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Rigger Certification Overview
Rigger Certification Overview
Excerpt from nccco.org: https://www.nccco.org/nccco/certifications/rigger
DEFINITION OF A RIGGER
A certified rigger is a person who has been trained and certified to handle and move loads. The level of
certification depends upon the individual’s training, knowledge, skill base, and ability to perform functions
related to the selection, inspection, and proper use of rigging equipment.
This person may be qualified in a craft or trade and carry an occupational title such as iron worker, electrician,
carpenter, millwright, mechanic, laborer, mason, longshoreman, lineman, pipe fitter, boilermaker, and the
like. (The persons described in the categories above will be referred to as rigger even though they carry
another occupational title.)
CERTIFIED RIGGER LEVEL I
NCCCO identified the following job duties for Rigger Level I certification. A Certified Rigger Level I can perform simple, repetitive rigging tasks when the load weight, center of gravity, the rigging, and rigging configuration are provided or known by the rigger through experience or on-the-job training prior to the rigging activities. Specifically, Level I Riggers should be able to demonstrate or have knowledge of how to:
- Inspect rigging before use
- Identify and attach rigging with basic knowledge of hitch configurations, capacities, and basic knots
- Recognize associated hazards
- Signal operations
- Use various types of rigging equipment and basic hitches and their applications
CERTIFIED RIGGER LEVEL II
In addition to knowing and demonstrating Rigger Level I knowledge and skills, a Certified Rigger Level II can select rigging components and procedures based on rigging capacity. A Level II Rigger can perform the following rigging tasks unsupervised:
- Estimate load weight and center of gravity
- Identify lift points
- Determine and select rigging based on loading
- Perform pre-use inspection of rigging and lift points
- Identify and attach rigging with knowledge of hitch configurations and load angle factors, rigging capacities, and load integrity
- Understand load dynamics and associated hazards
As applicable, Level II Riggers will also have a working knowledge of hoisting equipment, winches, jacks, industrial rollers, and similar equipment.
ELIGIBILITY
Requirements for certification include the following:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Comply with CCO’s Substance Abuse Policy
- Pass Written Examination
- Pass Practical Examination
- Comply with the NCCCO Code of Ethics
Candidates are permitted to schedule and take both the Level I and Level II written and practical exams at the same time; however, for Rigger Level II certification to be valid, Rigger Level I certification must also be current.
EXPERIENCE
NCCCO certification examinations are designed for persons who have been trained to handle and move loads.
CERTIFIED RIGGER LEVEL I EXAMS
Written Examination
The Certified Rigger Level I Written Examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the test.
Practical Examination
The successful completion of an NCCCO Certified Rigger Level I Practical Examination demonstrates a candidate’s basic rigging competency.
CERTIFIED RIGGER LEVEL II EXAMS
Written Examination
The Certified Rigger Level II Written Examination consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the test.
Practical Examination
The successful completion of an NCCCO Certified Rigger Level II Practical Examination demonstrates a candidate’s competency in rigging a load for a level lift and for rotating a load.
TRAINING KNOWLEDGE OVERVIEW
SCOPE OF THE RIGGING ACTIVITY
- Know how to identify the load to be moved
- Know how to identify the load’s travel path
- Know how load is to be positioned
- Know how to identify load characteristics
- Know how to calculate the load weight
- Know how to determine the center of gravity
- Know how to calculate the load dimensions
- Know how to identify the attachment points
- Know any special handling requirements
- Know the load composition
- Know the load’s structural integrity
- Recognize special handling requirements
- Recognize unsafe rigging practices
- Load stability
- Knowledge necessary to identify hazards
- Knowledge necessary to communicate hazards
PLANNING THE RIGGING ACTIVITY
- Know how to determine rigging equipment requirements
- Know lifting characteristics of the rigging equipment
- Know how to verify that the rigging can be removed
- Know the responsibilities of the signalperson
- Know the responsibilities of the equipment operator
- Know the responsibilities of the lift director
- Know how to calculate tensions on slings and rigging hardware
SELECTION OF RIGGING COMPONENTS
- Know how to select slings
- Chain
- Wire rope
- Metal mesh
- Synthetic rope
- Synthetic web
- Synthetic round
- Know how to select rigging hardware
- Shackles
- Adjustable hardware
- Turnbuckles
- Chain hardware
- Links, rings, and swivels
- Rigging block
- Hooks
- How to select hoists
- Air
- Lever
- Electric
- Manual (chain falls)
- Dollies/skates/rollers
- A-frames
- Trolley
- Know how to select compression hardware
- Wire rope clips
- Wedge sockets
- Beam clamps
- Softeners
- Eyebolts
- Swivel hoist rings
- Jacks
- Know how to identify below-the-hook lifting devices
- Structural (lifting beams)
- Mechanical lifting devices (including vacuum lifting devices)
- Close proximity operated lifting magnets
- Remotely operated lifting magnets
- Scrap and material handling grapples
- Plate clamps
- Beam/girder clamps
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Understand and apply ASME non-inspection standards
- ASME B30.5: Mobile and Locomotive Crane
- ASME B30.9: Slings
- ASME B30.10: Hooks
- ASME B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- ASME B30.26: Rigging Hardware
- Understand and apply OSHA non-inspection regulations
- 1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
- 1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
- 1926.1431: Hoisting Personnel
INSPECTION
- Know ASME periodic inspection standards
- B30.9: Sling
- B30.10: Hooks
- B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- B30.26: Rigging Hardware
- Know OSHA frequent inspection regulations
- 1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
- 1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
EXECUTION OF RIGGING ACTIVITY
- Know how to use slings
- Chain
- Wire rope
- Metal mesh
- Synthetic rope
- Synthetic web
- Synthetic round
- Know how to use rigging hardware
- Shackles
- Adjustable hardware
- Turnbuckles
- Chain hardware
- Links, rings, and swivels
- Rigging block
- Hooks
- Hoists
- Air
- Lever
- Electric
- Manual
- Dollies/skates/rollers
- A-frames
- Trolley
- Compression hardware
- Wire rope clips
- Wedge sockets
- Beam clamps (used as attachment point)
- Softeners
- Eyebolts
- Swivel hoist rings
- Jacks
- Know how to use below-the-hook lifting devices
- Structural (lifting beams)
- Mechanical lifting devices
- Close proximity operated lifting magnets
- Remotely operated lifting magnets
- Scrap and material handling grapples
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