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Rigger Basic Exam Outline
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The Basic examination portion of the NCCCO Rigger written certification program tests the following knowledge areas relating to Rigging:

Domain 1: Scope of the Rigging Activity
(Approximately 11% of the Test)
Domain 2: Rigging Components
(Approximately 18% of the Test)
Domain 3: Technical Knowledge
(Approximately 10% of the Test)
Domain 4: Inspection
(Approximately 25% of the Test)
Domain 5: Execution of Rigging Activity
(Approximately 36% of the Test)

DOMAIN 1: Scope of the Rigging Activity

(Approximately 11% of the Test)

• Know How to Identify Load Characteristics.
• Recognize Special Handling Requirements.
• Recognize Unsafe Rigging Practices.
   –– Pinch points
   –– Need for softeners
   –– Load stability
   –– Shock load
   –– Side load
   –– Body positioning
   –– Electrical Hazards
   –– Load Path
• Know How to Communicate a Hazard Identification.

DOMAIN 2: Rigging Components

(Approximately 18% 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
           - Turn Buckles
           - Chain Hardware
    –– Links, Rings and Swivels
    –– Rigging Block
    –– Hooks
    –– Hoists
          - Air
          - Lever
          - Electric
          - Manual (Chain Falls)
    –– Dollies
    –– A-frames
    –– Trolley
    –– Compression Hardware
          - Wire Rope Clips
          - Plate Clamps
    –– Softeners
    –– Spreader Beams
    –– Eyebolts
    –– Skates
    –– Jacks

DOMAIN 3: Technical Knowledge

(Approximately 10% of the Test)

• Understand and Apply ASME Non-Inspection Standards.
• Understand and Apply Manufacturers Recommendations.
• Understand and Apply OSHA Non-Inspection Regulations.

DOMAIN 4: Inspection

(Approximately 25% of the Test)

• Know applicable inspection and removal criteria.

  –– Know ASME Inspection Standards.
       - B30.9
       - B30.16
       - B30.21
       - B30.26
  –– Know OSHA Inspection regulations.
        - 1910.180
        - 1926.251
        - 1926.550

• Know how to conduct a pre-use inspection.

DOMAIN 5: Execution of Rigging Activity

(Approximately 36% of the Test)

• Know how to attach rigging components.
       –– Validate rigging set-up.
• 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
            - Turn Buckles
            - Chain Hardware
     –– Links, Rings and Swivels
     –– Rigging Block
     –– Hooks
     –– Hoists
           - A ir
           - Lever
           - Electric
           - Manual (Chain Falls)
     –– Dollies
     –– A-frames
     –– Trolley
     –– Compression Hardware

          - Wire Rope Clips
          - Plate Clamps
  –– Softeners
  –– Spreader Beams

  –– Eyebolts
   –– Skates
   –– Jacks
• Tag Lines
   –– Know how to tie basic knots.
   –– Know proper use of basic knots.
   –– Know proper use of tag lines.
• Know pre-movement requirements.
   –– Know the responsibility of signal person.
   –– Know how to communicate with the operator.
   –– Know roles of the lift director.
   –– Understand safety procedures.
   –– Know how to recognize hazards.
   –– Know how to verify the load is free to move.
• Know how to move the load.
• Know post-load movement activities.
   –– Know how to secure the load.
   –– Know how to disconnect the rigging.
   –– Know how to stow the gear.
   –– Know how to communicate damage to lift director.