Rigger Level 2 Course in Rawalpindi Islamabad
This Rigger Level-2 course prepares learners to perform advanced rigging tasks in industrial environments — including lifting, signaling, planning rigging operations, inspection and maintenance of rigging equipment, and compliance with safety standards. It combines classroom theory with hands-on shop and field practicals. It is designed for participants who have basic mechanical aptitude or have completed Rigger Level-1 (or equivalent) training.
Course Objective
Equip learners with the competency to safely plan and execute rigging operations in construction, marine, oil & gas, power projects, and heavy industrial sites.
CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
Participants will be evaluated through:
✔ Written exams at the end of each module
✔ Practical assessments and task checklists
✔ Final project: Rigging Operation Plan + Demonstration
✔ Safety audit simulation + risk assessment test
Upon completion, trainees receive Rigger Level-2 Certificate, valid for industry hiring.
Month 1 — Core Foundations
Theory Topics
1. Introduction to Rigging Level-2
- Scope, expectations, industry roles
- Competency levels, workplace responsibilities
2. Review: Basic Rigging Concepts
- Forces, loads, tension, compression
- Centre of gravity and load balance
- Basic knots and hitches refresher
3. Rigging Safety Fundamentals
- Risk hierarchy
- Site hazard recognition
- PPE requirements and standards (helmets, gloves, boots)
4. Regulations in Pakistan
- National safety standards
- Provincial occupational safety laws
- Safety compliance checklists
Practical Sessions
1. Equipment Identification & Inspection
- Hooks, shackles, rings
- Slings (wire rope, synthetic)
- Lifting beams and spreader bars
2. Tool Handling
- Torque wrenches
- Calipers
- Load measuring devices
3. Workshop Safety Setup
- Marking safe zones
- Lockout-tagout principles
- Emergency equipment placement
Assessments
- Written quiz: safety and terminology
- Practical: identify, inspect, and tag rigging gear
- Safety drill: correct PPE setup
Month 2 — Advanced Rigging Theory & Practice
Theory Topics
1. Lifting Geometry & Loads
- Load angles and effects on capacity
- Calculating sling tension
- Force vectors and hitch calculations
2. Rigging Hardware
- Working load limit (WLL)
- Safety factors and break strengths
- Limitations of equipment
3. Rigging Plans & Drawings
- Reading blueprints
- Interpreting rigging symbols
- Load path planning
4. Communication in Rigging
- Hand signals
- Radio protocol
- Team coordination
Practical Sessions
1. Hands-On Sling Selection and Application
- Chain, wire, synthetic
- Multi-leg configurations
2. Angle and Tension Measurements
- Using protractors and load calculators
- Measuring slings on real loads
3. Knots and Hitches
- Bowline variants
- Clove vs. figure-eight
- Termination methods
4. Team Drills
- Load movement exercises
- Safe load approach and staging
Assessments
- Load-angle calculations test
- Practical: assemble hitch combos
- Field communication drill
Month 3 — Industrial Electrical Practices
Theory Topics
1. Mechanical Systems in Rigging
- Block and tackle
- Winches
- Pulleys and sheaves
2. Hoists & Cranes Overview
- Types: mobile, overhead, tower
- Controls and capacities
- Load charts interpretation
3. Rigging for Specific Environments
- Confined spaces
- Marine and offshore rigs
- High-rise construction
4. Structural Support Evaluation
- Load bearing analysis
- Anchorage points
- Temporary support design
Practical Sessions
1. Setting Up Block and Tackle
- Anchoring
- Directional changes
- Free moving vs. fixed parts
2. Using Hoists & Winches
- Safety checks
- Tension control
- Shock load prevention
3. Rigging for Height
- Platform staging
- Fall protection systems
- Rescue plan drills
Assessments
- Theory test on mechanical systems
- Practical assembly of lifting systems
- Safety checklist demonstration
Month 4 — Crane Rigging & Signaling
Theory Topics
1. Types of Cranes and Applications
- Tower, crawler, overhead, mobile
- Advantage/disadvantage of each
2. Crane Load Charts
- Capacity vs. radius
- Boom angles and capacities
- Chart interpretation
3. Crane Signals and Communications
- Standardized hand signals
- Radio etiquette
- Signaler vs. operator interface
4. Ground Conditions & Setups
Soil bearing capacity
Outrigger placement
Leveling equipment
Practical Final Assessment
1. Crane Setup Simulation
- Outrigger extensions
- Leveling and base preparation
2. Signal Drill & Execution
- Live signaling
- Team moves with simulated loads
3. Load Path Management
- Clearing swing hazards
- Spotters coordination
4. Rigging Aids
- Tag lines
- Spreaders and lifting devices
Assessments
- Written: load chart interpretation
- Field: live signaling test
- Practical: crane rigging teardown/setup checklist
Month 5 — Industrial Electrical Practices
Theory Topics
1. Mechanical Systems in Rigging
- Offshore platforms
- Modular equipment movement
- Hazard anticipation
2. Marine Rigging
- Water loads
- Corrosion and maintenance
- Dockside operations
3. Heavy Equipment Rigging
- Engines, gearboxes
- Skidding and skates
- Alignment techniques
4. High-Risk Load Planning
- Ultra-heavy lifts
- Red team hazard analysis
- Permit systems
Practical Sessions
1. Marine Rigging Module
- Load float launching
- Shipboard gear checks
2. Heavy Lift Simulations
- Engine pick scenarios
- Lift plan execution
3. Multi-Crane Lifts
- Synchronization drills
- Load walking
4. Team Leadership in Rigging
- Delegation
- Risk decision making
- Post-job analysis
Assessments
- Theory exam on specialty rigging
- Practical multi-crane setup
- Risk assessment presentation
Month 6 — Inspection, Maintenance & Job
Theory Topics
1. Rigging Equipment Inspection
- Daily vs. periodic checks
- Wear limits & rejection criteria
- Documentation standards
2. Maintenance Practices
- Lubrication
- Replacement life cycles
- Corrosion protection
3. Accident Case Studies
- What went wrong?
- Root cause analysis
- Prevention strategies
4. Industry Documentation
- SOPs
- Inspection logs
- Job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Practical Final Assessment
1. Inspection Lab
- Defect identification
- Tagging and record entry
2. Maintenance Workshop
- Wire rope dressing
- Shackles and hooks servicing
3. Accident Simulation Drill
- Find failures
- Document correct actions
4. Final Project Preparation
- Group planning
- Written plan drafting
- Field walk-throughs
Assessments
- Inspection reporting test
- Practical maintenance demo
- Final project presentation
Optional Month 7–8 — Advanced Specialization
Theory Topics
Module A — Structural Lift Engineering
- Load path analysis
- Temporary structures
- Rigging design software
Module B — Advanced Crane Coordination
- Lift director planning
- Multi-site logistics
- High-risk permitting
Module C — Supervisor & Trainer Skills
- Teaching rigging
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
