Duration: 5

Qualification: CPCCLRG3001 – Licence to Perform Rigging Basic Level

Assessment Type: Theory and Practical

Prerequisite: Individuals must hold CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging to undertake this course



Course Description:

Course Description

This foundational rigging course outlines the necessary skills to execute basic rigging tasks related to the movement of plant and equipment, steel erections, hoists (including mast climbing hoists), placement of pre-cast concrete, safety nets and static lines, perimeter safety screens and shutters. Additionally, it covers the handling of cantilever crane loading platforms for the purpose of obtaining a license.

Course Outcomes

Enrolling in this course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for acquiring a WorkCover Licence. After successfully completing the learning activities, participants will undergo assessment by a WorkCover assessor for their licensing test. Upon completion of the riggers course, participants will possess the competence to skillfully handle, position, and secure loads using mechanical load shifting equipment, ultimately obtaining their riggers ticket in Sydney.

The training covers the following key areas of skills and knowledge:

1. Job planning
2. Selection and inspection of equipment
3. Task setup
4. Erection and dismantling of structures and plant
5. Hazard and risk management

Frequently Asked Question

Class III rigging requires that a competent rigger communicates with a qualified person, who may also consult with a qualified engineer. The responsibilities of Class III rigging include creating rigging plans for Class I, II, or IV construction projects.

A certified rigger is someone who has been trained and certified to safely handle and move loads. The level of certification is based on the individual’s training, knowledge, skills, and ability to select, inspect, and properly use rigging equipment.

Rigging equipment assist in moving heavy loads from one place to another on a construction or industrial site safely. These devices can include chain blocks, winches, lever blocks, cranes, mechanical hoists, block and tackle, trolleys, lifting slings, pulleys, sheave blocks and many more