32 Hour Rigging Supervisor

Description

This course is a requirement for an individual who is not a licensed rigger or a designated foreman of a licensed rigger prior to supervising the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building in New York City (NYC). In lieu of completing this course, an individual may instead possess a national rigging certification (NCCO).

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • 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 while rigging (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 will 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

10/27/2026 - 11/05/2026

In-Person
October 27th - November 5th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Tuesday, Oct 27thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Thursday, Oct 29thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov 3rdIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Thursday, Nov 5thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm

11/14/2026 - 11/22/2026 - SPANISH

Hybrid (In-person + Zoom)
November 14th - 22nd, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Nov 14thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 15thRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 21stIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 22ndRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
Notes: SPANISH CLASS

12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026

Hybrid (In-person + Zoom)
December 7th - 11th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Monday, Dec 7thIn-Person4:00 pm10:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec 8thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Wednesday, Dec 9thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm
Thursday, Dec 10thIn-Person4:00 pm10:30 pm
Friday, Dec 11thRemote 4:00 pm10:30 pm

Select Session

$575.00

Duration
32 Hours
Language
English
CEUs
3.2