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Advanced Rigger

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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This assessment is intended for Advanced Riggers who are seeking certification. Candidates should demonstrate sustained competency, safe work habits, and applied knowledge of both core and advanced rigging practices.

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Focus Statement This assessment is intended for Advanced Riggers who are seeking certification. Candidates should demonstrate sustained competency, safe work habits, and applied knowledge of both core and advanced rigging practices. The candidate possesses extensive expertise, often exceeding 5-10 years of experience as a Rigger. Rigging constitutes their primary full-time responsibility, enabling them to consistently make informed decisions and discern between correct and incorrect practices. They are adept at resolving issues that others may encounter, showcasing their proficiency. Overview - Three-hour closed-book examination - May use a basic function, non-printing calculator - No extra papers, books, notes, or study materials are allowed The minimum passing score is 80 Practical Examination A corresponding hands-on Practical Examination is available and required to earn a certified credential. NCCER Curriculum All NCCER knowledge assessments are referenced to NCCER’s curriculum modules as listed on this specification sheet. This assessment is referenced to NCCER’s 3rd edition of the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Rigger curricula. You may order books and modules from Pearson by visiting www.nccer.org/ order-books-modules/. Assessment Development All questions are developed and approved by subject matter experts under the direction of NCCER. Credentials Upon successful completion of the certification requirements, credentials can be viewed and printed by the individual or assessment program through their NCCER Account. Score Report and Training Prescription Each candidate will have online access to their assessment results including their overall score and recommended training through their NCCER Account.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Understand and follow safety procedures, including the proper use, inspection, and care of rigging hardware, slings, and hitches
  • Contribute to and follow lift plans, including identifying hazards, selecting appropriate equipment, and ensuring safe sequencing of lifts
  • Understand how weight distribution, swing, angle, and motion affect loads during lifting and movement
  • Use hoisting, jacking, and special rigging tools (e.g., spreader bars, equalizer beams, cribbing) correctly and effectively
  • Understand crane components, configurations, and setup procedures, including boom assembly and stability considerations
  • Perform inspections and ensure proper handling, configuration, and use of wire rope and terminations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Riggers49-9096.00
  • Production Workers, All Other51-9199.00
  • Hoist and Winch Operators53-7041.00
  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers47-2221.00
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers51-2011.00
  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers47-2221.00
  • Production Workers, All Other51-9199.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
  • Crane and Tower Operators53-7021.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Rigging safety tests — conduct pre-lift checks on assembled rigging systems with reduced oversight to confirm load integrity.
  • Worker coordination signals — issue clear hand and verbal signals to hoist operators and ground crew during routine lifting operations.
  • Load attachment techniques — apply slings, shackles, and chains to varied load shapes using appropriate hitches in a production environment.
  • Gear selection decisions — evaluate load weights, dimensions, and facility constraints to choose cables, pulleys, and winches independently for standard lifts.
  • Multi-point suspension setups — rig and balance loads at multiple attachment points to enable controlled tilting and turning around common obstacles.
  • Chainfall and gin pole operation — use manually operated equipment to move moderately heavy loads through tight or confined spaces.
  • Rigging hardware maintenance — inspect, clean, and store equipment after each job and flag worn or damaged components for replacement.
  • Rigging drawings and load charts — read and apply standard documentation to plan and execute assigned lifts without step-by-step supervision.
  • Time and task coordination — organize sequence of rigging activities to meet project schedules in a construction or industrial setting.
  • Incident and near-miss documentation — record and communicate observations using site reporting forms and email software to support safety programs.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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