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Bigfoot Academy

Civil Rigging Training

Program Status: Currently Accepting Applications

Students will receive classroom theory and hands-on practical training including calculating load weights, finding load center of gravity, rigging loads and making actual lifts.

Why Get Your Civil Rigging Training Training From Bigfoot?

We combine in-class content with practical experience.

The goal of the Course is to equip students for a safe career as a knowledgeable and confident rigger.

Our Civil Works Rigging Course takes 1 day to complete (up to 10 students per session), and students will be made fully competent in rigging for every job site.

Custom Rigging Course

We have many years of experience delivering rigging training in all sectors of construction. Please feel free to give us a call or fill out the form below to schedule a Civil Rigging Training Course that is tailored to your requirements.

Course Outline

  • Hoisting and trucking hand signals
  • Determining the weight of a load
  • Load center of gravity (COG)
  • Rigging terminology and appropriate uses
  • Rigging inspection
  • Use of rigging capacity tables
  • How sling configuration effects capacity
  • Rigging Care and storage
  • Common hazards and safety around hoisting equipment
  • Lift planning
  • Electrical safety

Certification Assessment

A Certificate of Training will be issued to students upon successful completion of the course.

Entrance Requirements

  • Adequate strength
  • Fluent English
  • Good reading comprehension

PDF Program Outline

Download Our Civil Rigging Training Course Outline

Training Location

The Bigfoot Crane Civil Works Rigging Course is scheduled on demand. Classes run from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (with 30 minutes for lunch) from Monday to Friday.

Tuition & Fees

$2,950.00 + GST (includes assessment and manual). This price covers up to a total of 10 people in your training program within Metro Vancouver.

Simple Steps to Register

Pick Your Course

Select from a range of training programs tailored to meet your personal career goals or the specific needs of your team.

Book or Inquire About Dates

Select the best time that works for you or your teams schedule from our scheduled training dates. ​

Fill In Your Details

Provide your personal and any relevant details, ensuring that you or your staff are fully prepared for training.

Start Training!

You or your team is ready to begin your hands-on and theoretical training, designed to equip you with the skills needed.