Rigging Course - LEVEL 1

AIM

To provide a basic knowledge of techniques required to temporarily suspend equipment in a live entertainment setting.

COURSE CONTENT

A copy of the course syllabus is included.
The course comprises of a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, hand-outs, visual aids, group and individual practical sessions, problem solving and discussion.
This is the first of four levels of instruction and therefore does not assume any prior knowledge. Access to further levels will require attendance of the previous levels.
Trainees are provided with a log-book to record their work experience. Details of length of job, techniques used, responsibility held and name of supervisor may be entered. In this way, a record will be made of the trainees development and experience.

TARGET GROUP

Those who would benefit from this course are technicians desiring to be come riggers and others who would like to understand a little of what is going on over their head!
Job titles of previous trainees include: lighting techs, sound engineers, Health and Safety Licensing officers, production managers, in-house stage managers and venue managers.

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of this course, a Certificate of Attendance is issued. It details the topics covered on the course.
It is stressed that the certificate is not a statement of competence, as there is no assessment made of the trainees ability.