API Qualified Offshore Rigger
The purpose of this course is to provide persons involved with rigging & slinging the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:
- Requirements for the marking of lifting components
- Pre/Post user control and correct storage of equipment
- Recommended Practice - per API RP2D 7th Edition
- Enterprise of Competence & end user equipment inspection
- Planning of lifting routes and lay down areas
- Slings
- Eyebolts, Swivel hoist rings, Padeyes
- Shackles and Turnbuckles
- Definitions: Rigging equipment
- Rigging and Crane Blocks
- Baskets
Course Intro
For courses in Robert Training Center - USA:To attend the Shell Robert training facility, students need to be sponsored by their employer. Upon enrollment, the employer will be required to fill out an external agreement form. Please note that the Shell Robert training facility is currently not open to individuals who are not sponsored by their employer
Course Content
Theoretical training covering:
- Calculation of lifting equipment capacities
- Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning
- Equipment strengths and weaknesses
- Slinging configuration
Practical training covering:
- Lift planning and risk assessment
- Lifting team basics
- Blind Lifts
- Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and centre of gravity.
- Choosing the correct lifting equipment
- Visual check of slings (wire /fiber)
- Visual check of lifting accessories
Students will receive an API – U certification upon course completion and passing exams. Participants will be given theoretical tests to confirm their understanding, and a minimum pass mark is set at 75%.
Course Objectives
The course participant will be able to:
- Give examples of the result of incorrect use of lifting components and how this can be avoided.
- Show knowledge of the regulations regarding marking, documentation, use, maintenance, daily inspection and discard criteria of lifting gear.
- Choose correct lifting equipment and show correct methods of use.
- Direct crane operations safely using radio & hand signals
- Develop and follow a lifting plan and risk assessment
How it works
Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.
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API Qualified Offshore Rigger
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