THEATRICAL RIGGING COURSE

Explain the legal requirements relating to lifting and lowering operations, and working at height.

Explain what is meant by a safe system of work.

Identify PFPE equipment, explain its use, perform a pre use check.

Explain Rigging safety on stage and overhead.

Understand pre-use inspection and other inspection types.

Confidently select a piece of rigging equipment and explain its use.

Build a truss structure.

Understand how to sling and wrap a bar or truss and how load is applied.

Be able to demonstrate knot tying and good rope knowledge.

Discuss further training and how to stay up to date.

Assessment Method: Written and practical

Course Duration: 3 Days

Candidate Ratio: 1:6

Revalidation Period: Certification valid for 3 years

Certification: PDF copy of Certificate

Law, legislation, roles and responsibilities

Equipment standards

Safe systems of work and permits to work.

Method statements and risk assessments

Safety on stage and at height

Types of equipment inspection

Tagging, marking and storage of lifting equipment

Basic force calculation through truss and associated lifting equipment.

An introduction to lifting accessories commonly found in the industry.

How to perform a pre use check on the lifting equipment.

How to apply the equipment in a practical scenario.

Knot tying to use for tag lines and hauling equipment.

How to sling a beam and rig a chain hoist or chain block at height.

How to sling around beams and attach to a variety of lifting points.

Learn about types of truss and how to perform a pre-use inspection.

How to build truss.

How to sling and lift different types of truss.

Learn how to suspend a load using a variety of lifting equipment.

Show an understanding of electronic chain hoists and their control systems.

Must have completed a working at height course - Please see MCL's Working at Height Course

Minimum Age of 18 years

Candidates need to be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely.

A self-certified statement of reasonable fitness

Over 60 years combined trainer experience

Globally recognised IRATA and GWO training courses

93% Pass Rate

Multiple state of the art training locations

Wide range of in-house courses developed according to BS8454 provided under one roof

Directly employed qualified trainers

On-site design, fabrication and inspection service

Equipment supply

Pay for your training in 3 instalments when booking online