Our rigging training & certification courses provide the trainee with in-depth online learning modules in audio/visual formats.
Online training increases the awareness of hazards and ensures workers have the knowledge to do the tasks safely. A well-trained group of workers reduces the likelihood of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, and fatalities. A training certificate that can be downloaded or printed will be provided for each successfully completed course. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us to help find a course.
Rigging (Basic)
Course Description
This online Basic Rigging course includes 3 modules that cover the practices and techniques for safe slinging and rigging of loads. The material in this training course is designed for rigging personnel who work with all types of hoisting equipment.
Basic Rigging Course Standards
This course was designed to help satisfy requirements of the following standards:
- CSA Z150-98
It also adheres to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards.
Course Outline
This online Basic Rigging course covers the following topics:
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Safety factors and safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Crane and hoist signals
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 2.5 hours
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Rigging (Intermediate)
Course Description
This online Intermediate Rigging course includes 3 modules that cover the practices and techniques for safe slinging and rigging of loads. The material in this training course is designed for rigging and supervisory personnel who work with all types of hoisting equipment.
Intermediate Rigging Course Standards
This course was designed to help satisfy the requirements of the following standards:
- CSA Z150-98
It also adheres to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards.
Course Outline
This online Intermediate Rigging course covers the following topics:
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Wire rope construction
- Safety factors and safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Hoist line installation procedures
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Crane and hoist signals
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, an online certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Rigging and Slinging (Advanced)
Course Description
This online Rigging and Slinging (Advanced) course includes 5 modules covering practices and techniques to safely sling and rig loads according to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Z150-98 regulation, which is applicable across Canada. It also adheres to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards.
Course Outline
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Wire rope construction
- Safety factors and safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Hoist line installation procedures
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Rigging hardware
- Crane and hoist signals
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 5.5 hours
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online Rigging and Slinging (Advanced) course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.
Ground Disturbance Awareness Online
Sideboom Operator
Course Description
Sidebooms are heavy pieces of equipment and are built for the unique task of carrying and laying pipe, often in tandem with other sidebooms. Without proper training in the specifics of sideboom operation, novice operators may find themselves in hazardous situations.
This online Sideboom Operator course (safety theory training) is designed to help you become a competent entry-level operator who understands and practices industry safety standards when operating a hydraulic sideboom. This course presents essential theory that must be supported by comprehensive hands-on training, competency testing, and review of applicable legislation before sideboom operation is undertaken.
Course Outline
This online Sideboom Operator course covers the following topics:
- The major parts of a sideboom and their functions
- The attributes of a good operator
- The differences between types of sideboom inspections
- Proper start-up procedures
- Sideboom hand signals
- Strategies for safely working on slopes
- Proper shutdown procedures for normal and emergency situations
- Common sideboom hazards
- Hoisting and rigging equipment
- Centre of gravity
- Load weight calculations
- Load charts
- Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Safe work practice forms
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor
Course Description
This online Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor course aims to reduce the risks related to straight telescoping boom, articulating boom, and scissor lift type mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) by teaching you the fundamentals of safe operating procedures.
This course was developed to comply with the requirements for theory training as outlined in:
- CSA standards B354.7 and B354.8
- ANSI standards A92.22 and A92.24
- OSHA 1926.453
Course Outline
- Responsibilities as an aerial platform operator
- Manuals and signal words
- Required PPE
- Types of aerial platforms and their components
- Factors that impact machine stability
- Aerial platform attachments and modifications
- Walk around inspections and function tests
- Operational hazards
- Safe start-up, operation, shutdown, and fueling procedures
- Scissor lift components
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. Please note that, in most jurisdictions, additional practical evaluation on equipment may be required to ensure regulatory compliance.
Course Duration
Approximately 105 minutes
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification
Course Description
This comprehensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course covers all scissor, push-around, straight-stick boom, and articulating boom lifts. This course exceeds all CSA/OHS requirements for classroom operator safety training certification in all Canadian provinces and territories. Practical evaluation is required to complete the certification process and can be performed by a supervisor or other authorized personnel.
Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification Course Standards
This course was designed to meet and exceed requirements for theory and written exam training as outlined in:
- CSA standards B354.1, B354.2 and B354.4
- ANSI standards A92.3, A92.5 and A92.6
Course Outline
This online Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course covers the following topics:
- Federal and provincial EWP-related legislation requirements for the machine, employees, supervisors, and employers
- Machine hazards
- Common EWP incidents and accidents
- Different types of EWPs
- The importance of the operator’s manual
- Safety decals
- Machine components, controls, and safe guards
- Axles
- Capacities and stability principles
- Envelope management systems
- Best machine choice
- Pre-operational inspections
- Function tests
- Maintenance
- Hydraulic system dangers
- Battery charging/maintenance
- Refueling
- Weather safety
- Hazard assessment/mitigation
- Rescue planning
- Proper communication
- PPE
- Operating rules
- Parking and shutting down
- Record keeping
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.
Course Duration
Approximately 4 hours
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Overhead Cranes
Course Description
This online Overhead Cranes course is designed to provide you with the knowledge required to safely inspect, maintain, and operate overhead cranes.
Upon successful completion, you should be able to:
- Recognize the primary causes of overhead crane accidents and dropped loads
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions during inspections
- List the requirements for pre-start inspections and log books
- Recognize crane hand signals
Course Outline
- Responsibilities as an aerial platform operator
- Manuals and signal words
- Required PPE
Module 1: Crane Accidents
- Types of overhead crane accidents
- The primary causes of dropped loads
Module 2: Inspection and Maintenance
- Following the manufacturer’s instructions during inspection
- Pre start inspections and log books
- Proper spooling of wire rope on hoist drums
- Inspections of wire ropes, end attachments, hoist blocks, equalizer sheaves, and hoist drums
- Testing of high and low limit switches, controls for proper operation, and hoist brakes
- Inspection schedules as per maintenance
Module 3: Basic Safety Recommendations
- The Dos and Don’ts of safe operation
- Crane hand signals
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. This certificate is valid for 36 months.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online Overhead Cranes course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 70% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Print materials that further reinforce the information in this course can be accessed online.
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