Rigger

A Rigger uses ropes and pulleys to move heavy equipment into position on a construction site. You might be placing steel into position or moving building equipment to where it’s needed. Riggers use a complicated system of cables, pulleys and winches to move things safely. You might also position things like scaffolding, guard rails and other safety equipment.

Riggers need to be excellent problem solvers. You’ll need to be safety focused and able to work as part of a larger construction team. Riggers should be flexible and able to work in a range of building environments. It’s important that you can communicate well on a building site and adhere to all relevant safety standards.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a rigger?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC30720

Certificate III in Rigging

On Campus
12 months
$250 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger
TLI30122

Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations

On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 36 months
$0 - $1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC32920

Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

On Campus, Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $13,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCCM3001

Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISORSC003

Perform Complex Vertical Rescues

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIIHAN203E

Conduct Lifting Operations

On Campus, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIIHAN304E

Conduct Slewing Crane Operations

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLILIC0021

Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 100 Tonnes)

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 7 days
$0 - $2,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLILIC0022

Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 7 days
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLILIC0023

Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 7 days
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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