Course Description
The target group for Rigger Competence Assessment are personnel that wish to become OPITO-certified competent riggers - having successfully completed the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Standard and Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook or possess sufficient and relevant work experience to be eligible for the OPITO Rigger Competence assessment.
N.B. No training is provided in the assessment. Candidates who feel they require additional training should contact us to discuss your options.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, valid for 2 years.
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App by scanning the QR code on the certificate.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 16 hours over 2 days.
Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates must possess:
Option 1
(a) (a)A valid OPITO-approved Rigger Initial Training Certificate awarded within the previous 32 months.
And
(b) A fully completed and valid OPITO Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 50 tasks*, based on the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Standard and Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements. The logbook must be signed as true and valid by the employing company head of discipline or the employing company discipline manager and confirmed by the Centre as being present and correct prior to assessment taking place. (b) A fully completed and valid OPITO Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 50 tasks*, based on the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Standard and Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements. The logbook must be signed as true and valid by the employing company head of discipline or the employing company discipline manager and confirmed by the Centre as being present and correct prior to assessment taking place.
*Supporting evidence is not required for learners who completed the Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between February 29th, 2020, and February 28th, 2022.
or
(c) If a learner completed the Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between February 29th, 2020, and February 28th, 2022 and does not have a completed Workplace Experience Logbook, a formal letter from a current employer, meeting the below criteria, may be accepted.
Contact GSS for a copy of the letter template.
What does the course cover?
The aim and objectives of the Rigger competence assessment are to establish that the learner has the required underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of Rigger safely and effectively.
How is the course assessed?
Theory assessment
Candidates will be required to undertake a written knowledge assessment test.
The knowledge assessment is a ‘closed book’ format. Candidates must achieve a pass mark of 80% or higher of the criteria to successfully complete the knowledge assessment.
Practical Assessment
Each candidate will be expected to lead two lifting operations and assist with two lifting operations. Each lifting operation should be of approximately one and a half hours duration and include rigging activities.
The successful candidate i.e. the candidate that fully meets the knowledge and practical assessment / reassessment standard will then be deemed competent to undertake Rigger operations in the workplace.
₹ 56095.00 INR
(Exld GST)
Course info
- Certificate
- OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years
- Duration
- 2.0 days
- Who is it for
For personnel that wish to become OPITO-certified competent riggers
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