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Certificate III in Rigging

This qualification covers rigging and dogging in building and construction, with a strong focus on safety. Work includes dogging, basic and intermediate rigging, working at heights, working near electrical sources and reading plans. Riggers and doggers already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as riggers or doggers on construction sites and want a formal qualification. Rigging is a licensed job, so check the rules with your licensing authority.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Rigger
  • Dogger
  • Dogman
  • Construction rigger

Qualification structure

19 units in total. The elective units must be selected as follows: 6 units must be selected from the list of elective units below. 1 unit can be selected from the list of elective units below or from any current training package or accredited course where the unit is packaged in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification that maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Core units

12 units
  1. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  2. CPCCCM3003Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
  3. CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  4. CPCCLRG3001 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging basic level
  5. CPCCLRG3002 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
  6. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  7. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  8. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  9. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  10. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  11. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  12. TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

22 units
  1. CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  2. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  3. CPCCCM3002 (has a prerequisite)Operate a truck-mounted loading crane
  4. CPCCDO2011 (has a prerequisite)Handle and position dogging tools and equipment
  5. CPCCDO3011 (has a prerequisite)Perform dogging
  6. CPCCLHS3001Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
  7. CPCCLHS3002Licence to operate a materials hoist
  8. CPCCLRG4001 (has a prerequisite)Licence to perform rigging advanced level
  9. CPCCON3052 (has a prerequisite)Conduct concrete boom delivery operations
  10. CPCCRI3012 (has a prerequisite)Perform basic rigging
  11. CPCCRI3013 (has a prerequisite)Perform intermediate rigging
  12. CPCCRI3014 (has a prerequisite)Perform advanced structural steel erection
  13. CPCCRI3015 (has a prerequisite)Perform advanced tilt-up slab erection
  14. CPCCRI3016 (has a prerequisite)Perform advanced tower crane erection
  15. CPCPRE3000Lift and place prefabricated concrete elements
  16. CUASTA413Operate flying systems
  17. RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
  18. RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
  19. RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
  20. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  21. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  22. TLILIC0018Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

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