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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

rigger

Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick.

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Description

Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
rigging terminologycrane load chartsmechanical tools
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electricity
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
interpret 2D plansinspect construction suppliesfollow safety procedures when working at heightsuse safety equipment in constructioninspect construction siteswork in a construction teaminterpret 3D planswork ergonomicallyrig loadsreact to events in time-critical environmentsfollow health and safety procedures in constructionkeep heavy construction equipment in good conditionsecure heavy construction equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
set up temporary construction site infrastructuretransport construction suppliesoperate tower craneprocess incoming construction supplieskeep records of work progressset up tower craneguide operation of heavy construction equipmentuse remote control equipmentoperate mobile cranetest soil load bearing capacityperform minor repairs to equipmentkeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

29 total
16 essential · 13 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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