Rigger Apprenticeship
Summary
Apprentice rigger learns crane operations, rigging safety, load calculations, and equipment inspection in a 12-week classroom and field training program.
Summary: Southway Crane & Rigging LLC, is looking for qualified individuals to train and grow within the crane and rigging industry. A Rigger will have some knowledge of crane operations, basic math, and safety and accident prevention. The classroom portion of the program will last approximately 12 weeks. Classes will be Monday – Friday 8am- 5 pm. Following approximately 1 month of class; Fridays will be field days.
What A Rigger Must Know
Whether through on-the-job learning, formalized training, work experience, or a combination of all, to become a Rigger an individual must know:
• How to determine a load's weight
• How to determine a load's center of gravity
• How to select proper sling and rigging hardware
• The effect of sling angles
• The proper methods of safe load securing
• How to select proper hitches and their applications
• Standard hand and voice signal communications
• How to inspect rigging equipment