Entertainment Rigging Safety Training
This course equips you with vital skills for safe entertainment rigging in theater settings, covering everything from working at heights to final show execution. Learn to use PPE and harnesses correctly, perform accurate load calculations for trusses, lights, and speakers, select and inspect rigging hardware like shackles and hoists, conduct thorough pre-show checks, establish exclusion zones, and respond swiftly to incidents. By course end, you will confidently rig productions while meeting industry standards, ensuring protection for your team, audience, and gear throughout the process.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain mastery in entertainment rigging safety through this practical course. You will learn proper fall protection techniques, correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe methods for accessing work areas. Additionally, develop skills to create rigging plots, maintain documentation, and sequence rigging tasks efficiently even under pressure. Master risk assessment, pre-show inspections, incident response procedures, and exclusion zone management. Acquire knowledge in essential load calculations, appropriate hardware selection, and adherence to safety standards to safeguard crews, audiences, and equipment effectively.
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Develop skills
- Develop safe work at height skills using harnesses, PPE, and rescue plans on theater grids.
- Create detailed rigging plans by mapping venues, drawing load paths, and sequencing hangs under time constraints.
- Perform load calculations to estimate weights for trusses, lighting fixtures, and PA systems with basic math.
- Select, inspect, and maintain rigging hardware including shackles, slings, and hoists for secure use.
- Implement risk controls by setting exclusion zones, conducting checklists, and handling rigging incidents effectively.
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