Course Description
The Rigger Initial Training (formerly known as Stage 1) is for personnel who have had little or no training and experience in rigging and lifting operations and who want to start their journey to becoming a competent Rigger in the oil & gas industry.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, valid for 2 years and 8 months
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App which can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the certificate.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 24 hours over 3 days.
Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no pre-requisites for Stage 1 Initial Training.
Training contains physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such training must be medically fit and capable of participating fully.
Delegates must either:
a. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or
b. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.
What does the course cover?
The aim and objectives of the OPITO Rigger Initial Training course 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 course allows the learner to demonstrate basic Rigger practical skills, following instruction 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.
How is the course assessed?
Learners will be assessed against the theory outcomes through a written test.
Learners will be assessed against the practical criteria, through observation of them completing a series of practical lifts, including:
1.A load with an offset centre of gravity
2.A load which requires a minimum of two leg bridle/slings
3.A load with anchor/attachment points or slinging arrangements that differ in height from each other
₹ 61975.00 INR
(Exld GST)
Course info
- Certificate
- OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years and 8 months
- Duration
3.0 days
- Who is it for
For personnel who have had little or no training and experience in rigging and lifting.
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