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Rigger

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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The purpose of this assessment is to determine the proficiency level for an entry-level Rigger, or a skilled tradesperson who incorporates rigging into their job responsibilities but does not specialize in it.

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Focus Statement The purpose of this assessment is to determine the proficiency level for an entry-level Rigger, or a skilled tradesperson who incorporates rigging into their job responsibilities but does not specialize in it. They perform under specific instructions and may need guidance in challenging or novel situations. Their fundamental knowledge base encompasses: - Familiarity with load charts, including deductions and capacity considerations. - Adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. - Competence in handling telescopic booms. - Understanding of load dynamics. - Proficiency in recognizing key components of a lift plan. - Basic comprehension of erecting and stowing jibs/ extensions and their relevance to rigging. - Knowledge of crane operations involving telescopic booms and swinging jibs. - Awareness that lower angles in rigging operations lead to increased stress, although precise stress calculations may not be within their purview. Overview - Two-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

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Select and use rigging hardware including slings hitches and hoisting equipment in compliance with applicable ASME standards
  • Apply sling angles and common hitch configurations to safely rig and lift loads
  • Select and apply special rigging equipment including cribbing spreader bars and equalizer beams for complex lifting applications
  • Use hoisting and jacking equipment and rigging equipment for moving loads including lateral loads and reeve block applications
  • Apply mobile crane safety operation practices including pre-lift meetings power line awareness and weather considerations
  • Identify crane components and safety devices and apply knowledge of reeving patterns for crane operations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
  • Riggers49-9096.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Pumps, compressors, and generators — operate with limited oversight to supply power for tools and machinery during routine construction activities.
  • Construction site layouts — measure, mark, and record openings and distances with moderate independence using standard measuring instruments.
  • Project plans and written specifications — read and interpret to determine daily work activities with occasional clarification from a lead worker.
  • Pneumatic tampers and compaction equipment — operate to compact and level earth to grade specifications on excavation and backfill tasks.
  • Hand signal communication — execute established signals to guide equipment operators during alignment and material placement in familiar site conditions.
  • Machinery and equipment — perform routine lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs following standard maintenance checklists.
  • Building materials inventory — coordinate loading, unloading, and distribution to correct locations by cross-referencing project plans with minimal supervision.
  • Multiple simultaneous tasks — coordinate physical actions across limbs and tools to maintain productivity and safety on a busy job site.
  • Site hazard protocols — apply public safety and security procedures consistently during daily site preparation and cleanup activities.
  • Crew communication — exchange clear verbal information with co-workers and supervisors to support task sequencing on an active construction site.

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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