Objective: This class will offer a student an opportunity to gain a better working knowledge and understanding of industrial rigging.A
student will learn the many aspects of industrial rigging including
rigging safety, sling angles and loads, shackle requirements and
sizing, crane requirements, calculating loads, coefficients of
friction, calculating pipe weights and other math formulae required to
perform safe hoisting.
Requirements:Previous experience and knowledge of rigging.Students
are required to bring a hardhat, pocket level, calculator, notebook,
highlighter(s), pen(s) and/or pencil(s) to each class.Standard work clothing is required along with work gloves.Safety glasses will be provided.
Course Schedule:This five week course will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.A student must attend all hours of class; pass a practical rigging test and a final written examination to obtain the UA Industrial Rigging Certification.
Time:5:00p.m.
Dates: RIG - 1 September 13, 2010 RIG - 2 November 1, 2010 REGISTER
Place:Pipe Fitters’ Training Center 10850 W. 187th Street Mokena, IL. 60448 Room 129
Course Fee:$30.00
Instructors: Marc Cronkrite Dan Mulligan Joe Vellenga
Class enrollment is limited to 12 participants.
A picture I.D. and current Union card are required.
To register please contact Kathy at (708) 326-9240 or via e-mail at kgrieble@pftf597.org