This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic rigging work.

Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.

This unit applies to rigging work involving:

• structural steel erection
• hoists
• pre-cast concrete members of a structure
• safety nets and static lines
• mast climbing work platforms
• perimeter safety screens and shutters
• cantilevered crane loading platforms.

Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads.

This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. This requirement may be met by either the successful completion of the unit CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging or holding a valid licence for dogging.

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

We are a nationally recognised training organisation, candidates who successfully complete the course will be provided with a statement of attainment for CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging rigging basic level.

Training Duration – 5 day course (8 hour days)

Courses and VOC’s (verification of competency) can be performed at the candidate’s worksite provided adequate equipment is available to conduct the assessment.

Competence in this unit, requires the completion of the National Assessment Instrument to obtain a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Requirements

Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
Must have good general health and fitness for practicals
Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots
Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number.
For further information regarding USI: http://www.usi.gov.au

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Training may be adjusted for participants with language, literacy and numeracy issues to ensure no candidate is at a disadvantage in completing this course. Please inform our office at the time of booking your course if you experience any language, literacy or numeracy issues.

High Risk Licence Fees

Candidates are to cover the cost of any additional high risk licence fees. As of April 2024, the pricing is as follows:

• $126 for new applications
• $68 to add a new class to an existing licence
• $169 to transfer to an existing interstate licence