About the course
What this course covers.
Rigging is the process of securing a load so a crane or hoist can lift it, and it is unforgiving of guesswork. The wrong sling, the wrong hitch, a miscalculated load weight - any of them drops the load. This course gives a worker the Level 1 grounding to rig a load correctly.
Built using the most current ASME standards, the 2020 Rigging - Level 1 course covers rigging hardware, slings, below-the-hook lifting devices, hooks, and manual hoists. It works through sling hitches, sling tensions, and weight calculations, and clarifies the rigging misconceptions that get loads dropped. Students also gain access to a library of online competency assessment forms to support their learning.
Companies use the course to give workers a documented Level 1 rigging foundation and the training record an auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Pass mark 70%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Rigging hardware and slings
Rigging hardware, slings, below-the-hook lifting devices, and hooks - the equipment a rig is built from.
Manual hoists
Manual hoists and how they are used to lift and position a load.
Sling hitches and tensions
The types of sling hitches and the sling tensions each one places on the rigging.
Weight calculations
Calculating load weight, and clarifying the common rigging misconceptions that lead to dropped loads.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The weight-calculation and sling-tension sections are the heart of it. A new hand finishes this understanding why the hitch matters, not just how to throw a sling.
Travis L.
Rigging Supervisor
Built to current ASME standards and accepted by our auditor. The competency assessment forms are a useful bonus.
Dana R.
Safety Coordinator
Solid Level 1 grounding. The section clarifying rigging misconceptions cleared up a couple of habits I had picked up wrong.
Kurt M.
Equipment Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers new to rigging loads
- Construction, oil and gas, and industrial crews
- Equipment operators who rig their own loads
- Workers building toward intermediate and advanced rigging
- Any company that needs a documented rigging training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Identify rigging hardware, slings, hooks, and below-the-hook lifting devices
- Use manual hoists to lift and position a load
- Select the correct sling hitch for a lift
- Account for the sling tensions a hitch creates
- Calculate load weight and avoid common rigging misconceptions
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $124.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$624.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$562.45
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$499.96
A corporate account saves you
$124.99
on 5 seats of Rigging - Level 1
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Testing after each module reinforces the material, and an overall mark of 70 percent earns the certificate; the course can be repeated once if the pass mark is not met on the first attempt. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 5 hours of content
- Built to the most current ASME rigging standards
- Includes a library of online competency assessment forms
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Pass mark is 70 percent overall, with one retake
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that workers who rig loads are trained and competent. This course gives a Level 1 rigging foundation and the documented training record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Rigging - Level 1 course cost?
- The course is 124.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 5 hours of content and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it across several sessions without losing their place.
Does the Rigging - Level 1 certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
How does Level 1 relate to intermediate and advanced rigging?
- Rigging - Level 1 is the fundamentals course. On-Track Safety also offers Rigging (Intermediate) and Rigging and Slinging (Advanced) for workers building further rigging competency.
What standards is the course built to?
- The course was created using the most current ASME standards and clarifies common rigging misconceptions in line with them.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.