OPITO Rigger Competence Assessments (Stage 3 or 4)
The OPITO Rigger route to competence certification and reassessment includes four stages.
Stages 3 and 4 are the OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment which include:
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Assessment Overview
An OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment requires delegates to demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfil the role of a rigger safely and effectively.
Delegates are required to pass both a written and practical assessment over two days.
Assessment Objectives
Delegates completing an OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 3 will be able to;
- Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of a rigger safely and effectively
Assessment Content
An OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 3 includes;
- Knowledge assessment - a 'closed book' written test with a pass mark of 80%
- Practical assessment - leading and assisting in two lifting operations which will be conducted on AIS Training's large, state-of-the-art rigging frame within the Rigging and Lifting centre of excellence
Prerequisites
In order to complete an OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 3, delegates must have:
- Successfully completed the OPITO Rigger Stage 1 training (and hold a valid and in-date certificate)
- Successfully completed the OPITO Rigger Stage 2 workplace experience (and hold a completed OPITO Stage 2 logbook)
OR
- Possess sufficient and relevant work experience eligible to go directly to the OPITO Stage 3 assessment (and have a formal letter from their employer or senior employer verifying the experience)
Assessment Objectives
Delegates completing an OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 4 will be able to;
- Demonstrate that they have maintained the competence required for the rigger role
Assessment Content
An OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 4 includes;
- Knowledge assessment - a 'closed book' written test with a pass mark of 80%
- Practical assessment - leading and assisting in two lifting operations which will be conducted on AIS Training's large, state-of-the-art rigging frame within the Rigging and Lifting centre of excellence
Prerequisites
In order to complete an OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment Stage 4, delegates must hold:
- A valid OPITO approved Stage 3 or Stage 4 rigger certificate
Rigging and Lifting Handbook
The RigEx Rigging and Lifting Handbook is a pocked-sizes book available to provide essential information throughout your training and in your job roles. The handbook is available to purchase with your training >>