NCCCO Rigger Level II study plan

Calculate the weight of ten different loads from dimensions, material density tables, and manufacturer data, showing every step of the arithmetic

Survey a written site scenario and list at least fifteen hazards, ranking each by severity and stating a control for each

Compute required ground bearing pressure for five crane setups and match each to an outrigger pad or matting solution

Draft a complete written lift plan for a single-crane pick using a standard plan template, including rigging sketch and critical lift determination

Read and interpret load charts for at least three crane configurations, locating capacity at a given radius, boom length, and quadrant

Calculate net allowable capacity for eight practice picks by deducting all applicable loads and attachments from gross capacity

Determine the load's center of gravity for five asymmetric loads and identify the resulting rigging point

Select sling type, size, and number of legs for five loads, checking each against rated capacity at the planned angle

Compute sling leg tension for ten two-, three-, and four-leg bridle configurations at angles from 30 to 60 degrees

Match hitches (vertical, choker, basket) to load types and apply the correct capacity reduction for each

Select below-the-hook hardware (shackles, hooks, master links, swivels, spreader beams) for six rigging assemblies and justify each choice

Identify and correct three rigging configurations that would induce load tipping, crushing, or edge damage

Differentiate the removal-from-service criteria for wire rope slings, synthetic slings, chain slings, and metal mesh slings

Perform a documented pre-use inspection on sample slings and hardware, recording each defect and pass/fail decision

Explain tag and identification requirements for slings and below-the-hook devices, and spot missing or illegible tags

Review inspection records and determine which items require periodic versus pre-use inspection intervals

Classify fifteen rigging defects by type, cause, and severity, and state the correct disposition for each

Inspect shackles, hooks, and eyebolts for deformation, wear, and thread damage, and apply the correct rejection thresholds

Describe storage, care, and recordkeeping requirements that keep rigging equipment in service

Distinguish inspection responsibilities between the competent person and the rigger in the field

Plan a two-crane (tandem) lift, allocating load share between cranes and stating the maximum permitted wind and load drift limits

Sequence the steps of a load-upending or load-turning operation and identify the point where the load transfers

Write the pre-lift meeting agenda for a critical lift and assign responsibilities to each crew member

Identify control measures for blind lifts, load drift, and tag line use in restricted areas

Direct three simulated lifts using standard hand signals, then verify each against the written signal chart

Deliver voice commands over radio using clear, standardized phrasing for stop, hold, swing, and boom motions

Assign and position signal persons and tag line operators for a lift with limited sight lines

Identify and correct ten communication failures in written lift scenarios

Sit a full-length timed practice exam covering all five domains and score each domain separately

Re-study the two lowest-scoring domains and rewrite every missed concept as a rule statement

Rehearse the load-control sequence (tag lines, swing control, landing, and load securing) from memory

Review lift planning fundamentals one final time, focusing on capacity, ground conditions, and hazard control