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32 Hour Lift Director

Description

To register as a Lift Director, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course of at least 32 hours in length as mandated by Section 28-424.3 of the New York City Administrative Code. As of November 7, 2022, to apply for licensure as a Master Rigger, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative Code.

Objectives
  • Supervise rigging operations on a job site.
  • Inspect all rigging equipment.
  • Ensure that workers are practicing safe rigging operations.
  • Ensure that fall protection methods are followed.
Topics Include
  • Introduction to Cranes and Derricks.
  • Crane and rigging accidents.
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC overview.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Material handling, storage and housekeeping.
  • Fall Protection.
  • NYC Building Code and agency (DOB, DEP, DOT, MTA)overview.
  • Inspection of cranes, ropes and operator responsibilities.
  • Maintenance and repair of cranes and ropes.
  • Plan reading.
  • Hazards of operating in a dense urban environment (power lines, high wind hazards).
  • Prohibition against hoisting over pedestrians, traffic and adjoining buildings.
  • Shut-down procedures.
  • Communication (radios, hand signals, flags, etc.).
  • Reading load charts, lifting and lowering loads.
  • Safety protocol and emergency procedures.
  • Crane assembly, jumping and disassembly.
     
Course Materials

This course consists of power point presentations, lecture, real-life case studies, class discussion and hands on demonstrations. We provide a student manual and in-class practical exercises.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must have experience with rigging and be familiar with terminology.

In-Person Training location held at: 49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor NY

Training Dates

11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026

Remote
November 16th - 20th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Monday, Nov 16thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov 17thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 18thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Thursday, Nov 19thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Friday, Nov 20thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm

01/05/2027 - 01/14/2027

Hybrid (In-person + Zoom)
January 5th - 14th, 2027
Date Format Start Time End Time
Tuesday, Jan 5thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Thursday, Jan 7thRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
Tuesday, Jan 12thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Thursday, Jan 14thRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
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$625.00

Duration
32 hours of in-class training (excluding breaks).
Language
English
CEUs
3.2