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Identify the types of rigging equipment and their uses
Assessment Strategies
by selecting rigging equipment as directed by instructor
Criteria
apprentice identifies the needed equipment for a variety of rigging applications
apprentice selects the correct equipment for the rig
apprentice identifies defective rigging equipment
apprentice checks rigging equipment for load limits
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Determine the safe working load of rigging equipment
Assessment Strategies
by selecting rigging equipment for moving a load
Criteria
apprentice can calculate the weight of a load
apprentice properly assess load for rigging requirements
apprentice can determine if load is within range of a specific lifting apparatus
apprentice matches the apparatus for the load being moved
apprentice when in doubt errs on side of safety
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Rig a load
Assessment Strategies
by rigging a load as directed by instructor
Criteria
apprentice has selected the proper rigging equipment
apprentice inspects rigging equipment for damage before lifting
apprentice assesses the rig and load for safety before lifting
apprentice identifies potential lift hazards
rigging equipment is properly attached to load
load is protected from potential hazards
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Crib a load
Assessment Strategies
by designing a crib
Criteria
apprentice describes the correct method for the materials being used to build the crib
apprentice calculates the correct height and area to make a successful crib
apprentice identifies the weight of the item to be cribbed within allowable tolerance
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Move a load with an overhead crane
Assessment Strategies
by moving a load with an overhead crane as directed by instructor
Criteria
apprentice completes the pre operational hoist inspection and operations check
apprentice complies with all safety rules
apprentice inspects rigging gear
apprentice rigs load in accordance with the riggers handbook
apprentice verifies the sling, hook, and crane capacity
apprentice does not exceed recommended sling angle
apprentice uses and observes all hand signals
apprentice plans route for object being hoisted
apprentice operates the controls smoothly and correctly
apprentice maintains clearance from objects, equipment and people
apprentice completes the post operational checks
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Move a load with a mobile crane
Assessment Strategies
by moving a load with a mobile crane as directed by instructor
Criteria
apprentice completes the pre operational mobile crane inspection and operations check
apprentice complies with all safety rules
apprentice inspects rigging gear
apprentice verifies the sling, hook, and crane capacity
apprentice does not exceed recommended sling angle or boom angle
apprentice uses and observes all hand signals
apprentice plans route for object being moved with the mobile crane
apprentice operates the controls smoothly and correctly
apprentice maintains clearance from objects, equipment and people
apprentice completes the post operational checks
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Move a load with a portable hand hoisting/chain fall equipment
Assessment Strategies
by moving a load with portable hand hoisting/chain fall equipment as directed by instructor
Criteria
apprentice completes the pre operational hand hoist/chain fall equipment inspection and operations check
apprentice complies with all safety rules
apprentice inspects rigging equipment
apprentice verifies the sling, hook, and hoist capacity
apprentice does not exceed recommended sling angle or boom angle
apprentice uses and observes all hand signals
apprentice plans route for object being moved with the hand hoist/chain fall equipment
apprentice operates the controls smoothly and correctly
apprentice maintains clearance from objects, equipment, and people
apprentice completes the post-operational checks