ANZSCO 821711

Construction Rigger

Assembles and installs rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches, to lift, lower, move and position equipment, structural steel and other heavy objects.

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Main tasks

  • Determines the necessary type and size of rigging gear, and inspects and prepares the appropriate rigging gear for the task
  • Attaches rigging gear to equipment, structural steel or other heavy objects
  • Builds and dismantles cranes and hoists
  • Uses mechanical load shifting equipment and associated tools, such as winches, hoists and other lifting equipment, to lift, lower, move, position and secure objects
  • Maintains and repairs rigging gear

Specialisations

Advanced RiggerCrane RiggerTelecommunications Rigger

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