无论是在重型设备现场工作还是为马戏团或剧院建造复杂的索具系统，合格的索具每天都能挽救生命，并且是新斯科舍省许多行业的重要组成部分。作为索具，您要负责起吊和移动物体或负载用起重机，绳索，滑轮，环链葫芦等设备。在此程序中，您将通过学习以下内容来开发在索具领域工作所需的能力，技能和知识：<br>如何准确评估重物的大小和重量<br>索具和起重绳索，吊索的能力和其他设备<br>有效地吊装，起吊和着陆重物的操作程序<br>与吊装操作和安全工作规范有关的危险因素<br>如何制造，检查，安装和维修吊索和吊装设备<br>
Whether it's working on a heavy equipment jobsite or building complicated rigging systems for circuses or theatres, qualified riggers save lives every day and are a vital part of many industries in Nova Scotia.As a rigger, you are responsible for lifting and moving objects or loads with cranes, ropes, pulleys, chain hoists and other equipment. In this program, you develop the competencies, skills and knowledge you need to work in the rigging field by learning:How to accurately assess the size and weight of heavy objects.<br>The capacity of rigging devices and hoisting ropes, slings and other equipment.Operating procedures for effective rigging, lifting and landing of heavy loads.Hazardous factors associated with rigging operations and safe work practices.How to fabricate, inspect, install and repair rigging slings and lift equipment.With a solid foundation, you are prepared to secure employment as a rigger in a wide variety of industries, ranging from offshore oil rigs to entertainment rigging, to sales and inspection. Many graduates also offer their services as independent consultants.