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 course 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.

The unit of competency covered in this course is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Unit:

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level

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.