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DEFINITION OF A RIGGER
A person who has become certified to handle and
move loads. The level of certification depends on
the individual’s training, knowledge, skill base and
ability to perform functions related to the selection,
inspection and proper use of rigging equipment.
This person may be qualified in a craft or trade and
carry an occupational title such as iron worker,
electrician, carpenter, millwright, mechanic,
laborer, mason, longshoreman, lineman, pipe fitter,
boilermaker, and the like. (The persons described in
the categories below will be referred to as “rigger”
though they carry another occupational title.)
CERTIFIED BASIC RIGGER
The NCCCO Rigger Task Force has identified the
following job duties for the Basic level certified rigger.
The basic level rigger can perform simple, repetitive
rigging tasks when the load weight, center of gravity,
the rigging and rigging configuration are provided or
known by the rigger through experience, or on-the-job
training prior to the rigging activities. Specifically, they
should be able to demonstrate or have knowlegdge of
the following:
• Pre-use rigging inspection
• Identify and attach rigging with basic knowledge of
hitch configurations, capacities, and basic knots
• Recognize associated hazards
• Signaling operations
• Use various types of rigging equipment and basic
hitches and their applications
ELIGIBILITY
Requirements for certification include the following:
EXPERIENCE
NCCCO certification examinations are designed for persons who are trained to handle and move loads.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The Basic Rigger Written Examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the Basic Rigger Written Examination.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
The successful completion of a NCCCO Rigger Basic Practical Examination demonstrates a candidate's basic rigging competency.
CERTIFICATION TIME FRAMES
Candidates have 12 months from the time they pass
the initial Written or Practical test in which to pass
the corresponding (Written or Practical) exam. The
written or practical exam can be taken in any order.
A candidate must pass both the Written and Practical
Examination in order to be certified for a 5-year period.
Candidates who do not take and pass both the Written
and Practical Exams within the 12 month time frame
will be required to start the certification process again
from the beginning.
RECERTIFICATION
NCCCO certification is valid for five (5) years.
Candidates must complete all of their recertification
requirements during the 12 months prior to their
expiration date. This includes:
- Passing the Written Recertification Examination
- Compliance with CCO's Substance Abuse Policy
- Compliance with the Code of Ethics
However, candidates who do need to take the
Practical Exam for any reason must do so before their
certification expires. There is no “grace period” after
the date of expiration. Candidates whose certification
has lapsed must take the full Written and Practical
Examinations over again in order to be recertified.
The Basic Rigger Recertification Examination consists
of 30 multiple choice questions with a time limit of 30
minutes.
Certified candidates may take their Written
Recertification Examinations up to one (1) year prior
to their date of expiration. Regardless of the date of the recertification examination within that one year period,
the new five-year certification period begins from the
date of expiration of the candidate’s initial certification.
[Note: Candidates who recertify more than 12 months
prior to their expiration date will have their new
certification period begin immediately, not from the
end of their current certification period.]
Recertification exams will be available at regularly
scheduled test administrations. Candidates wishing
to recertify should contact the Test Site Coordinator
who set up the initial certification. Candidates whose
employment circumstances have changed should ask
their new employer to schedule a test administration.
For more information about recertification, please
contact NCCCO’s Recertification Department at
(703) 560-2391 or via e-mail at info@nccco.org.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR RIGGERS
NCCCO Riggers must comply with the NCCCO’s Code
of Ethics during their certification as illustrated below:
As a NCCCO-Certified Rigger, I will perform my work in
a manner:
(i) free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity,
gender, age, national origin and disability.
(ii) so as to place the safety and welfare of workers
associated with load movement activities above
all other considerations.
(iii) so as to protect nearby general public property
and the environment.
In addition, I will:
(iv) make my management aware if I have safety
concerns relating to the operations which I am
performing.
(v) not knowingly violate safety related regulations,
warnings or instructions set forth by OSHA,
recognized safety standards, or the rigging gear
manufacturer.
(vi) not misrepresent or knowingly deceive others
concerning my experience or the capabilities
of myself or the rigging operations I am
performing.
(vii) not misrepresent or misuse my certification
card or the NCCCO logo, which are the property
of NCCCO, and I understand that I must return
the card to NCCCO immediately if required to
do so.
DISCIPLINARY POLICY
NCCCO’s Ethics and Discipline Committee is
responsible for establishing and implementing
standards of conduct, such as ethical standards,
policies and procedures for disciplinary action.
Grounds for revocation of certification status shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Period of certification exceeded without renewal.
2. Evidence of falsification of any information on any
documents submitted to NCCCO or its agents.
3. Evidence of non-compliance with NCCCO’s
Substance Abuse Policy.
4. Evidence of culpability in an accident during
certification period.
5. Evidence of non-compliance with the Code of
Ethics.
Certified Riggers, who wish to appeal a decision
regarding revocation of their rigger certification, must
do so in writing to the Appeals Committee, stating the
grounds for the appeal. This should be addressed to:
Executive Director
National Commission for the Certification of
Crane Operators (NCCCO)
2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 505
Fairfax, VA 22031
NCCCO has established policies and procedures to
fairly and consistently address alleged violations of
the Code of Ethics. The complaints procedures have
been designed to ensure that only valid and actionable
complaints are investigated and considered, and
that all parties involved in the complaint have an
opportunity to document circumstances warranting
the complaint, and to respond to the complaint.
NCCCO has a two-tier process to ensure that issues
regarding the practice and conduct of certified
riggers are fairly and reasonably investigated and
determined, and that the public is protected against
unprofessional and unethical conduct by certificants. Complaints against certificants are initially investigated
by NCCCO’s Manager of Test Integrity who reports
to NCCCO’s Ethics and Discipline Committee. If the
complaint is considered actionable, the Ethics and
Discipline Committee informs both the certificant
and the complainant of the official opening of the
investigation. Following the investigation of the
complaint, the Ethics and Discipline Committee
informs the certificant and the complainant of its
decision. If a sanction is imposed, the certificant may
request an appeal of the decision to the NCCCO Board
of Directors. The decision of the NCCCO Board of
Directors is final.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
It is the policy of NCCCO that riggers shall not use a
prescribed or over-the-counter substance which would
impair their ability to perform safe rigging practices.
This includes illegal drugs, controlled substances
(including trace amounts), look-alike drugs, designer
drugs, or any other substance which may have an effect
on the human body of being a narcotic, depressant,
stimulant or hallucinogen.
An exception to this rule is that a rigger may use such a substance or drug if it is prescribed by a licensed
medical practitioner who is familiar with the rigger’s
medical history and all assigned duties, and who has
advised the rigger that the prescribed substance or
drug will not adversely affect the rigger’s ability to
perform safe rigging practices
It is a condition of certification that riggers certified by
NCCCO attest to their compliance with this Substance
Abuse Policy. Non-compliance with this policy
automatically revokes a candidate’s certification status.
CERTIFICATION CARDS
Certified riggers receive a laminated photo ID card at
no cost when they certify for the first time and when
they complete the requirements for recertification.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Certificants who change their address must notify NCCCO
as soon as possible. Failure to do so may cause certificants to
miss important updates on the NCCCO program that
could affect their certification.
Changes of address should be sent to International
Assessment Institute (IAI). They must be in writing, but
can be sent via letter or fax. A form is provided for this
purpose in the Candidate Handbook or the Handbook & Forms page.
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