IMMA 102 — Lifting and Rigging (5 cr)
Practical application and safe operation of lifting equipment commonly used in industrial maintenance such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes. Apprentices will learn proper and safe techniques for manual lifting, hand signaling, and radio communication. They will learn about methods of moving machinery, which includes lifting materials, supplies, and equipment such as cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and engine hoists. This course also covers techniques for lifting personnel such as man lifts and bucket trucks, and includes fall protection training. Apprentices will learn about techniques, calculations, and equipment for rigging and rigging inspection. Hands-on experience may include forklift operation, material staging, rigging projects, crane operation, and field trips where available. (SCC)
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