alternatively, you can contact our accounts department on 1300 647 200 and we will be able to process your payment.

Credit Card Authority form (PDF)

Pay by direct credit

When paying by direct credit you must quote the Master ID name you have provided on the credit card Authority form or the Invoice number located at the top right hand corner of your invoice. Failure to quote either of these numbers may result in your payment not being able to be recognised against your account.

Payments should be made to:

Account name: Training Account

BSB: 638 060

Account number: 010 449 671

(Heritage Bank)

Proof of Identity Requirement

Participants in accredited training modules must provide proof of identity to the responsible person at OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia, who will sight and verify the evidence on the first day of training, record the type of evidence provided on the attendance sheet and sign the declaration. Details of appropriate forms of identification are available below.

Proof of Identity Requirement (PDF)

About our training

For further information about our training, including OHSA Occupational Health Services training policies and legislative requirements, please visit the Student Handbook page.

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