Course Overview

The Rigger, Slinger, and Banksman course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to perform lifting operations safely in offshore environments. Designed to meet API Recommended Practice 2D and CAPP guidelines, this LEEA accredited course is a core component of comprehensive rigging training for personnel operating in demanding field conditions.

What You'll Learn

• Legislation, regulations and standards

• Hazard and risk management in rigging operations

• Creating and reviewing a basic rigging plan

• Calculating load weight, sling tension and understanding the rigging triangle
  

• Load control techniques and center of gravity awareness

• Sling angles and their impact

• Rigging hardware (slings, hitches, hooks, shackles)

• Pre-use inspection of rigging equipment

• Duties and responsibilities of riggers and banksmen

• Radio and hand signal communications

• Personnel transfers

• Offshore container pre-use inspection protocols

• Practical training
  
  

Program Format

This three-day course involves classroom theory, live demonstrations, and practical training. Students are evaluated via a written test and practical training exercises. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion.