March 24, 2016
Master Rigger Training for 555
On March 7-10, six members of Lodge 555 participated in the Master Rigger Program at the Apprenticeship & Mechanical Training Centre in Edmonton.
[Click to Enlarge] (Left to right) Russell Reid (Instructor 146), Darryl Delaurier, Jason Blackledge, Dwayne Lazar, Rob Gingras, Nathan Ebenal, Anthony Genovey and Jim Beauchamp (Instructor National Training).
[Click to Enlarge] (Left to right) Russell Reid (Instructor 146), Darryl Delaurier, Jason Blackledge, Dwayne Lazar, Rob Gingras, Nathan Ebenal, Anthony Genovey and Jim Beauchamp (Instructor National Training).
Master Rigger Course
This 4-day program will contain both classroom and practical hands on training in advanced rigging practices.
Participants receiving qualification will demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in the rigging and lifting of loads using various hoisting equipment, mobile and overhead crane systems. Subjects will include:
- Center of gravity, load control
- Rigging selection, rigging methods
- Sling tension, level & off-level pick points
- Block loading, compound loading
- Multi-part lines, block & winch systems
- Load drifting, load turning
- Jack & roll, horizontal rigging, incline planes
Pre-requisites: Boilermaker Journeyman Certification - Red Seal preferred
Members outside of Local 146 are advised to talk with their local lodge training coordinator for more information.