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High and Ground Rigger in Vancouver, BC | Local 118

This course is intended to train workers in the fundamentals of arena-style rigging. All workers will receive ground rigging training, and those who have elected for high rigger training will also receive practical training in walking the beam and pulling points.

  • Understanding safety factor, minimum breaking strength, and safe working load

  • Understanding safety fundamentals

  • Tie an inside bowline and tie a clove hitch

  • Read a ground marking and interpret the symbols

  • Build a bridle according to the marking

  • Prepare the motor and point for lifting

  • Tie in HR line to the point with correct size bowline

  • Properly play out the bridle/point so no snagging

  • Run up motor and free from box

  • Land motor and run out chain, make point ready to drop

DATE: June 21, 2022

LOCATION: Montreal, QC

INSTRUCTOR: Corin Gutteridge, Head High Rigger

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 118 for more information.