What does this course involve?
As a rigger, you’ll find yourself working mainly outdoors on construction or industrial sites. In any one day, you could be examining objects and deciding which equipment you’d need to move them, erecting cranes and booms or rigging cables in any one day.
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required for work as a basic rigger (dismantle scaffolding over 4.5 metres).
What employment opportunities will I have?
This program may provide you with the skills and training for work as a rigger in the construction industry.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You can progress onto the Intermediate Rigging Course
Can I apply?
- You must be 18 years or over (or mature age)
- You must be able to read, write and understand English to carry out the work safely
- You must be able to work at heights.
How do I apply?
Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- No Selection Process Required
Length of course
Full time 5 days
Where will I study?
Ceylon Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Both Self Funded $AUD 680.00 and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.