Rigger Level II Certification Prep Lessons
Every module assumes you already know basic slings and hitches.
Advanced load calculations
Estimating weights from dimensions and material, finding the center of gravity and working out each leg's share of the load.
Complex lift rigging
Drifting, turning, rolling and upending loads without shock loading or losing control.
Rigging plan development
Documenting gear, angles, capacities and contingencies in a plan another rigger could follow.
Advanced hardware selection
Spreader bars, lifting beams, equalizer systems, chain hoists, come-alongs and specialized below-the-hook devices.
Supervision & communication
Directing rigging crews, coordinating with the operator and signal person, and running the pre-lift brief.
Exam preparation
Calculation drills and scenario questions for the Level II written test, plus practical exam readiness.
Writing a Rigging Plan Someone Else Can Follow
A Level II rigger's work often outlives the shift. The plan you write may be executed by a different crew, reviewed by a lift director or pulled out after an incident. The course teaches you to document the load weight and how you found it, the center of gravity, each piece of gear with its rated capacity, sling angles and resulting tensions, and the contingencies if something doesn't match on the day.
Clear plans also make the exam easier. Many Level II questions present a partially completed scenario and ask what's missing or wrong — exactly the review skill you build by writing plans yourself.
We also cover the communication side: walking a crew through the plan, assigning tag-line and hold positions, and confirming with the operator and signal person before the load leaves the ground. A good plan only works if everyone on the lift understands it.
Who Moves Up to Rigger Level II
- Experienced Level I riggers
- Rigging foremen and leads
- Ironworker and millwright journeymen
- Heavy-haul and machinery movers
- Lift planners
- Plant shutdown supervisors
Your path to the Level II card
Our course prepares you for the knowledge test. The credential comes from NCCCO or NCCER once you pass their written and practical Rigger II exams. Read the NCCCO Rigger Level II overview or the NCCER Rigger Level 2 overview to compare.
Level I vs. Level II at a Glance
Use this comparison to judge whether you're ready for the advanced exam.
| Area | Rigger Level I | Rigger Level II |
|---|---|---|
| Load weight | Uses given or tagged weights | Calculates weight and center of gravity |
| Rigging selection | Picks slings and hardware for routine lifts | Designs rigging for complex and unbalanced loads |
| Planning | Follows the plan | Writes and documents the plan |
| Supervision | Works under direction | Directs riggers and coordinates the lift |
Where Rigger Level 2 Training Online Gets Used
Plant turnarounds
Vessels, exchangers and rotating equipment with odd centers of gravity demand Level II planning.
Machinery moving
Rolling, jacking and skidding loads where a crane can't reach — careful planning keeps them upright.
Steel erection
Long members, spreader bars and multi-leg bridles make sharing-of-load math routine work.