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Online Practical Rigging Training
(Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
You only need to complete one of the following courses based on your required training level. You are not required to take all three.
Leavitt Training offers online practical rigging theory courses for all experience levels. Whether you’re completing Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced rigging and slinging training, these programs provide the knowledge required for safe slinging and rigging of loads when working with hoisting equipment.
Rigging and slinging are commonly used when lifting heavy materials. Without proper training, operators risk dropped loads, equipment damage, or serious injury. Our online courses provide the knowledge required to reinforce safe practices and prepare learners for compliant operation.
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Safety factors and safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Crane and hoist signals
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Safety factors and safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Crane and hoist signals
- Pre-lift hazard assessments
- Owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities
- Wire rope construction and safety factors
- Safe working load limits
- Rope and sling inspections
- Hoist line installation procedures
- Types of rigging hitches
- Determining sling types, sizes, and configurations using sling capacity charts
- D/d ratios
- Sling centre of gravity
- Rigging hardware
- Crane and hoist signals
Online Rigging Course Duration
- Basic Online Practical Rigging Training: ~3 hours
- Intermediate Online Practical Rigging Training: ~3 hours
- Advanced Online Rigging and Slinging Training: ~5 hours
Each course is delivered in a fully online format, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. Courses can be started, paused, and resumed at any time from any device.
Assessment and Completion
Testing is conducted throughout each course to reinforce key concepts. Participants are given up to three attempts to achieve a minimum score of 80%.
Certification Requirements
⚠️ Important: Certification Requires Practical Training
Completing the online theory course alone does not qualify you as a compliant operator.
Certification is only issued after:
- Completing the online theory course
- Completing in-person practical training
Learners must register for the full training bundle to meet certification requirements.
Leavitt Machinery is a leading provider of online, in-class, and blended training solutions. We offer over 100 courses on material handling equipment, site safety, and other popular topics. Our training experts can create a tailored training program for any application and operation.