Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC146 19962-20046	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Basic Rigging-Sheetmetal
Securing, lifting and placing loads with specific types of cranes and hoisting devices. Safety stressed. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance and ABC122) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ABC146   19962-20046	Basic Rigging-Sheetmetal

1.	List and define rigging terminology. (I)
2.	Identify specific rigging equipment, types of rope and its construction and specific uses of rigging equipment. (II)
3.	Describe how to properly inspect rigging equipment. (III)
4.	Identify and demonstrate proper hand signals for specific cranes. (IV)
5.	Calculate estimated size, weight and center of gravity for specific loads. (V)
6.	Identify, describe and tie specific types of knots used in rigging. (VI)
7.	Describe safety procedures for specific types of lifts, scaffolds and ladders. (VII)
8.	Identify specific types of cranes and list their major component parts. (VIII)
9.	Describe how to safely rig and move materials and equipment. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ABC146   19962-20046	Basic Rigging-Sheetmetal

I. Rigging A. Terminology and definitions B. Basic safety rules II. Rigging equipment A. Wire rope B. Wire rope fittings C. Eye splices D. Thimbles E. Shackles F. Sockets G. Wedge sockets H. Wire rope clips I. Wire rope slings J. Bridle slings K. Choker hitch slings L. Basket hitch slings M. Synthetic web slings N. Choker slings O. Basket slings P. Bridle slings Q. Fiber ropes III. Inspecting rigging equipment A. Inspection requirements B. Wire rope C. Synthetic web slings D. Hooks, shackles and sockets E. Equipment to be rigged ABC146Effective Term: IV. Crane hand signals A. Crawler and telescoping boom cranes 1. Raise load 2. Raise load slowly 3. Lower load 4. Lower load slowly 5. Raise boom 6. Raise boom slowly 7. Lower boom 8. Lower boom slowly 9. Raise boom, lower load 10. Lower boom, raise load 11. Raise boom, hold load 12. Swing load 13. Travel crane 14. Stop 15. Dog everything 16. Extend boom 17. Retract boom 18. Use main hoist 19. Use whip line B. Tower and gantry cranes 1. Travel bridge 2. Travel trolley 3. Stop 4. Emergency stop 5. Select trolley V. Calculating loads A. Estimating size B. Estimating weight C. Finding center of gravity VI. Knots A. Bowline B. Running bowline C. Timber hitch D. Half hitch E. Square F. Clove hitch G. Barrel hitch VII. Lifts, scaffolds and ladders A. Lifts 1. Duct 2. Powered 3. Winch and cable 4. Personnel 5. Scissors 6. Work platforms - safety 7. Forklift - safety ABC146Effective Term: B. Scaffolding - safety 1. Swinging 2. Suspended 3. Built up C. Ladders 1. Ladder safety 2. Extension 3. Step 4. Sectional VIII. Types of cranes and components A. Crawler B. Truck mounted C. Truck mounted hydraulic D. Gantry mounted E. Tower mounted F. Hammerhead G. Cherry picker H. Drott IX. Rigging and moving materials and equipment A. Safety precautions B. Rigging procedures C. Hoisting D. Load positioning

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