RIGGING & SLINGING

Purpose

This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to lift and move loads not exceeding five tons.

SAQA ID: 244407
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 7
Accrediting SETA: TETA
Duration: 2 days
Recommended Entry Criteria: Grade 11
Certification Issued: Competency Certificate

Unit Standard Range

This unit standard covers manual lifting equipment and must include:

• Tirfor hoists.
• Chain blocks.
• Coffin hoists.
• Rope tackles/rope blocks.

Specific Outcomes

1. Explain the factors critical to lifting and moving loads.
2. Prepare to lift and move a load.
3. Lift and move the load.
4. Make the load available for production purposes.