This course covers the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic rigging work. Rigging work is undertaken in construction and other industries where load shifting equipment is used to move, place or secure loads. Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in civil construction, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, maintain and shift loads using a vehicle loading crane. This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.