Rigging Team Ltd

in association with James Eade and EXE Technology

2 days of intensive practical and theoretical control and power distribution training focused on rigging systems, with commonly used chain hoists and control platforms. Featuring EXE Drive and EXE Rise training equipment.

Suitable for novices as well as those with more experience of Rigging power and control systems.

Course runs 10:00 – 17:00 each day refreshments and a light lunch will be provided

Course outline

·        Basic electrical theory overview/recap: Ohms law and how current, voltage and resistance interact.

·        Electricity generation and the use of three- and single-phase supplies and the importance of phase balancing.

·        The methods of protection from shock and overloads

o   Practical demonstration: Measuring fault currents and voltage drop.

·        Essential motor theory: Direct online starting, phase reversal, inverter drives.

·        Control systems overview; Limit switches, up/down control, E-Stop operation.

o   The above based on the EXE Rise suggested wiring schemes.

o   Practical look at examples of controller functionality

o   Practical look at wiring conventions

o   Electrical standards and compliance notes

·        A basic guide to power quality.

·        Power measurements – a look at voltage drop and harmonics in demonstration equipment.

·        A review of electrical legislation and appropriate standards including BS 7671 (the ‘wiring regs’) and BS 7909.

·        Electrical maintenance and what is required for compliance with legislation.

·        On-site checks and tests.

On completion of the course candidates will have:

·        Comprehensive course notes

·        A numbered certificate of attendance relating to the syllabus above

·        An appreciation of their legal duties about power systems in automation

·        A basic knowledge of how to use electrical equipment safely in lifting operations

Trainee requirements:

·        Minimum 18 years of age on first day of course

Rigging Training FAQ’s:

What equipment do I need for the course?

We provide everything required except suitable work clothes and footwear.

Will the course make me a ‘qualified’ electrician or electrical system designer?

Attending a training course cannot make you competent or qualified but it will identify areas for improvement.

In the UK, employers must provide adequate training for work activity where there are risks to

your (or anyone else’s) health or safety because of the work you do.

Undertaking training with Rigging Team may help to satisfy that requirement.