API-U Qualified Offshore Rigger

Prerequisites: The delegate should have previously completed a rigging course. The individual should have no history of a disabling medical condition, which may be sufficient reason for disqualification.

Course Length: 16 hours – Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. Total course time include breaks and meals.

Course Objective

• Provide delegates assigned to crane and rigging duties the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.

• Provide delegates with recommended practices and guidelines to perform safely while working with cranes.

• Delegates should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.

Course Design

• Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids

• Demonstrations

• Practical Exercises

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour

Course Outline
Crane Safety

• Scope

• Definitions

  • Lifting Authority

  • Qualified

  • Qualified Crane Operator

  • Qualified Crane Inspector

• Qualified Crane Operator Qualifications

• Physical Requirements

• Operating Practices

• Hook Inspection

• Handling the Load

• Moving the Load

• Hand Signals

• Personnel Transfer

• Refueling

• Fire Extinguishers

• Conditions Requiring Load Testing

• Load Testing Requirements

  • Pull Test

• Usage and Inspection

• Crane Usage Categories

  • Infrequent Usage Production Duty Cycle

  • Moderate Usage Intermittent Duty Cycle

  • Heavy Usage

• Inspection Categories

  • Initial Inspection

  • Pre-Use Inspection

  • Monthly Inspection

  • Quarterly Inspection

  • Annual Inspection

• Inspection and Load Test Records

• Preventative Maintenance

• Maintenance Procedures

  • Repairs and Replacement

  • Lubrication

• Crane Re-rating & De-rating

• Wire Rope and Sling Inspection, Maintenance, and Replacement

  • Wire Rope

    • Inspections

    • Replacement

    • Maintenance

    • Testing

    • Pendant Lines

Crane Lift Planning

• General

• Lift Team

  • Responsibilities

    • Before Operations

    • During Operations

    • Post Operations

  • Members

    • Person in Charge

    • Lifting Authority

    • Rigger

    • Crane Operator

    • Vessel Captain

    • Technical Support

• Planning the Lift

• Lift Categorization

• Risk Assessment

• Personnel Transfer

• Qualifications

• Documentation

• Summary Questions for a Safe Lift

Annex A

• Crane Operation

  • Operational Considerations

  • Moving the Load

Annex B

• Usage, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

  • Determining Crane Usage

  • Crane Inspection

  • Pre-Use Inspection

  • Monthly Inspection

  • Quarterly Inspection

  • Annual Inspection

    • Crane Components

      • Hoist Assemblies

      • Foundation

      • Swing Circle Assembly

      • Hook Roller Assemblies

        • Ring Gear

        • Hook Rollers

        • Brackets, Bracket Pads, and Bolts

        • King Post

        • Ball/Roller Bearing

        • Bearing Wear

          • Depression Measurement Method

          • Rotation Method

        • Crane/Bearing Connection Integrity

        • Operating Characteristics

      • Anti-two Block

        • Testing

        • Proximity Warning Device

        • Stalling of the Hoist Drum

        • Control Override Device

        • No Override Two-blocking Systems

Annex C

• Crane-assisted Personnel Transfer

  • Purpose

  • General Information

  • Facility Personnel Transfer Procedures

  • Vessel Personnel Transfer Procedures

  • Personnel Transfer Device Operations

  • Personnel Transfer Device Procedures

Annex D

• Load Testing

Annex E

• Crane Maintenance

  • Maintenance Procedure

  • Repairs and Replacement

Annex F

• Wire Rope and Sling Inspection, Maintenance, and Replacement

  • Wire Rope Sling Selection Consideration

  • Rope Lay

  • Wire Rope Inspection

  • Sheave Inspection

    • Sheave Gauge

  • Wire Rope Rejection Criteria

  • Wire Rope Replacement Selection Criteria

  • Recommended Storage and Handling Procedures

  • Installation Guidelines

  • Wedge-type Socket Installation Guidelines

  • Recommended Methods of Lubrication

  • Wire Rope Operational Considerations

  • Types of Slings

  • Use of Slings

  • Sling Inspection

  • Guides for Fabrication and Lifting Procedures

Annex G

• Lift Categories

  • General

  • Routine Lifts

  • Non-routine Lifts

  • Simple Lifts

  • Complicated Lifts

  • Complex/Critical Lifts

Annex I

• Loading and Unloading Offshore Support Vessels

  • Lifting Operations – General

  • Load Chart Examples

  • Communications

  • Lift Planning

  • Toolbox Talk
    o Safety
    o Cranes – Fitness-for-Service

Practical Session
Practical training shall utilize a hydraulic crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques.
Practical shall verify that the delegate is able to complete the following:

• Select and wear appropriate PPE during practical training

• Conduct proper pre-use inspection of crane and rigging gear

• Select the appropriate hardware/rigging gear to complete required lifts

• Effectively control the crane operations and uses operating indicators

• Accelerate, decelerate, and swing crane in a smooth safe manner

• Verify the load is not swinging prior to landing the load

• Respond to standardized hand signals from signal person

• Verify slings are properly connected/free before continuing operations

• Keep the hook clear of riggers while the slings are disconnected

• Ensure overall safety of the rigging team during crane operations

• Place the hook in a bucket (verify depth position)

• Stores hardware/rigging gear properly following its use

Training Center Provided Material

• PPE

• Crane with Operator

• Rigging Material

Delegate Requirements

• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.

Reference Material / Documents
API RP 2D Seventh

Cost $594.00