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SASO & LEEA - Rigger 2 Training Course

Advance your rigging expertise with SASO & LEEA-certified Rigger 2 training. Learn critical lift planning and more for safe and efficient operations.

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Course Title

SASO & LEEA - RIGGER II (level 2)

Course Duration

5 Days

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, Assessment, and Certification Services

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Verifiable certification is provided upon successful completion.

Certification Provider

LEEA - UK and SASO (Saudi Arabia Standard Organization)

Certificate Validity

2 Years

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

2 Years

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Load Weight Determination

1.1 Source of Load Weight Information

  • Labels or Identification Plates

  • Manuals

  • Shipping or Transportation Papers

  • Informed Personnel

  • Verifying Load Weight


1.2 Calculate the Weight of a Load

  • 4-step process to calculate load weight

  • Pipes

  • Plates

  • Solid boxes/cubes

  • Columns


1.3 Unit Conversion

  • English-Metric System (vice versa)

  • Conversion using a table


2. Rigging the Load

2.1 Hitch Types

  • Single vertical hitch

  • Bridle hitch

  • Basket hitch

  • Choker hitch

  • Double hitches


2.2 Use of Sling Tables in Determining Sling/Hitch Capacities


2.3 Calculate Sling/Hitch Capacity for a Given Lift

  • Single vertical, Choker, and Basket hitch capacities

  • Bridle hitches, Basket hitches with angle legs, and Double Choker hitch capacities


2.4 Determine Sling/Hitch Capacity on Asymmetrical Loads

  • Effect of asymmetrical loads on rigging equipment


2.5 Determine the Maximum Load Allowed for Any Given Combination of Hitch and Equipment

  • Length of sling

  • Capacity of connecting device


3. Inspection & Maintenance

3.1 Inspection & Maintenance

  • Wire rope sling

  • Web type sling

  • Other equipment (e.g., hooks, shackles, Eyebolts, Turnbuckles, Links, Swivels)

  • Come-alongs, chain falls, and hand-operated winches

  • Maintain rigging equipment


3.2 Logging and Recording of the Inspection


Module 4: Crane Lift Parameters

4.1 Understand

  • Center of Gravity & Tipping axis

  • Quadrant of operation

  • Lift radius

  • Boom length

  • Boom angle

  • Hook Elevation & Boom Tip


4.2 Load Chart

  • Reading load chart

  • Range Diagram


4.3 Effects on Deviation of Lift Parameter

  • Leverage & Crane Stability


5. How to Determine Lift Parameters on the Lifting Site & Crane Capacity for Any Combination of Lift Parameters

5.1 Determinations

  • Determining lift radius

  • Determining boom tip height

  • Crane Capacity table and Range diagram application


6. Movement and Place Load Using Hand-Operated Hoist

6.1 Identify Adequate Overhead Support for Lifting and Moving Loads Using Hand-Operated Hoists


6.2 Procedures and Safe Considerations

  • Upending the load

  • Turning a load

  • Walking a load


7. Use of Jacks & Cribbing, Winches, Come-Alongs, Skids, Rollers & Dollies

7.1 Determine the Capacity of Jack and Number of Jacks Needed to Support or Lift the Loads


7.2 Jack Placement Under Load and Stability Triangle


7.3 Capacity of Rollers and Dollies and Determine the Number of Rollers or Dollies Needed to Support and Move Loads


7.4 Safety Considerations for Transferring Loads


8. Prepare Lift Plans

8.1 Lift plans

  • Types of Lift Requiring Lift Plans

  • Information needed on lift plan

  • Special considerations that will affect crane capacity during lift (e.g., crane set-up, leveling, dynamic forces, weather and wind, etc.)

  • Safety Considerations


8.2 Determine Whether a Specific Crane Can Make Any Specified Critical Lift Under Given Conditions

9. Adjust Crane Configuration

9.1 Load Moment Indicator Basic Function and Program Set-Up According to Boom Configuration

9.2 Changing Boom Configuration

10. Personnel Platform Operations

10.1 Procedures for Personnel Platform Operation

  • Inspecting working platform

  • Permit and Area preparation

  • Personnel/Workers preparation

  • Lift the Platform as Required


10.2 Safety Requirements for Personnel Platform Operation

11. High Level & Long Reach Lift Operation

11.1 Procedures for High Level & Long Reach Lift Operation

  • Inspect boom extension

  • Permit & area preparation

  • Prepare & rig the load for lifting


11.2 Safety Requirements and Considerations for High Level & Long Reach Operation

12. Pick-and-Carry Operation

12.1 Procedures for Pick-and-Carry Operation

  • Plan the operation

  • Check the load chart

  • Inspect the tires

  • Position the boom

  • Check the route

  • Keep the load close to the ground

  • Secure the load and boom

  • Drive at creep speed


12.2 Safety Requirements and Considerations for Pick-and-Carry Operation

  • Minimizing nonessential personnel

  • Avoiding excessive dynamic loading

  • Inspecting the lift site

  • Checking the wind speed


13. Tandem/Multiple & Tailing Crane Lift Operation

13.1 Procedures for Tandem/Multiple Crane Lift Operation

  • Prepare the lift plan

  • Identify qualified person to supervise the lift

  • Ground preparation

  • Crane selection

  • Provision of signalman

  • Measuring the lift and radii of both cranes

  • Derate the cranes

  • Calculate crane capacity

  • Crane Positioning

  • Barricade work area

  • Conducting the lift


13.2 Procedures for Tailing Lift
13.3 Safety Requirements and Considerations for Tandem/Multiple Crane Lift and Tailing Lift Operation

Targeted Audience

  • Riggers, crane operators, and site supervisors.

  • Teams involved in heavy lifts, tandem operations, and personnel platform lifts.

  • Organizations prioritizing safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in rigging operations.

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on advanced rigging principles including (multiple-choice questions on complex vector forces, matching exercise for specialized equipment applications, and calculation problems)

  • Problem-solving exercises on load calculation including (determining complex centers of gravity, evaluating multi-leg sling tensions, and analyzing force distribution)

  • Scenario-based assessments on lift planning including (analyzing critical lift parameters, developing control strategies, and identifying potential hazards)

  • Regulation compliance testing including (standard requirements interpretation, application scenarios, and documentation requirements)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Determine load weights accurately using reliable sources and calculation methods.

  • Select and calculate sling capacities for various hitch types and asymmetrical loads.

  • Inspect, maintain, and record rigging equipment to ensure compliance with LEEA standards.

  • Develop critical lift plans and verify crane capacities for specific lifting scenarios.

  • Execute advanced rigging techniques, including tandem lifts, pick-and-carry operations, and personnel platform lifts.

Course Overview

This SASO & LEEA - Rigger 2 Training Course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills to safely and efficiently rig loads up to 40 tons, originate critical lift plans, and supervise man-basket operations. Aligned with Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) standards and Aramco GI requirements, OSHA guidelines , and industry best practices, the program integrates theoretical learning with hands-on exercises to address complex rigging challenges. 


Participants will gain expertise in load weight determination, sling capacity calculations, crane lift parameters, and safety protocols for high-risk operations such as tandem lifts and personnel platform operations, with onshore and offshore rigging scenarios.

Practical Assessment

  • Multi-point lifting demonstration including (load balancing, synchronization techniques, and precision control)

  • Specialized equipment usage including (beam configuration, below-the-hook device selection, and hardware compatibility)

  • Complex rigging practical including (unusual load configuration handling, challenging lift execution, and problem resolution)

  • Advanced inspection demonstration including (defect identification, equipment evaluation, and documentation completion)

  • Critical lift planning including (risk assessment, contingency planning, and team briefing)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Technical Depth: Covers LEEA standards, OSHA guidelines, Aramco GI's requirements, and advanced rigging techniques.

  • Real-World Relevance: Case studies from construction sites, offshore platforms, and industrial projects.

  • Expert-Led: Instructors with extensive experience in rigging and lifting operations.

  • Practical Focus: Hands-on exercises, equipment inspections, and emergency response drills.

  • Customizable: Adapts to land-based, offshore, and industrial rigging scenarios.

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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