A comprehensive program designed to provide trainees with essential knowledge and skills related to safe lifting operations and the use of lifting equipment. This course has a bias towards hands-on practical training, focusing on the safe and efficient assembly and disassembly of rigging equipment commonly used in live event rigging operations. Trainees will learn about industry best practices, relevant legislation, and practical techniques to work as a rigger safely and effectively, ensuring they can contribute to a safer working environment.

On completion of the course, trainees will:

• Have knowledge of safe working practices, including work at height, and relevant regulations.
• Identify the general hazards encountered in lifting operations.
• Understand the principles and techniques of safe lifting operations.
• Perform basic load assessment, including load distribution and centre of gravity.
• Identify different types of rigging equipment and their applications.
• Safely assemble, dismantle, and store rigging equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate an understanding of various rigging methods and their applications in different scenarios.
• Understand and demonstrate safe work at height using Personal Fall Protection Equipment
  commonly used within the industry.

On completion of the course trainees will have:

• A greater understanding of, and confidence in, undertaking live event rigging operations.
• Course notes.
• A numbered certificate of attendance.
• Trainee Discount on PFPE ordered from us, valid up to 30 days after the course. T&C’s apply.

Dates available

Wed 9 - Fri 11 - September 2026

Mon 5 - Weds 7 October 2026

Weds 4 - Fri 6 November 2026

Wed 2 - Fri 4 December 2026