Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
Rigging and Signalling
A one-day Rigging and Signalling (Level 1) course that teaches workers the knowledge and practical skills to safely plan and control basic lifting operations with hoisting equipment. Participants are trained and assessed on load calculations, rigging selection and inspection, and safe communication with operators.
What you’ll learn
- Plan and prepare basic lifting operations
- Select and inspect rigging equipment
- Calculate and verify load forces
- Communicate safely with operators using hand signals
Who it’s for
- Industrial workers performing basic rigging and signalling in BC and Alberta
What you’ll cover
- Load weight estimation and calculation
- Centre of gravity identification
- Sling angles and load force effects
- Working Load Limit verification
- Hitch configurations and rigging selection
- Rigging hardware inspection
- Hazard identification during lifting
- Tag line use and load control
- Exclusion zone establishment
- Standard crane hand signals and communication
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveAlpha Certificate of Completion
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
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