It’s critical that riggers acquire the technical skills required to prevent damaged or overloaded equipment. In the worst cases, the rigger with poor training is a threat to the safety of the show. Most professional riggers learn the physical skills they need on the job site using the time tested methods of the master-apprentice relationship. However, the technical skills of the job are better taught in the classroom environment.

• Wire rope

• Wire rope slings

• Hitches

• Shackles and STAC chain

• Force, reaction, and load distribution

• Force distribution in complex structures

• Forces in simple bridles - math solution

• Forces in simple bridles - vector solution

• Advanced bridles - unequal anchorage height

• Synthetic slings

• Cartesian coordinate system

• Truss

• Hoists

DATES: July 9-10, 2019

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

INSTRUCTORS: Chris Schmidt, ETCP Recognized Trainer

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 134 for more information.