Course Overview

Course Overview

The OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment is designed for experienced riggers to demonstrate their practical skills, technical knowledge, and competence in safe lifting and rigging operations. It validates competency against OPITO industry standards for the oil & gas, construction, and heavy industries.

Course Objectives

By the end of the assessment, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe and efficient rigging and lifting operations.
• Identify hazards and apply effective risk control measures.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate safely with lifting teams.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations during lifting operations.
• Demonstrate compliance with OPITO standards and industry best practices.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed through both theoretical and practical evaluations to verify competence against OPITO performance standards.

Target Audience

This assessment is intended for experienced riggers seeking to validate their competence and maintain compliance with OPITO requirements in the oil & gas, construction, marine, and heavy industrial sectors.