ISMT 205 Fundamentals of Rigging

Students will also learn to safely assess, test, secure, move, and place heavy objects using non-verbal rigging communication techniques and applicable equipment. Crane hand signals, rigging hardware and safety are examples of relevant course topics.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite

Instructor Permission

ISMT 205Fundamentals of Rigging

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I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor Permission

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will also learn to safely assess, test, secure, move, and place heavy objects using non-verbal rigging communication techniques and applicable equipment. Crane hand signals, rigging hardware and safety are examples of relevant course topics.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Define rigging and give an application
• Describe the functions of four basic components of a rigging system
• Describe six steps to size rigging components
• Describe three methods of determining the weight of a load
• Define load balance and explain its importance
• Describe how to determine the center of gravity for a symmetrical load
• Describe how to determine the center of gravity for an asymmetrical load
• Describe the basic construction of a hook
• Describe the six types of hooks and give an application of each
• Describe how hooks are specified
• Describe the basic construction of an eyebolt
• Describe four types of eyebolts and give an application of each
• Describe how eyebolts are specified
• Describe how to install an eyebolt for lifting
• Describe the function of a hoist and give an application
• Define reeving and explain its importance
• Describe the construction and operation of a block and tackle
• Explain how to use a block and tackle to lift a load
• List the twenty-two hoist/rigging safety rules
• Describe the function of a manual hoist and give an application
• List two categories of manual hoists and give an application
• Describe the operation of two types of endless chain hoists and give an application
• Describe the operation of two types of lever-operated hoists and give an application
• Describe the function of a power-operated hoist and give an application
• List two categories of power-operated hoists and give an application
• Describe the operation of single and double reeved hoists
• Describe the operation of an electric hoist and give an application
• Describe the operation of a pneumatic hoist and give an application
• Describe how to select a hoist
• Describe how to inspect a lifting hook and eyebolt
• Explain how to inspect a hoist
• Describe the function of a sling
• Describe five types of sling arrangements and give an application of each
• List five types of sling materials and give an application of each
• Describe two methods of calculating sling force
• Describe the construction of cribbing
• Describe the function of a spreader beam
• Define sling efficiency and list four factors that affect it
• Describe how to calculate sling efficiency
• Define rated load
• Describe the function of wire rope
• Describe the basic construction of wire rope and give an application
• Describe five common strand patterns of wire rope
• Describe the four types of wire rope lays and give an application of each
• Describe how wire rope is specified
• Describe how to identify wire rope type given a sample
• Describe five types of wire rope terminations
• Describe the proper break-in procedures for wire ropes
• Describe the function of a shackle
• Describe the construction of two types of shackles and give an application of each
• Describe how to assemble and lift a load using a two-leg wire rope bridle sling and shackles
• Describe how to calculate the safe working load of a wire rope sling
• Describe how to size and select a wire rope sling
• Describe how to inspect a wire rope sling
• Describe the basic construction of lifting chain and give an application
• Describe how chain is specified
• Describe how to identify chain type given a sample
• Describe four types of chain link
• Describe how to assemble and lift a load using a chain sling
• Describe how to calculate the rated load of a chain sling
• Describe how to size and select a chain sling
• Describe how to inspect a chain sling
• Describe the function of fiber rope
• Describe the basic construction of fiber rope and give an application
• Describe four types of fiber rope and give an application of each
• Describe how to identify fiber rope type given a sample
• Describe how to assemble and lift a load using a fiber rope sling
• Describe how to calculate the rated load of a fiber rope
• Describe how to size and select a fiber rope sling
• Describe how to inspect a fiber rope sling
• Describe four types of cranes
• Describe the construction of three types of overhead cranes
• Describe the construction of two types of gantry cranes and give an application of each
• Describe the construction of three types of jib cranes and give an application of each
• Describe eight crane safety rules
• Give and interpret 11 crane hand signals
• Describe the function of a tag line
• Describe how to use two hoists to lift a load
• Describe how to perform a 1-point load turn and give an application
• Describe how to perform a 2-point load turn and give an application
• Demonstrative Outcomes:
• Calculate load weight given weight per unit length
• Calculate load weight given specific weight and dimensions
• Calculate the center of gravity of a load
• Identify hook type given a sample
• Identify eyebolt type given a sample
• Install an eyebolt for lifting
• Use a block and tackle to lift a load
• Use alever-operated hoist to lift a load
• Use an electric hoist to lift a load
• Select a hoist
• Inspect a lifting hook and eyebolt
• Inspect a hoist
• Calculate sling force of a sling given sling type and loss factor
• Calculate sling force of a sling given sling type and sling angle
• Assemble and lift a load using a double basket sling
• Assemble and lift a load using a choker sling
• Assemble and lift a load using a bridle sling
• Assemble and lift a load using a U-sling
• Calculate crush force
• Calculate sling efficiency
• Identify a wire rope type given a sample
• Determine wire rope type given a part number
• Perform a basic break-in procedure on wire rope
• Assemble and lift a load using a two-leg wire rope bridle sling with shackles
• Calculate the safe working load of a wire rope sling
• Size and select a wire rope sling
• Inspect a wire rope sling
• Identify chain type given a sample
• Assemble and lift a load using a chain sling
• Calculate the rated load of a chain sling
• Size and select a chain sling
• Whip a fiber rope
• Assemble and lift a load using a fiber rope sling
• Calculate the rated load of a fiber rope sling
• Size and select a fiber rope sling
• Inspect a fiber rope sling
• Give and interpret 11 crane hand signals
• Use a tag line to control a load
• Use two hoists to lift a load
• Perform a 1-point load turn
• Perform a 2-point load turn

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies