What's In It For Me
- Learn to prepare and to tie the load for safe lifting
- Learn to give correct and clear signals to guide the crane operators
- Course is in Mandarin
Course Overview
The Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks Course is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skills to prepare and to tie the load for safe lifting by any form of lifting equipment using correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the maneuvering of a load safely to its destination.
Who Should Attend
The Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks Course is suitable for aspiring and experienced individuals assigned as Rigger and Signalman in the workplace.
Course Duration
- 17.5 hours, including 1 hour of Written Assessment (WA) and 0.5 hours of Practical Performance (PP)
Course Outline
CE 1 Prepare to perform rigger and signalman tasks
- Participate in risk assessment and lifting plan briefing for lifting operations as a rigger
- Identify risks of lifting operation related to rigger and signalman at work site
- Ascertain weight of loads
- Determine the Centre of Gravity of regular and irregular loads
- Conduct pre-lift inspection of a crane, lifting gear and accessories
- Select appropriate rigging equipment, lifting gears and accessories for lifting a load
- Check the serviceability of communication equipment and radio
- Set up communications equipment and radio channels for safe lifting operations
- Practice good housekeeping of communication equipment, crane lifting gear and accessories
- Report any abnormalities/ defects in the crane, lifting gear, accessories and communication equipment according to standard operating procedures
CE 2 Perform rigger and signalman tasks
- 2.1 Observe and apply safety practices and hazard work site when carrying out rigger and signalman tasks
- 2.2 Identify hazards related to lifting operations
- 2.3 Use of PPE and tag line to carry out rigger and signalman tasks
- 2.4 Select and use the appropriate slinging method, rigging equipment, lifting gears and accessories on load
- 2.5 Check to ensure an adequate number of lifting gears to lift a load
- 2.6 Apply rigging techniques to load
- 2.7 Verify that load is properly rigged
- 2.8 Apply 3-step lifting and lowering method
- 2.9 Direct load to destination with safe lifting techniques
- 2.10 Communicate lifting instructions using standard hand and voice signals
- 2.11 Check for blind spots and estimate clearance of swing path
CE 3 Reinstate rigger and signalman work area
- 3.1 Dismantle rigging equipment, lifting gears and accessories
- 3.2 Carry out housekeeping of equipment and work area
- 3.3 Carry out post-operational checks on communication equipment, crane lifting gear and accessories
- 3.4 Report any damage and defects on communication equipment, crane, lifting gear and accessories
Mode of Assessment
| Method | Duration |
| Written Assessment (WA) - Open Book | 1 hr |
| Practical Performance (PP) | 0.5 hr |
Candidates must pass both the WA and PP to be considered to have successfully completed the Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks Course.
Certification Obtained and Conferred by
Certification Obtained and Conferred by:
- A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued by SSG for candidates who have been assessed as Competent.
- Safety Pass will also be issued
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More Information
- (Local Institution) NTUC LearningHub
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