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NCCCO Rigger 1 Prep Course (ACS490)


Description
This course prepares you to take the NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1 written and practical exams. This 7-8 hour self-paced multi-media course also includes study materials and sample quizzes.

American Crane & Safety endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and provides training to prepare candidates for CCO examinations.

American Crane & Safety trainers have years of practical experience and are NCCCO Recognized Trainers.

This course prepares you to take the NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1 certification exam and practical testing.

You have access to this course for 1 year so that you have time to study and prepare to take the exams.

The CCO Rigger certification program is a nationally recognized and internationally accredited rigger certification program intended to certify the individual’s training, knowledge, skill base, and ability to perform functions related to the selection, inspection, and proper use of rigging equipment.

Learn more about NCCCO Certifications.
Content
  • Welcome
  • Disclaimer
  • Download the NCCCO Rigger Reference Manual
  • Becoming NCCCO Certified
  • The Rigger Reference Manual
  • HOLD HARMLESS/ RELEASE/ DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT
  • Certification Requirements
  • Standards used in the Manual
  • Definition of a Rigger
  • Table of Contents Page 1
  • Table of Contents Page 2
  • TIPS TO HELP YOU LEARN
  • Chapter 1 ASME B30.5 -2018 - Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
  • Safety Standards and Regulations
  • Crane Accidents
  • Worker Responsibility
  • Section 5-3.1.3.2 Responsibilities
  • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • CHAPTER 2 ASME B30.10 - 2014 - Hooks
  • Hook Use
  • B30.10-2014 Hooks
  • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • CHAPTER 3 ASME B30.20 - 2018 - Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
  • B30.20-2018 Below the Hook Lifting Devices
  • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • CHAPTER 4 OSHA 1910.184 - Slings
  • CFR 29
  • OSHA 1910.184 Slings - Definitions
  • Slings Quiz 1 of 3
  • OSHA 1910.184 Slings - Temperatures
  • OSHA 1910.184 Slings - Hitches
  • Slings Quiz 2
  • CHAPTER 5 OSHA 1926.251 - Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
  • OSHA 1926.251 – Rigging for Material Handling
  • Load Binders
  • Material Handling Quiz
  • Mechanical Jacks - Components and Proof Testing
  • Mechanical Jacks - Environment & Practices
  • Hydraulic Jacks - Components & Proof Testing
  • Hydraulic Jacks - Practices
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • CHAPTER 6 OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  • Section 6 OSHA 1926 Quiz Part 1
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  • Section 6 OSHA 1926 Quiz Part 2
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  • Section 6 OSHA 1926 Quiz Part 3
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  • Chapter 6 OSHA 1926 Quiz Part 4
  • RIGGER REFERENCE BOOKLET
  • Risk
  • Hoisting and Rigging Hazards
  • 10 Commandments of Workplace Safety
  • Know Your Load Weights and Pick Points
  • RIGGER REFERENCE BOOK QUIZ 1
  • Capacities - Slings and Shackles
  • RIGGER REFERENCE BOOK QUIZ 2
  • CHAPTER 7 Responsibilities
  • ASME and OSHA
  • Rigging Safety Standards Organizations
  • Who is Responsible for Safe Rigging?
  • Safety Warnings
  • ASME B30.9
  • Documenting a Qualified Person
  • Definitions
  • Manufacturer's Responsibility
  • Rigger responsibilities
  • CHAPTER 7 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 8 Inspections
  • When was your last inspection?
  • Types of Rigging Equipment
  • The 4 sling inspections
  • CHAPTER 8 Quiz
  • CHAPTER 9 Wire Rope Slings
  • Wire Rope is a Machine
  • Wire Rope Components
  • Cores
  • Wire Rope Lay
  • Wire Rope Temperatures
  • Broken Wires Requiring Removal From Service
  • Broken Wire at a Fitting
  • Wires requiring Immediate removal
  • Valley Break
  • The 10-5-1 Removal Rule
  • 6 Part Braided Slings
  • Wires requiring Immediate removal
  • 9-Part Braided Slings
  • Wires requiring Immediate removal
  • Wire Rope Slings
  • Cracked Fitting
  • Example of an Overloaded Sling Eye
  • The Breaking of an Eye
  • Wire Rope Fatigue and Rope Diameter
  • Wire Rope Damage
  • Commonly Used Wire Ropes
  • Compacted Wire Ropes
  • Wire Rope Classifications
  • Wire Rope Sling Chart
  • CHAPTER 9 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 10 CHAIN SLINGS
  • Weld Steel Chain Grades
  • Gold Colored Chain Restriction
  • Elongation
  • Sling Inspection Regulations
  • Chain Sling Damage
  • Measuring Link Wear
  • Reach Dimension
  • OSHA Removal Regulations
  • Mechanical Coupling Links
  • Chain Sling Capacity Chart
  • 3 and 4 Legged Chains
  • Chain Damage
  • Configuration Examples
  • CHAPTER 10 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 11 WEB SLINGS
  • Protecting Slings
  • Maximum Sling Temperature
  • Synthetic Web Slings
  • When to take slings out of service
  • Web Sling Strength Factors
  • Class 7 Sling Capacity
  • CHAPTER 11 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 12 Round Slings
  • Round Sling Anatomy
  • Sling Removal Criteria
  • Shackle Size
  • Bearing Surface affects Round Sling Strength
  • Sling Capacity Color Code
  • CHAPTER 12 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 13 Metal Mesh Slings
  • Metal Mesh Sling Replacement Criteria
  • Metal Mesh Specs
  • Roughneck Wire Mesh Slings
  • Ordering Metal Mesh Slings
  • Mesh Sling Damage Prevention
  • CHAPTER 13 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 14 Rigging Hardware
  • Rigging Hardware
  • Training Requirement
  • Shackle in a Eyebolt
  • Shackles
  • Shackle Inspection
  • Shackle Markings
  • Shackle Connections and Pins
  • What Not to Do
  • Shackle and Sling Use
  • Capacity Reduction
  • Super Strong Carbon Shackles
  • CHAPTER 14A QUIZ
  • Turnbuckles
  • Turnbuckle Capacity Example - Jaw & Jaw
  • Turnbuckle Load Limits
  • Tightening a turnbuckle
  • Crosby Links, Rings & Turnbuckles
  • Eyebolts and Side Pull
  • Shouldered Eye Bolts
  • Thread Engagement
  • Eyebolt Temperature Limits
  • Crosby Shouldered Eyebolts
  • Swivel Hoist Rings
  • Hoist Rings
  • Eye Bolts
  • CHAPTER 14B QUIZ
  • Proper Use of Wire Rope Clips
  • Wire Rope Clip Restrictions
  • Splicing Wire Rope
  • How to install a Wedge ocket or Becket
  • Wire Rope Clips
  • Blocks and Sheaves
  • CHAPTER 14C QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 15 Clamps and Lifters
  • Plate Clamps
  • Plate Clamp Components
  • Damaged Clamp Teeth
  • Plate Clamp Inspection
  • Clamp Safety
  • Plate Clamps
  • Beam Clamps
  • Lifting Magnets
  • Magnet Lifters
  • Vacuum Lifters
  • CHAPTER 15 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 16 HOOKS
  • Hooks
  • Damaged Hooks
  • Connections
  • CHAPTER 16 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 17 BELOW THE HOOK LIFTERS
  • Below the Hook Lifters
  • CHAPTER 17 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 18 MANUAL HOISTS
  • Manual Hoists
  • Hoist Damage and Testing
  • Chain Weld Direction
  • Chain Wear Inspection
  • Lever Operated Hoist
  • CHAPTER 18 QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 19 WLL LIFTS & RIGGING PLANS
  • Working Load Limit
  • Design Factor
  • Overhead Lifts
  • What is Overhead Lifting?
  • Safe Hoist and Crane Operation
  • CHAPTER 19A QUIZ
  • Basic Hitches
  • Sling Load Angle Factors
  • Hitches 1
  • Round Slings
  • Standard Choke Hitch
  • Double Wrapped Choke Hitch
  • Rigging Loose Bundles
  • Double Wrap Basket Hitch
  • Sling Choke Angles
  • Choke Reductions
  • Choke Reduction (continued)
  • Single Choker Hitch
  • Edge Protection
  • Shackle and Sling Use
  • Shackle Use
  • Shackle and Wire Rope Size
  • Determining Load Weight
  • CHAPTER 19B QUIZ
  • Wire Rope Chart
  • Wire Rope D/d Ratio
  • D/d Ratios of Wire Rope Slings
  • Chain Sling D/d Ratio
  • CHAPTER 19C QUIZ
  • Sling Connections
  • Basket Hitch Sling Tensions
  • Safe Lifting Angle
  • How Much Does Beer Weigh?
  • Beer Weight
  • Beer Weight
  • How Heavy is Beer
  • 15°
  • Drifting Loads
  • Sling Angles
  • Crushing Load
  • Angles of Loading
  • Tension Calculation
  • Load Angle Factor Chart
  • SECTION 19D QUIZ
  • Right Angle Triangles
  • Angles of Loading
  • Center of Gravity
  • Load Stability
  • Rigging to COG
  • Load Stability
  • Sling Apex
  • CHAPTER 19E QUIZ
  • CHAPTER 20 RIGGING EXERCISES
  • Rigging Exercises
  • Vertical Chain Sling Exercise
  • Vertical Web Sling Exercise
  • Sling Tension Exercise
  • Wire Rope Sling Exercise
  • Hardware Sizing Exercises
  • CHAPTER 21 JOB SITE ESSENTIALS
  • Tag Lines
  • Basic Knots
  • 7 Essential Knots You Need to Know
  • The Thought Process of Rigging
  • The Rigging Plan
  • Landing the Load
  • Critical Lift Plans
  • The Fall Zone
  • CHAPTER 21A QUIZ
  • Power Line Levels
  • Power Line Awareness
  • Minimum Distance of Separation
  • Spotter (Signal Person)
  • Environmental Factors
  • Area Clear
  • CHAPTER 21B QUIZ
  • Summary
  • The Written Examination Process
  • The NCCCO Practical Exam
  • Congratulations
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed