Which Class of Rigging is Right for You

Rigging work involves the use of mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure a load, including the plant, equipment or members of a structure. The setting up or dismantling of cranes or hoists is also included.

If you work in the lift and escalator sector, there may be a requirement to hold a Rigger or Dogger licence. Find out more about licencing high-risk work for lifts and escalators.

What is Rigging?

In order to insure the stability of those members, rigging work involves the use of mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure a load, including the plant, equipment or members of a structure. The setting up or dismantling of cranes or hoists is also included.

Why You Should Do a Rigging Course

Rigging is classified as a high-risk activity that requires a high-risk work licence for anyone intending to perform rigging work (HWRL). We deliver Basic Rigging and Dogging training at Nara Training & Assessing. Instead of boosting your career prospects by being eligible to perform both dogging and basic rigging work, we strongly recommend you to enrol in a combined Dogging and Basic Rigging course Perth. Read our Difference Between Dogging and Rigging blog post for more information.

Which Class of Rigging is Right For You?

There is a strong demand throughout Australia for licenced Riggers, particularly in Western Australia, which accounts for 25.2% of all Riggers in the nation (Source: Job Outlook). If you are looking to upskill and boost your career prospects, the answer might be a rigging training course. We’re giving you the run down on all you need to know about Rigging in this blog post to help you get started on this journey.

What are the Different Classes of Rigging?

In Australia, there are three kinds of rigging licences, each with its own description of the type of rigging work that can be carried out. Find out more about Perth dogging courses here.

High Risk Work License – Classes of Rigging License

Dogging Basic Rigging RB

Intermediate Rigging RI

Advanced Rigging RA

Basic Rigging

The Dogging License requirements are covered by a Basic Rigging licence. You must hold a dogging licence or be enrolled in a Combined Dogging and Basic Rigging training course to apply for a Basic Rigging licence. The scope of work for Basic Rigging includes:

Dogging work

Structural steel erection

Particular hoists

Placement of pre-cast concrete members of a structure

Safety nets and static lines

Mast climbers Perimeter safety screens and shutters

Cantilevered crane loading platforms

Intermediate Rigging

You need to have an Intermediate Rigging licence to participate in intermediate rigging work. You must hold or have previously passed an assessment for a Dogging License and Basic Rigging License to apply for an Intermediate Rigging licence. The scope of work for Intermediate Rigging includes:

Rigging work in the class Basic

Rigging All hoists

Rigging of cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators

Tilt-slabs Demolition of structures or plant

Dual lifts

Advanced Rigging

You must have an Advanced Rigging licence to perform Advanced Rigging work. You must hold or have previously passed an assessment for a Basic Rigging Dogging License or an Intermediate Rigging License in order to apply for an Advanced Rigging licence.

The scope of work for Advanced Rigging includes:

Rigging work in the class Intermediate Rigging

Rigging of gin poles and shear legs

Flying foxes and cableways

Guyed derricks and structures

Suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds