If you would like a proposal to conduct this program at your facility, or if you have questions about this program, please submit the following information:

At your Facility

Objective:

To train and qualify participants in selected subject areas which may include sling fabrication, socketing, and proof testing.

Time:

The time required to conduct this program varies from 1 to 4 days, depending upon the number of participants and the number of subject areas they are attempting to qualify in.

Classroom Subjects:

The participant will take a written exam in each subject area he/she is attempting to qualify in. The subjects currently available for qualification are:

* Wire rope slings - hand splice
* Wire rope slings - mechanical splice
* Wire rope socketing - zinc/resin
* Alloy chain sling - welded
* Alloy chain sling - mechanical assembly
* Synthetic web sling - flat
* Synthetic web sling - round
* Fiber rope sling - hand splice
* Metal mesh sling
* Proof/pull testing

Hands On Session:

The participant must perform the complete steps of fabrication (2 items) in each subject area he/she is attempting to qualify in.

Skill Measurement:

Written exams (80% to pass) will be administered. The fabricated items are inspected for quality and proficiency, then pulled to destruction to confirm efficiency. Breaks are reviewed as typical vs. non-typical. The instructor may ask questions of the participant to confirm his/her knowledge level of the subjects. The entire process is documented, including wire rope certificates, test machine calibration records, swaging die checks, rigger's written tests and break test records.

Location & Equipment:

The course is conducted at a client-provided facility. The client provides all necessary materials and equipment necessary for the fabrication process.

Materials:

Each participant receives a Course Manual and basic fabrication procedures.

Those qualifying receive a Qualification Card valid for 3 years.

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