Course:	Certificate III in Rigging
Code:	BCG30703
Institute:	Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE

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Course summary

Course detail	Description
Course summary	This qualification is appropriate for an apprentice tradesperson working in the rigging sector. Competencies covered may include work safely around power sources, services and assets, perform rigging (basic and intermediate), operate a truck mounted loading crane, perform advanced tilt slab erection, and operate personnel and materials hoists. There is Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training assessment levels available for this course. This course ensures participants with the relevant competencies required to erect and install steel structures, dismantle structual steel and move plant and equipment using a range of rigging techniques, load distribution and safe work procedures required by relevant regulations and legislations. Participants will be gaining knowledge, both in theory and practical style in: - Steel erection - Safety line systems - Cantilevered crane loading platforms - Handling pre-cast concrete - Erection of hoists and mast climbers - Flexible steel wire rope - Industry safety nets - OH&S requirements Course Fees - Basic Rigging - Training course costs (using client equipment) $225.00 OR - Training course costs (using equipment hire) $790.00 PLUS - Assessment fee $395.00 and - License fee $60.00 Course Fees - Intermediate Rigging - Training course costs (using client equipment) $300.00 OR - Training course costs (using equipment hire) $960.00 PLUS - Assessment fee $395.00 and - License fee $60.00 Course Fees - Advanced Rigging - Training course costs (using client equipment) $235.00 OR - Training course costs (using equipment hire) $385.00 PLUS - Assessment fee $395.00 and - License fee $60.00 Further Information For further information or enrolment details please contact the Chinchilla Campus (07) 4669 1205.
Study area	Building and Construction
Entry requirements	Year 10 or equivalent desirable Dogging is a pre-requisite for this course.
Career possibilities	Successful completion of this qualification will permit persons working with the commercial sector of the industry, to erect steel frame structures, tilt slab construction. Work in this field is a licensed occupation.
Duration	Basic Rigging - 2 training days - 1 access day - Log book minimum hours: 120 hours Intermediate Rigging - 2 training days - 1 access day - Log book minimum hours: 120 hours Advanced Rigging - 2 training days - 1 access day - Log book minimum hours: 180 hours
Downloads	Prescribed Occupations Machinery Ticket Course Information [PDF 119kb]
Status#	Open for enrolment

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Domestic student packages

Please contact the institute for information about General delivery packages for this course.

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Apprenticeship and traineeship packages

This institute may offer this course as an apprenticeship or traineeship, contact the institute for further information about delivery packages available.

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Required units

Unit	Code
Follow OH&S policies and procedures This unit specifies the competency required to work safely on a General Construction site adhering to OH&S policies and procedures.	BCGCM1001B
Work effectively in the General Construction industry This unit covers the competency, background and underpinning knowledge required to prepare for and sustain effective work within the General Construction Industry.	BCGCM1002B
Plan and organise work This unit specifies the competency required to plan allotted tasks to maximise personal productivity on a General Construction site.	BCGCM1003B
Conduct workplace communication This unit specifies the competency required to communicate effectively with other workers in a general construction workplace environment.	BCGCM1004B
Carry out measurements and calculations This unit specifies the competency required to carry out measurements and perform simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for a job in a General Construction work environment.	BCGCM1005B
Read and interpret plans and specifications This unit specifies the competency required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to General Construction operations	BCGCM2001B
Operate elevated work platforms This unit specifies the competency required to safely and effectively operate elevated work platforms (EWP) in a variety of different terrains and situations to access isolated work areas.	BCGCM3001B
Work safely around power sources, services and assets This unit specifies the competency required to work with or operate plant in or around close proximity of power sources, services and assets for the general safety of personnel and equipment.	BCGCM3003B
Perform dogging This unit specifies the competency required to undertake basic dogging work, both in sight and out of sight of the crane operator, for the purpose of shifting loads mechanically.	BCGDO3001B
Perform crane scheduling This unit specifies the competency required to schedule dogging operations to ensure safe, efficient and effective use of the crane within the overall daily site plan and operations.	BCGDO3002B
Perform rigging - basic This unit specifies the competency required to erect or install permanent steel structures, dismantle structural steel and move or locate plant and equipment using a range of basic rigging and dogging techniques. The unit includes load distribution and calculation.	BCGRI3002B
Perform rigging - intermediate This unit specifies the competency required to erect cranes and erect tilt up panels using intermediate rigging techniques. The unit includes load distribution and calculation.	BCGRI3003B

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Elective units

There may be one or more elective competencies. Please contact the institute for more information.