Rigger Written Exam

Rigger Level I Exam Outline

The NCCCO Certified Rigger Level I Written Examination tests the following knowledge areas relating to rigging:

Domain: Scope of the Rigging Activity
(Approximately 11% of the Test)
Domain: Identify Rigging Components
(Approximately 18% of the Test)
Domain: Technical Knowledge
(Approximately 10% of the Test)
Domain: Inspection
(Approximately 25% of the Test)
Domain: Execution of Rigging Activity
(Approximately 36% of the Test)


DOMAIN: Scope of the Rigging Activity

(Approximately 11% of the Test)


• Know how to identify the load’s travel path
• Know how to identify load characteristics

- Know how to verify the load weight
-Know how to identify the attachment points

• Recognize special handling requirements
• Recognize unsafe rigging practices

-Pinch points
-Need for softeners
-Load stability
-Shock load
-Side load
-Body positioning
-Electrical hazards

• Know how to identify hazards
• Know how to communicate a hazard identification


DOMAIN: Identify Rigging Components

(Approximately 36% of the Test)

• Know how to identify slings

-Chain
-Wire rope
-Metal mesh
-Synthetic rope
-Synthetic web
-Synthetic round

• Know how to identify rigging hardware

-Shackles
-Adjustable hardware
-Links, rings, and swivels
-Rigging blocks
-Hooks
-Hoists
-Dollies, skates, and rollers
-A-frames
-Trolleys
-Compression hardware
-Beam clamps
-Softeners
-Eyebolts
-Swivel hoist rings
-Jacks

• Know how to identify below-the-hook lifting devices

-Structural (lifting beams)
-Mechanical lifting devices (including vacuum lifting devices)
-Close proximity operated lifting magnets
-Remotely operated lifting magnets
-Scrap- and material-handling grapples
-Plate clamps
-Beam and girder clamps


DOMAIN: Technical Knowledge

(Approximately 10% of the Test)

  • Understand and apply ASME non-inspection standards

    -ASME B30.5: Mobile and Locomotive Crane
    -ASME B30.9: Slings

    --Hitches

    -ASME B30.10: Hooks
    -ASME B30.16: Overhead Hoists
    -ASME B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
    -ASME B30.21: Manually Lever Operated Hoists
    -ASME B30.23: Personnel Lifting Systems
    -ASME B30.26: Rigging Hardware

  • Understand and apply OSHA non-inspection regulations

    -1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
    -1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
    -1926.550: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

  • Understand and apply signals

    -Hand
    -Voice


DOMAIN: Inspection

(Approximately 25% of the Test)

• Know ASME frequent inspection standards

-B30.9: Slings
-B30.10: Hooks
-B30.16: Overhead Hoists
-B30:20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
-B30.21: Manually Lever Operated Hoists
-B30.23: Personnel Lifting Systems
-B30.26: Rigging Hardware

• Know OSHA frequent inspection regulations

-1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
-1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling


DOMAIN: Execution of Rigging Activity

(Approximately 18% of the Test)

• Know how to use slings

-Chain
-Wire rope
-Metal mesh
-Synthetic rope
-Synthetic web
-Synthetic round

• Know how to use rigging hardware

-Shackles
-Adjustable hardware
-Links, rings, and swivels
-Rigging blocks
-Hooks
-Hoists
-Dollies, skates, and rollers
-A-frames
-Trolleys
-Compression hardware
-Beam clamps
-Softeners
-Eyebolts
-Swivel hoist rings
-Jacks

• Know how to use below-the-hook lifting devices

-Structural (lifting beams)
-Plate clamps
-Beam and girder clamps

• Know proper use of tag lines

-Know proper use of basic knots

• Know post-load movement activities

-Know how to secure the load
-Know how to disconnect the rigging
-Know how to stow the gear

 


Rigger Level II Exam Outline

NCCCO’s Certified Rigger Level II written examination tests the following knowledge areas relating to Rigging


Domain: Scope of the Rigging Activity
(Approximately 15% of test)
Domain: Planning the Rigging Activity
(Approximately 15% of test)
Domain: Selection of Rigging Components
(Approximately 34% of test)
Domain: Technical Knowledge
(Approximately 13% of test)
Domain: Inspection
(Approximately 10% of test)
Domain: Execution of Rigging Activity
(Approximately 13% of test)



DOMAIN: SCOPE OF THE RIGGING ACTIVITY


• Know how to identify the load to be moved
• Know how to identify the load’s travel path
• Know how load is to be positioned
• Know how to identify load characteristics

-Know how to calculate the load weight
-Know how to determine the center of gravity
-Know how to calculate the load dimensions
-Know how to identify the attachment points
-Know any special handling requirements

--Know the load composition
--Know the load’s structural integrity

-Recognize special handling requirements

• Recognize unsafe rigging practices

-Load stability

• Knowledge necessary to identify hazards.
• Knowledge necessary to communicate hazards



DOMAIN: PLANNING THE RIGGING ACTIVITY


• Know how to determine rigging equipment requirements
• Know lifting characteristics of the rigging equipment
• Know how to verify that the rigging can be removed
• Know the responsibilities of the signalperson
• Know the responsibilities of the equipment operator
• Know the responsibilities of the lift director
• Know how to calculate tensions on slings and rigging hardware



DOMAIN: SELECTION OF RIGGING COMPONENTS


• Know how to select slings

-Chain
-Wire rope
-Metal mesh
-Synthetic rope
-Synthetic web
-Synthetic round

• Know how to select rigging hardware

-Shackles
-Adjustable hardware
-Turnbuckles
-Chain hardware
-Links, rings and swivels
-Rigging block
-Hooks
-How to select hoists

--Air
--Lever
--Electric
--Manual (chain falls)

-Dollies/Skates/Rollers
-A-frames
-Trolley
-Know how to select compression hardware

--Wire rope clips
--Wedge sockets

-Beam clamps
-Softeners
-Eyebolts
-Swivel hoist rings
-Jacks

• Know how to identify below-the-hook lifting devices

-Structural (lifting beams)
-Mechanical lifting devices (including vacuum lifting devices)
-Close proximity operated lifting magnets
-Remotely operated lifting magnets
-Scrap and material handling grapples
-Plate clamps
-Beam/girder clamps



DOMAIN: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE


• Understand and apply ASME non-inspection standards

-ASME B30.5: Mobile and Locomotive Crane
-ASME B30.9: Slings

--Hitches

-ASME B30.10: Hooks
-ASME B30.16: Overhead hoists
-ASME B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
-ASME B30.21: Manually Lever Operated Hoists
-ASME B30.23: Personnel Lifting Systems
-ASME B30.26: Rigging Hardware

• Understand and apply OSHA non-inspection regulations

-1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
-1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
-1926.550: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

• Understand and apply signals

-Hand
-Voice



DOMAIN: INSPECTION


• Know ASME frequent inspection standards

-B30.9: Slings
-B30.10: Hooks
-B30.16: Overhead Hoists
-B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
-B30.21: Manually Lever Operated Hoists
-B30.23: Personnel Lifting Systems
-B30.26: Rigging Hardware

• Know OSHA frequent inspection regulations

-1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage
-1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling



DOMAIN: EXECUTION OF RIGGING ACTIVITY


• Know how to use slings

-Chain
-Wire rope
-Metal mesh
-Synthetic rope
-Synthetic web
-Synthetic round

• Know how to use rigging hardware

-Shackles
-Adjustable hardware

--Turnbuckles
--Chain hardware

-Links, rings and swivels
-Rigging block
-Hooks
-Hoists

--Air
--Lever
--Electric
--Manual

-Dollies/skates/rollers
-A-frames
-Trolley
-Compression hardware

--Wire rope clips
--Wedge sockets

-Beam clamps (used as attachment point)
-Softeners
-Eyebolts
-Swivel hoist rings
-Jacks

• Know how to use below-the-hook lifting devices

-Structural (lifting beams)
-Mechanical lifting devices
-Close proximity operated lifting magnets
-Remotely operated lifting magnets
-Scrap and material handling grapples

Information Source: http://www.nccco.org/certification/RG1Written.html