This course covers rigging from start to finish including hardware, theory, math, safety, fall protection, and PPE. Participants will leave the course with a working knowledge of rigging with proper use of equipment, calculations for problem solving, and application of theories. This course gives the participant the skill set to be prepared to take the ETCP rigging exam and have training and knowledge to better handle rigging situations on show site. Most will be better prepared to work as both a ground and up rigger, walking away with skills and expectations for these positions.

• Wire rope and slings

• Hitches

• Shackles and STAC chain

• Force, reaction, and load distribution

• Force distribution in complex structures

• Forces in simple bridles: math and vector solutions

• Advanced bridles: unequal anchorage height

• Synthetic sligns

• Cartesian coordinate systems

• Advanced bridles: 3-legged geometry

• Truss

• Hoists

• Fall Protection

• Rescue

• Shock load demonstration

DATE: April 22-26 2021

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

INSTRUCTOR: Chris Schmidt, Stage Rigging

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 2 for more information.