API-U Qualified Offshore Rigger

Prerequisites: This course shall have no formal pre-requisite. The individual should have no history of a disabling medical condition, which may be sufficient reason for disqualification.

Course Length: 14-16 hours – Course length will vary depending on the number of students. Total course time includes breaks and meals.

Course Objective

• Provide delegates assigned to rigging duties the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.

• Provide delegates with recommended practices and guidelines to perform safely while working with cranes.

• Delegates should be able to demonstrate these necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.

Successful Course Completion

• Requires a minimum score of 75% or better.

• Grades shall be calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly by the total number of exam questions.

• Delegates will have no more than one hour to complete the exam.

• Successful completion of practical session is mandatory.

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour

Course Outline
Rigging Safety

• Definitions

• Qualifications

• Responsibilities

• Manufacturer Responsibilities

• Common Rigging Problems

• Terminology

• Attaching & Moving the Load

• Hand Signals

Rigging Lift Planning

• General Requirements

• Lift Team Responsibilities

  • Before Operations

  • During Operations

  • Post Operations

• Examples of Lift Team Members

  • Person in Charge

  • Lifting Authority

  • Rigger/Crane Operator

  • Technical Support

  • Vessel Captain

• Planning the Lift

• Lift Categorization

• Risk Assessments

• Personnel Qualifications

• Documentation

• Summary Questions for a Safe Lift

Personnel Training Qualifications

• Qualified Rigger

Rigging Equipment

• Sheave Inspection

• Load Block Inspection and Components

• Wedge Socket Installation

• Hook Inspection

• Improper Hook Loading

• Hook Included Angle

• Hook Connection of Slings

• Shackle Types

  • Round Pin

  • Screw Pin

  • Bolt Type/Four Part

• Shackle Inspection

• Shackle to Sling Connection

• Shackle Loading

• Sling Types

  • Wire Rope

  • Synthetic Web

  • Polyester Round

  • Chain

• Sling Inspection

• Wire Rope Sling

  • Characteristics

  • Components

  • Fittings

• Synthetic Web Slings

  • Characteristics

  • Inspection/Replacement Criteria

• Polyester Round Slings

  • Characteristics

  • Color Chart

  • Inspection/Replacement Criteria

• Chain Slings

  • Characteristics

  • Inspection/Replacement Criteria

• Rings, Links, and Swivels

• Turnbuckles

  • Usage

  • Inspection

• Spreader/Equalizer Bars

• Pad Eyes

• Eye Bolts

• Cable Clamps

• Load Binding

  • Ratchet Binders

  • Lever Binders

  • Ratchet Straps

• House Keeping/Storage

Rigging Techniques

• Three Basic Hitched

  • Vertical Leg

  • Choker

  • Vertical Basket

• Sling Lifting Capacity

  • Rated Load

• Single Leg Hitch

• Two Leg Hitch

• Three/Four Leg Hitch

• Double Choker Hitch

  • Choker Hitch Angle Reduction

• D/d Ratio

• The Rigging Triangle

• Sling Angles

• Determining the Weight of the Load

• Center of Gravity

• Moving the Load

  • Load Control/Tag Lines

• Common Rigging Knots

  • Bowline

  • Clove Hitch

  • Square

  • Slip

  • Figure 8

• Personnel Transfer

Annex F

• Slings

• Wire Rope Sling

  • Components

  • Rope Lay

  • Inspection & Rejection Criteria

  • Storage

  • Replacement

• Sling Angle Calculations

Air Tugger Safety

• Definitions

• CFM & PSI

• Installation and Inspection

• Snatch Blocks

  • Load Angles

• Cable Alignment

• Come-A-Long/Manual Chain Hoist

Practical Session
Practical training shall utilize a hydraulic crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques.
Practical shall verify the following:

• The ability to wear appropriate PPE during practical session.

• Ability to identify existing hazards and develop a lift plan/JSA.

• Ability to inspect and identify damaged hardware

• The ability to select appropriate hardware / rigging equipment

• Ability to effectively communicate with the crane operator through proper hand signals

• The ability to use tag lines appropriately as discussed in class.

• The ability to place load(s) appropriately (on runners when applicable) and in appropriate places (outside of walkways).

• Ability to appropriately use different rigging techniques taught in class

• Ability to properly store slings and hardware after use

Training Center Provided Material

• PPE

• Crane with Operator

• Rigging Material

Delegate Requirements

• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.

Reference Material / Documents
API RP 2D Seventh Edition
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.753

Cost $602.00