ProQual Accredited Advanced Rigger Certificate

Advanced Rigger

Approved by ProQual AC

Flexible Online Learning

Duration: 10 days

05 Modules

Accredited Training for High-Risk Rigging Leadership.

Programme Overview

In today’s fast-paced telecommunications, construction, and infrastructure sectors, advanced rigging operations require exceptional technical expertise, strong safety awareness, and sound professional judgment. The Advanced Rigger plays a vital role in planning and executing complex lifting, positioning, and securing tasks involving antennas, communication towers, transmission systems, and heavy or high-risk loads.

The Advanced Rigger Certificate is a senior-level qualification designed for experienced riggers who wish to elevate their technical competence and take on more challenging responsibilities. Building upon intermediate rigging knowledge, the program emphasizes advanced rigging techniques, regulatory compliance, problem-solving, maintenance planning, and leadership within high-risk environments.

This course blends comprehensive theoretical instruction with practical application, ensuring participants can confidently manage sophisticated rigging operations in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Successful completion demonstrates advanced competence and readiness for senior operational roles, supervisory responsibilities, and career progression across diverse industrial sectors.

Ideal for professionals seeking advanced recognition, enhanced employability, and long-term career growth, the Advanced Rigger Certificate provides a pathway to leadership and specialization within rigging, telecommunications, and infrastructure industries.

  • Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Prior Experience: Candidates should have previous experience in rigging or related technical fields such as construction, telecommunications, engineering, or industrial maintenance.
  • Physical Fitness: Learners must be medically and physically fit to work at heights, handle loads, and operate in demanding environments.
  • Literacy and Numeracy: Adequate reading, writing, and mathematical skills are required to interpret lifting plans, technical documentation, and safety instructions.
  • Language Proficiency: Since training and assessments are conducted in English, learners must demonstrate sufficient English language skills to fully engage with course content and evaluations.
  • Advanced Safety and Health in Rigging
  • Advanced Technical Rigging Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards
  • Problem-Solving, Maintenance, and Fault Analysis
  • Professional Practice and Leadership Development

Advanced Safety and Health in Rigging

  • Identify complex hazards associated with advanced rigging operations and implement effective control measures.
  • Conduct detailed risk assessments and method statements for high-risk lifting activities.
  • Apply advanced health and safety practices to ensure personal, team, and site-wide safety.

Advanced Technical Rigging Skills

  • Select, inspect, and manage advanced rigging equipment including slings, hoists, winches, lifting beams, and specialized hardware.
  • Execute complex rigging operations involving heavy, irregular, or high-risk loads.
  • Ensure operational efficiency while meeting technical specifications and industry best practices.

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards

  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards.
  • Apply compliance requirements to ensure all rigging operations meet legal and professional obligations.

Problem-Solving, Maintenance, and Fault Analysis

  • Diagnose and resolve advanced operational issues during rigging activities to minimize downtime and risk.
  • Implement structured preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.

Professional Practice and Leadership Development

  • Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication in advanced rigging environments.
  • Support team coordination, mentoring, and continuous improvement within rigging operations.
  • Identify pathways for further career progression and professional specialization.

Senior and Specialist Certifications

  • Advance to higher-level or specialist rigging qualifications focused on high-risk, offshore, or sector-specific operations.
  • Pursue specialized training in crane operations, complex lifting engineering, or advanced safety management.

Career Advancement

  • Senior / Lead Rigger: Manage advanced rigging projects and lead rigging teams.
  • Rigging Supervisor or Manager: Oversee planning, compliance, and execution of large-scale operations.

Technical and Leadership Roles

  • Technical Specialist: Provide expertise in infrastructure systems, lifting engineering support, or maintenance strategy development.
  • Trainer or Assessor: Deliver training, mentor upcoming riggers, and strengthen workforce competency and safety culture.

Further Education and Professional Development

  • Progress into higher education in engineering, telecommunications, construction management, or occupational health and safety.
  • Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to stay updated with evolving regulations and technologies.

Industry Recognition and Consultancy

  • Earn additional professional certifications to enhance credibility and industry recognition.
  • Offer consultancy and advisory services on advanced rigging operations, safety systems, and compliance.

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

  • Establish a specialist rigging or lifting services business.
  • Drive innovation in rigging equipment, safety systems, or operational methodologies.

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Who is this course designed for?

The Advanced Rigger Certificate is intended for individuals with prior experience in rigging or related technical roles who wish to progress to advanced-level responsibilities. It is particularly suited for professional riggers in telecommunications, construction, or infrastructure sectors engaged in complex lifting, installation, maintenance, and dismantling operations, and who seek formal recognition of their advanced skills.

What are the prerequisites for the course?

Candidates should have a basic educational background with proficiency in English and mathematics. Prior experience in rigging, construction, telecommunications, or related technical fields is strongly recommended. Learners must also meet medical and physical fitness requirements, as the role involves working at heights and in physically demanding, high-risk environments.

What is the duration of the course?

The Advanced Rigger Certificate is delivered as a 10-day training program. A mandatory assessment is conducted through Approved Training Centres (ATCs).

Is the course conducted online or in-person?

This course is available in multiple formats: online, in-person, or blended learning. Participants may select the option that best suits their schedule and learning preferences, though the final format is determined by the ATC.

Are there any assessments or exams in the course?

Yes. The program includes 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test comprehension and practical application of course material. A minimum score of 75% is required to successfully pass and earn certification.

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