Level 1 Award in Rigger
The Level 1 Award in Rigger offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge and practical awareness for assisting with basic rigging and lifting activities under appropriate supervision. The course focuses on rigging equipment, basic load handling, communication, equipment insp...
About this qualification
The Level 1 Award in Rigger offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge and practical awareness for assisting with basic rigging and lifting activities under appropriate supervision. The course focuses on rigging equipment, basic load handling, communication, equipment inspection, hazard identification and safe working practices.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Rigging and Lifting
- Basic Rigging Terminology
- Slings, Shackles and Hooks
- Chains and Lifting Accessories
- Basic Load-Weight Estimation
- Load Balance and Stability
- Pre-Use Equipment Inspection
- Defect Identification
- Safe Equipment Storage
- Basic Rigging Configurations
- Sling-Angle Awareness
- Load Limits
- Hand Signals
- Basic Team Communication
- Rigging Hazard Identification
- Environmental Hazards
- Emergency Response Awareness
- Incident Reporting
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Entry-Level Riggers
- Rigging Helpers
- Construction and Industrial Operatives
- Personnel assisting lifting teams
- Workers requiring foundational rigging awareness
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop basic rigging competence.
- Strengthen equipment-identification skills.
- Improve basic load-handling awareness.
- Develop safe communication practices.
- Improve pre-use inspection skills.
- Strengthen rigging hazard awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical rigging project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on rigging exercises.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2–4 weeks (40–60 hours total).
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