This course is a requirement for an individual - who is not a licensed rigger or a designated foreman of a licensed rigger – to supervise the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building with hoisting equipment. In lieu of completing this course, an individual may instead possess a Department Approved National Rigging Certification.
THIS CERTIFICATION MUST BE RENEWED EVERY 4 YEARS.
Course content includes:
- Introduction to Cranes & Derricks
- Crane & RIGGING Accidents
- CFR 29 OSHA 1926 Overview
- NYC Construction Codes Overview
- NYC Department of Buildings Overview
- NYC Department of Transportation Overview
- NYC Transit Authority Overview
- Basic Building Structure
- Inspection of Cranes, Ropes & Operator Responsibility
- Maintenance and Repair of Cranes and Ropes
- Crane Setup
- Reading Plans
- Operating Cranes
- Reading Load Charts
- Lifting & Lowering Loads
- Operational Aids and Safety Devices
- Crane & Derrick Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures
- Crane Assembly, Jumping & Disassembly
- Rigging Requirements
- General Construction Site Hazards
- NYC DOB Unsafe Condition (311)
- NYC DOI/Buildings Integrity Training
- Written (Multiple Choice) Assessment
Student learning will be achieved through classroom presentations, lectures and hands-on demonstrations including use of scale-model & full-size scaffolds.
Requirements to Receive Certificate of Completion:
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, students must:
- Be present during 100% of the course
- Participate actively in learning activities, including hands-on demonstrations
Achieve a passing score of 70% on the final exams (written & practical)
Note: The practical portion of the final exam requires students to demonstrate basic proficiency in tying knots, terminating wire rope, assembling block & tackle, and hoist motor operation.
Students who do not achieve 70% on the written or practical exam may retake the entire 16-hour course and exam for a fee of $150. Students who fail the exam are not eligible for a refund.
Make-up time is not permitted for this course. If, for any reason, a student misses any part of the training, the student must contact NYCSTC to make arrangements attend another class (additional fees may apply).