Course curriculum

  • 1
    Module 1: Introduction and Objectives
    • 1.1 Raising and MA Learning Objectives
  • 2
    Module 2: Mechanical Advantage Overview of Content
    • 2.1 Pulleys and Mechanical Advantage in Brief
    • 2.2 Simple vs Compound vs Complex Pulley Systems
    • 2.3 Piggyback Systems
  • 3
    Module 3: Mechanical Advantage Considerations
    • 3.1 9 Considerations During Rescue and Rigging Operations
  • 4
    Module 4: Powered Systems
    • 4.1 Capstan Winches
  • 5
    Module 5: Set-Up of Mechanical Advantage Systems
    • 5.1 - 1:1 System with Ratchet
    • 5.2 - 3:1 Systems
    • 5.2 - 5:1 MA Systems
    • 5.3 - 4:1 MA System with Double Pulleys
    • 5.4 - 9:1 MA System
    • 5.5 - 5:1 Complex MA System
    • 5.6 - 6:1 Compound MA System
    • 5.7 - 2:1 MA System
    • 5.7 - 4:1 Compound MA System
    • 5.8 - Mini Tip - The Z Rig Method