Wednesday's 8:15 PM - 10:30 PM
1/12/2026 - 3/6/2026
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to tie knots and hitches.
- Demonstrate the ability to select the proper riggings equipment for a particular lift.
- Demonstrate proper hitch and sling application.
- Demonstrate ability to inspect wire rope for defects and deterioration.
- Demonstrate reeving techniques.
- Select and maintain jacking equipment.
Faculty Contact Information
6:30pm to 8pm Thursdays
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to tie knots and hitches.
- Demonstrate the ability to select the proper riggings equipment for a particular lift.
- Demonstrate proper hitch and sling application.
- Demonstrate ability to inspect wire rope for defects and deterioration.
- Select and maintain jacking equipment.
ATP- Rigging, Hoisting, and Signaling Practices
Quizzes
Final Exam
Homework
Classroom Participation
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, log into KCConnect and click on “my registration statement” under Academic Profile.
Last date to withdraw from this class with a grade of “W” is Friday, February 16, 2026.
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
College Resources
Academic Skills Center
Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L335/339, is the location of most tutorial services. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring.
Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring .
Office of Disability Services – KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For disability services, go to room L326, Tel: 815-802-8632.
Learning Resource Center
The LRC provides a variety of services free to students (print, audio, video, cd-rom & microfilm collections, computers etc.)
The LRC is available to you Monday through Saturday. For specific hours, go to http://www.kcc.edu/students/library .
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
Course Outline
WEEK1–
1. Syllabus Overview
2. Assignments
WEEK2 Chapter 1 — Hoisting Safety
1. Compare the hoisting requirements for different industries.
2. Describe the unique aspects of personnel hoisting.
3. Describe the major safety considerations of hoisting activities.
4. List the major regulations and standards related to hoisting activities.
5. Explain the importance of understanding OSHA personnel definitions and rating terminology.
6. Explain how to acquire certification through training and examination.
WEEK 3 – Chapter 2 — Cranes
1. Compare the designs, operations, and applications of various types of cranes.
2. Identify the general procedures and personnel involved in operating a crane.
3. Describe the primary factors that affect the rated capacity of a crane.
4. Identify crane dynamics that affect lift safety and describe how to compensate for them.
5. Describe the general types of inspections involved in maintaining cranes.
Chapter 14 — Hoists
1. Identify the basic parts and specifications of a hoist.
2. Compare the main types of manually operated and power-operated hoists.
3. Detail how rope wraps onto a hoist drum.
4. Describe the functions and importance of common hoist safety features.
5. Describe the general procedures for testing hoist safety features.
WEEK 4 – Chapter 6 — Slings and Sling Hitches
1. List and describe the various materials and configurations used to construct slings.
2. Differentiate between the rated load, breaking strength, and safety factor of a sling.
3. List the types of information typically included on sling identification tags.
4. Describe various types of sling hitches and their advantages and disadvantages.
5. Calculate a sling load based on load weight and rigging arrangement.
Chapter 7 — Rigging Equipment Maintenance
1. Describe and compare the different types of rigging equipment inspections.
2. List common equipment inspection criteria.
3. Describe the actions needed to address damaged equipment.
4. Describe the requirements and procedures for equipment recordkeeping.
5. Evaluate the importance of ensuring equipment is stored clean and dry.
6. Detail proper rigging equipment storage conditions.
WEEK 5 – Chapter 8 — Rigging Hardware
1. Differentiate between the types of hooks and their uses.
2. Differentiate between the types of shackles and their uses.
3. Differentiate between the types of eyebolts and their uses.
4. Describe the uses of eye nuts, swivel hoist rings, turnbuckles, links, lifting beams, trolleys, and beam clamps.
5. List the general inspection criteria for removing rigging hardware from service.
Chapter 9 — Chains and Chain Slings
1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of chain for lifting purposes.
2. Describe the materials and methods used to construct chain.
3. Specify how extreme temperature affects chain strength.
4. Differentiate between various chain sling configurations.
5. List the identification requirements for chain and chain slings.
6. List the inspection criteria for removing chain or chain slings from service.
WEEK 6 – Chapter 10 — Synthetic Slings
1. List the advantages and disadvantages of slings made from synthetic fibers.
2. Describe the construction of webbing and round sling materials and how they are fabricated into lifting slings.
3. Identify the characteristics of synthetic slings that affect the sling strength.
4. List the required and recommended information for synthetic sling identification tags.
5. List the common types of damage that qualify a synthetic sling for being removed from service.
Chapter 11 — Wire Rope and Wire Rope Slings
1. Describe the basic construction of wire rope.
2. Compare the types of lay and strand patterns for wire rope and their effect on a rope’s characteristics.
3. Estimate the rated load of a wire rope sling, accounting for safety factor and bending efficiency.
4. Describe the general procedure for seizing and cutting a wire rope.
5. Compare the installation procedures and efficiency ratings of eye and socket terminations.
6. Identify common types of wire rope wear and damage.
WEEK 7 – Chapter 12 — Fiber Rope and Knots
1. Identify the types of fibers used in making fiber rope.
2. List and describe the way fiber rope is constructed.
3. Describe the factors that affect fiber rope strength.
4. List the methods of binding the cut end of a fiber rope.
5. Describe the common types of wear and damage to look for while inspecting fiber rope.
6. Identify the parts of a rope involved with knot tying.
7. Identify the proper knot, hitch, or bend for a given application.
8. Describe how to fabricate a short splice, back splice, and eye splice.
Chapter 13 — Block and Tackle
1. List and describe the features of different types of blocks.
2. Identify the parts of a block and of a block-and-tackle assembly.
3. Determine the mechanical advantage of a block-and-tackle assembly.
4. Calculate the lead-line force to hold and lift a load.
5. Apply the principle of mechanical advantage to load travel distance and speed.
6. Estimate the total block loading force on a standing block.
7. Describe the types of damage commonly found during block inspections.
WEEK 8 – Final
Exam
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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