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. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ISMT 205Fundamentals of Rigging

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I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

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. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

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