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Certificate
Rigger
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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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.
Select and use rigging hardware including slings hitches and hoisting equipment in compliance with applicable ASME standardsApply sling angles and common hitch configurations to safely rig and lift loadsSelect and apply special rigging equipment including cribbing spreader bars and equalizer beams for complex lifting applicationsUse hoisting and jacking equipment and rigging equipment for moving loads including lateral loads and reeve block applicationsApply mobile crane safety operation practices including pre-lift meetings power line awareness and weather considerationsIdentify crane components and safety devices and apply knowledge of reeving patterns for crane operationsApply crane lifting capacity considerations including ground conditions landing zones and load chart selectionSet up and disassemble telescopic boom attachments including jibs and extensionsRead and apply load charts including deductions for crane configurations jib charts range diagrams and center of gravityApply crane stability and leverage principles to support safe lifting operationsInspect handle and maintain wire rope in compliance with applicable requirementsReeve wire rope onto load blocks and drums and apply knowledge of wire rope construction configurations and terminations