Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1107
Course Name
Fundamental Principles of Rigging Technology
Contact Hours
21.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of the study units on rigging is to tell you where and how to stand, to tell you about the basic tools that are available, and to show you how to use the tools to move heavy or awkward objects in a safe and efficient manner. This study unit presents an overview of rigging - what it is, what kind of work is involved, who does it and provides you with a fundamental knowledge of the basic mechanisms used in rigging and of the concepts of mechanical advantage, friction, center of gravity, and weight.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Introduction to Rigging
* Basic Mechanisms used in Rigging
* Weight and Center of Gravity
Target Audience
Individuals in the wastewater or drinking water field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through Distance Learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous