The Rigging Gear Inspector Course is designed to build and enhance the skills of the student to become a qualified, in-house rigging gear inspector. The course includes classroom sessions and multiple hands-on inspection activities. Participants learn the removal criteria for wire rope, wire rope slings, synthetic web and round slings, chain slings, rigging hardware and below-the-hook lifting devices according to the applicable federal and provincial regulations as well as ASME standards.

Anyone who performs rigging inspection for an employer as an assigned task such as a tool room check-out/in team member, or a supervisor who is responsible for the quality of rigging gear in a facility. Also, crane maintenance personnel who inspect running and standing ropes, sheaves, drums and associated equipment during monthly and annual equipment reviews.

Course Outline

• Module 1 Wire Rope
• Module 2 Wire Rope Slings
• Module 3 Synthetic Web Slings and Roundslings
• Module 4 Alloy Chain Slings
• Module 5 Rigging Hardware and Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
• Module 6 Hands-On Inspection Forms
• Module 7 Supplemental Resources
• Module 8 Applicable Federal, State/Provincial Regulations, and ASME Standards

Each student that completes the full 3-day course will receive  Continuing Education Units (CEUs), as well as a certificate of completion.

Written exams are administered and participants perform hands-on inspections of used and damaged gear to test their knowledge of the criteria learned. Participants who successfully pass the exams are issued a three-year Level I Qualification. Level II is available to those who meet on-the-job inspection requirements.

All ITI Training Center Open Enrollment Students will receive the following student materials:

• Rigging Gear Inspector Resource Manual
• Rigging Gear Inspector Tool Pack
• Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card
• Rigging Gear Inspection Reference Card
• Rigging Gear Inspection Form(s)
• Rigging Gear Inspection Reference Notebook

Cancellation Policy

With 30 days' notice, (1) a full refund will be issued less a 5% processing fee, or (2) fees may be applied towards another program held within 1 year. Cancellations made within 30 days of the program start date, including re-scheduling and "no-shows" will be liable for the entire fee. Substitutions of personnel are permitted. If registering 4 or more participants in any one program, a 60 day notice is required for a full refund, less the processing fee. Please contact ITI for full details.

If it is necessary for ITI to cancel a program, you will be notified at least one week prior to the class start date. Please purchase airline tickets accordingly and check with your travel agent. ITI will not be responsible for non-refundable travel fees.