MIDLAND, TX – Registration is open for the Tomcat 2011 Hoist & Rigging workshops on February 16-19 in Midland, Texas. A team of instructors will deliver the Hoist & Truss workshop and the Rigging & Truss workshop. This ETCP recognized training program will provide hands-on-learning for basic and advanced training in hoist or rigging skills. "The curriculum is regularly enriched in response to the changing needs of the industry as well as the feedback provided by participants," said Tomcat's instructor Will Todd.
The hoist segment of the Hoist and Truss workshop features complete teardown and rebuild of a one ton Lodestar and a quarter-ton Prostar. Dave Carmack of Columbus McKinnon will provide detailed instruction on inspection, standards and hands-on segment of advanced troubleshooting. There will also be instruction on control systems and load testing. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to take CM's certification exam.
In the Rigging & Truss workshop, G. Anthony Phillips, an ETCP certified rigger and instructor of RigRider Rigging Services, will teach about safe rigging practices and principles while Morgan Neff will instruct on fall protection practices and equipment. Participants will also have the opportunity to put these principles into live practice in a segment working on a TOMCAT ground support system session.
In addition, both workshops will include a full day of truss instruction with Will Todd. The class includes basic and advanced concepts in truss usage, grid design, applying loads, ground support system considerations, structural design concepts, and inspection techniques.
To register, or for more information, please visit www.tomcatglobal.com/workshop.html.
