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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
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
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