OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment and Reassessment
This is aimed at personnel who have had previous training and experience in rigging and lifting operations. Delegates will complete the following tasks: 1) Obtain and position the lifting equipment and lifting accessories as detailed in the lifting plan 2) Loft, cross-haul and lower loads 3) Move loads where there are obstruction restricting the direct path of the load e.g. over, under or around pipework.
Description
Introduction
The objective of the course is to establish that the candidate has the required
underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfil the role of Rigger safely and effectively.
The competence assessment is comprised of two parts: knowledge and
practical assessment. Successful candidates that fully meet the knowledge and practical standard will then be deemed competent to undertake rigger
operations in the workplace.
Assessment Content
At the beginning of the course, delegates are given a theory test to ensure their understanding of the knowledge elements of the modules. The test pass mark is 80%.
Following completion of the theory test, delegates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to lead two lifting operations and assist with two lifting operations.
Certification
An OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment certificate will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete both the Knowledge Assessment and the Practical Assessment.
Revalidation
Two yearly intervals.
Prerequisites
Learners must possess:
Option 1
(a) A valid OPITO approved Rigger Initial Training Certificate awarded within the previous 32 months.
AND
(b) A fully completed and valid OPITO Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 50 tasks, based on the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Standard and Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements. The logbook must be signed as true and valid by the employing company head of discipline or the employing company discipline manager and confirmed by the Centre as being present and correct prior to assessment taking place.
OR
(c) Learners who have completed the Initial Training between November 1st, 2021 to November 30th, 2023 only.
If a learner completed the Rigger Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between November 1st, 2021, and November 30th, 2023, a fully completed and valid OPITO Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 10 tasks, such as a copy of the lifting plan, permit or toolbox talk, based on the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Standard and Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements. The logbook must be signed as true and valid by the employing company head of discipline or the employing company discipline manager and confirmed by the Centre as being present and correct prior to assessment taking place.
Option 2
(d) An OPITO Approved Rigger Competence Assessment or Reassessment Certificate awarded within the previous 30 months.
NOTE: Learners who possess an OPITO Rigger Assessment or Reassessment Certificate which has expired by more than 6 months will be required to attend the OPITO Rigger Initial Training prior to undertaking the Rigger Competence Assessment. In these instances, there will be no requirement to complete a Workplace Experience Logbook.
OPITO Rigger Competence Reassessment
Learners must possess a valid in-date OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment or OPITO Rigger Competence Reassessment Certificate.