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Rigging and Signalperson (CAN)
Learn rigging and signalperson skills in this 120-minute online course, from basic to advanced: load types, universal hand signals, inspecting rigging components, recognizing a properly rigged load, rated capacity and safe load handling. Earn a certificate when you pass.
A failed lift rarely announces itself in advance. Rigging and signalperson training gives workers the practical knowledge to read load conditions, inspect hardware before it fails, and communicate clearly with operators so every lift lands where it is supposed to go. This rigging and signalperson course covers material from basic through advanced, so you leave with skills you can apply on the ground the next shift.
Designed for riggers, signalpersons, lift supervisors, and anyone who works around crane and hoisting operations, this course builds competency in pre-work inspection, universal hand signals, load handling, and component hazard recognition.
Course Overview
This rigging and signalperson course is organized around learning modules that cover the following topic areas:
- What rigging is and how different load types affect lift requirements
- Universal signalling methods and how to use them correctly on site
- Identifying safe versus worn or damaged rigging components through visual inspection
- Recognizing a properly rigged load versus one that presents a hazard
- Understanding the rated capacity and operational limits of the machine being used
- Safe load handling procedures from pick to set-down
The course moves from foundational concepts through to advanced application. Workers new to rigging and those already working in the field both encounter material that extends their current practice.
Every topic is grounded in what you actually encounter on a job site: the hardware in your hands, the signals you exchange with operators, and the inspection decisions you make before a lift begins.
Certificate in hand, competency on file, and skills ready for the next lift.
What You’ll Learn
This rigging and signalperson course covers the skills you apply from the moment you pick up a sling to the moment the load is set down.
Signalling and communication
- Identify the universal hand signals used to direct crane and hoisting operations and apply them accurately in the field.
- Demonstrate correct signal sequencing so operators receive unambiguous direction at every stage of a lift.
Operator training and equipment knowledge
- Describe why current, up-to-date operator training affects lift safety and recognize the rated capabilities of the machine being used.
- Apply knowledge of machine capacity to evaluate whether a planned lift falls within safe operating limits.
Pre-work inspection
- Identify the inspection steps required before any lift begins and work through a systematic check of rigging hardware and load attachment points.
- Recognize the visual indicators that distinguish serviceable rigging components from those that must be removed from service.
Component hazards
- Identify the breakdown hazards associated with slings, shackles, hooks, and other rigging hardware and describe the conditions that accelerate wear.
- Evaluate a rigging assembly for signs of damage, deformation, or fatigue that present a risk during a lift.
Load handling and rigging technique
- Apply correct rigging methods to a range of load types and demonstrate the difference between a properly rigged load and one that is improperly configured.
- Explore safe load handling procedures from the point of attachment through to final placement.
Assessment and completion
- Achieve a score of 80% or higher on the course assessment to earn the included certificate of completion.
Signals confirmed, hardware checked, and load secured.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Riggers and signalpersons who attach loads, direct operators, and bear direct responsibility for the safety of every lift they are involved in.
- Crane and hoisting operators who need to understand rigging principles and signal conventions to work effectively with ground crews.
- Lift supervisors and site foremen who approve lift plans, oversee rigging crews, and are accountable when a lift goes wrong.
- Safety officers and site coordinators who audit rigging practices, conduct pre-lift reviews, and verify that crew members hold current competency documentation.
- Maintenance and construction workers who operate near crane operations and need to recognize hazardous rigging conditions before they become incidents.
- Employers and training coordinators who need a cost-effective, verifiable way to bring their entire rigging and signalperson workforce up to a documented standard.
Why Take This Course?
Rigging failures follow predictable patterns: worn components that were not pulled from service, loads improperly attached, signals misread by an operator. Each failure has a point of intervention, and each intervention requires a worker who knows what to look for.
A missed signal or a condemned sling puts every lift at risk. A signalperson who cannot execute universal signals accurately introduces hazard into the operation regardless of how experienced the operator is. You need to know the signals, and you need to execute them correctly.
Pre-work inspection is the last checkpoint before the load goes up. Workers who have not been trained to conduct a systematic inspection cannot reliably catch hardware defects, improper rigging configurations, or load imbalances that cause drops. This course trains you to run that inspection the right way.
A verifiable certificate creates a clear record. Your employer holds documentation that rigging and signalperson training was completed. That record matters when incidents are investigated and accountability is assigned.
Key Benefits
- Certificate of completion included with every passing score. Workers receive a verifiable credential upon passing the 80% assessment, giving employers a physical document to file against each trained employee’s record.
- Worn and damaged component recognition on the job site. You identify condemned rigging hardware before it goes under load, removing a direct cause of dropped loads and equipment damage from your worksite.
- 120-minute online format with no travel or scheduling conflicts. The entire rigging and signalperson course is completed in a single session, with no classroom booking and no time away from your project.
- Basic through advanced coverage in one $99.99 enrolment. You do not purchase separate beginner and advanced courses; the full range of rigging and signalperson material is included at a single seat price.
- Universal signals and inspection skills that transfer across job sites. The hand signals and pre-work inspection procedures you learn here apply to crane and hoisting operations across equipment types and projects.
Course Details
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Format: Online, self-paced
- Pass mark: 80%
- Certificate: Certificate of completion included upon passing
- Price: $99.99 per seat
- Coverage: Basic, intermediate, and advanced rigging and signalperson material
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the rigging and signalperson course take to complete?
You complete the full course in a single online session at your own pace, totalling 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for the rigging and signalperson course?
You need 80% or higher on the assessment to pass and receive your certificate of completion.
Is a certificate included when I complete the rigging and signalperson training?
Yes, the Rigging and Signalperson (CAN) course includes a certificate of completion for every participant who passes the 80% assessment.
How much does the rigging and signalperson course cost?
The course is priced at $99.99 per seat, covering the full basic, intermediate, and advanced curriculum in a single enrolment.
Who should take this rigging and signalperson course?
Riggers, signalpersons, crane operators, lift supervisors, safety officers, and any worker who participates in or oversees crane and hoisting operations should take this course.
Does this course cover both basic and advanced rigging material?
Yes, the course covers basic, intermediate, and advanced rigging and signalperson material within the single 120-minute enrolment, so you do not need to source multiple courses to reach full competency.
Enrol in the Rigging and Signalperson (CAN) course today and put a verified certificate of completion in your workers’ files by the end of the week.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 120 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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