API-U Qualified Crane Rigger Course

The course is intended to familiarize the participant with lifting loads using slings and rigging hardware as well as safety concerns associated with the development/revisions of JSA’s and lift plans. Intended to give the individual the knowledge and skills required to competently act as a Qualified Crane Rigger and effectively conduct safe lifting operation under their direct control.

Target Audience: All persons who work with crane and lifting operations, including:

• Experienced deck crew, roustabout.
• Mechanic technician/supervisor, deck foreman
• Personnel who wishing to be a qualified rigger

Course Syllabus: Acquire competence in the theory and practice of the following:

• API RP 2D 7th edition
• Industry standards
• Terminology and definitions
• Lift plans, JSA/JSEA lift team and roles and responsibilities
• Usage,inspection and maintenance of rigging hardware and slings
• Slings angles, weight calculation, slings calculation
• Basic lifting principles and safety precautions
• Wire rope mechanics, classification and characteristics and inspection/replacement criteria
• Practical assessments: Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in completing:
  – Lift planning
  – Pre-use inspection
  – Monthly inspection
  – Rigging techniques
  – Rigging practice

Competency: Satisfactory completion of the written and practical assessment elements is a prerequisite for successful award of certificate.

Course Duration: 3 Days

Minimum Class Size: 5 pax
Maximum Course Size: 10 pax
Prerequisites: Proof of Compliance with API RP 2D 7th Edition Section 8.2.4 Physical Qualification
Competency: Written & Practical Assessments
Certificate: TOS/API
Language: Thai and/or English
Included: Breaks, Lunch, Hand Outs

All training equipment are provided.

Minimum PPE Required from attendees (last training day only)
– HardHat
– SafetyGlasses
– SafetyShoes/Boots
– Work clothes

Transportation can be provided for an additional charge to the training center from the immediate training Facility area. A fee will be charged in accordance with location for transportation from other areas.

TOS is happy to offer assistance with sourcing/booking accommodation and has agreements with several hotels.

Map for self-transportation to site available on request.