Level 3 Engineering Construction Rigger Apprenticeship

Key Facts
  • Starts Anytime throughout the year
  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Duration Three Years
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Introduction

The rigging apprenticeship encompasses the lifting, moving, and positioning of loads during engineering construction projects. It involves, but is not limited to, the detailed planning and control of all the elements required to successfully and safely execute and complete the lifting, moving, and positioning operation. Riggers are responsible for safely moving loads using static and mobile moving and lifting equipment and accessories. The moving and lifting equipment is diverse and can include specialist equipment such as skids and rollers, as well as numerous types of winches, hoists, and cranes of various sizes and design.

What will you do

Through this apprenticeship you will seek to attain an ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment (RQF) – Rigging As an engineering construction rigger, you will have knowledge of how to work safely, maintain personal site safety responsibilities, workplace health, safety and environmental legislation, safe working practices and procedures and how to respond to and provide solutions to problems and emergencies In addition, an engineering construction rigger will be able to move and transfer a variety of loads, through complex routes using various orientations, multiple attachment points, equipment and accessories, and apply approved techniques and methods of dismantling engineering construction assemblies.

What's next

You could progress onto a higher level qualification which could lead to a career into lifting supervisor, site managament or project rigger.

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