Every lift begins with someone choosing the right sling and hitch. This Rigger Level I certification course builds that foundation online, from the physics of a suspended load to inspection and removal criteria, and finishes with preparation for the written exam.
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How This Differs From Rigger Level I Qualification
This course prepares you to sit an accredited third-party Rigger Level I exam (for example NCCCO), so the credential comes from the certifying body after you pass its written and practical tests. If your employer only needs to document that crew members are qualified riggers under OSHA, the Rigger Level I qualification course is built for that instead.
Rigger Level I Lessons
01
Rigging fundamentals
Who does what on a lift crew and how forces act on a load hanging from a hook.
02
Hitches
Vertical, choker and basket hitches, and how to pick the right one for the load.
03
Slings and hardware
Wire rope, synthetic and chain slings, plus shackles, eyebolts and hooks.
04
Sling angles and load control
How angle increases sling tension, basic tension math and using taglines.
05
Inspection and removal criteria
What to look for before each use and when gear must be taken out of service.
06
Practical application and exam prep
Load movement scenarios, review and written exam readiness.
Who Needs Level I
Apprentice riggers
Laborers who hook and unhook loads
Ironworkers and millwrights
Crane operators who rig their own picks
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Course versus credential
You earn a certificate of completion here. An accredited Rigger Level I certification comes from NCCCO or NCCER after you pass their written and practical exams; compare the NCCCO and NCCER programs.
Level I Skills
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Select a hitch and sling suited to the load
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Calculate how sling angle affects tension
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Inspect slings and hardware before use
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Control a load with taglines
Before You Enroll
Is this the same as the Rigger Level I Qualification course?
The subject matter overlaps. This page is for workers aiming at an accredited certification exam; the qualification course suits employers documenting qualified-rigger training. Ask us if you are unsure.
Does the course issue my certification?
No. It issues a certificate of completion. The certifying body awards certification once you pass its exams.
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