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The following is an outline of the practical testing procedure, as provided to candidates at the time of testing.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The following sections describe the specific tasks
you will be performing when taking the Practical
Examination. It is important that you understand
these instructions. If there is anything you do not
understand, please request clarification from the
Examiner.
TASKS
The Four Tasks are:
You will be required to complete all phases of the
test in sequence. You must report to the test site
at the scheduled time. The Test Site Coordinator is
responsible for setting the testing schedule. During
the Practical Examination, you are under the direction
of the Examiner and must follow the Examiner’s
directions at all times.
Once you have completed all of the Practical Exam you
must leave the testing area. Only personnel involved
in the administration of the test are allowed in the test area.
TIME LIMITS
There are no time limits for the Basic Rigger Practical Exam.
PRE-TEST BRIEFING
You will also watch a short Candidate Video or Power Point presentation showing all the tasks you will
be required to perform during the examination.
CANDIDATE ID AND SIGNATURE
Prior to beginning the examination, the Examiner will
ask you for a government issued photo identification
such as a driver’s license.
The Examiner will ask if you have read the Candidate
Information and Instructions and will answer any
questions you may have. He will have you sign the
score sheet indicating you understand the instructions
for the test.
TASK 1: PRE-USE RIGGING INSPECTION
• At the Examiner’s indication to ‘Start’ you will
inspect all of the rigging slings and hardware
located in front of you. Select those items that
meet the ‘Removal from Service’ criteria.
• Place the selected items to one side and say ‘done’ to indicate you have finished.
TASK 2: RIGGING HITCHES
• At the Examiner’s indication to start, you will be
directed to demonstrate six (6) different hitches.
• When you complete each hitch, say ‘done’ when
you are ready to have the hitch evaluated.
• You will rig a single vertical hitch using the web
sling and a 5/8” shackle on the eye bolt located
on the round tube. All other hitches will be rigged
around the round tube.
TASK 3: RIGGING CONNECTIONS
• You will have one (1) minute to review the available
rigging equipment for this testing session. The
rigging has been inspected and is approved for use.
• If your task involves the use of hardware that
requires a torque wrench for final tightening, you
are only required to secure the hardware to ‘finger
tight’ condition for the task assignment.
• Softeners are not required for these tasks.
• You will choose three task assignment cards, one of
each color for the three (3) rigging tasks.
• At the Examiner’s indication to ‘Start’ gather and
assemble the rigging materials that are required
to complete the assigned task. You will then rig
and suspend the 6" x 30" square aluminum tube as
described on the task assignment card.
• When you have completed your rigging
assignment, announce that you are ‘done.’ The
Examiner will evaluate your completed rigging
setup.
• You will disassemble the rigging assembly before
continuing on to the next rigging assignment.
TASK 4: BASIC KNOTS
• At the Examiner’s indication to ‘Start’ you will tie
five (5) different knots using a rope.
• When it is necessary, use the 4" round PVC pipe
and eye bolt as your anchor point.
• Tie each knot and say ‘done’ when you are ready to
have the knot Evaluated.
• Place the tying rope on the table after the last knot
has been evaluated.
POST TEST PROCEDURES
Once you have completed the Practical Examination:
• The Examiner will complete your score sheet.
• The Examiner is not permitted to review your score
sheet or discuss your performance on the test.
• Exam results will be mailed to you within
approximately twelve (12) working days of
International Assessment Institute’s receipt of the
score sheet.
• If you have completed all of your tests, you must
leave the test site.
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