National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

Rigger Level II

Credential: Rigger Level II  ANSI resource
Credentialing Agency: National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), Rigger II is a mid-career level credential. The Rigger Level II certification can be added at any time; however, if a Rigger Level I certificate holder is in the final year of certification, he or she may take the Rigger Level II written exam in place of the Rigger Level I recertification exam. In order to achieve full Rigger Level II certification, the candidate must pass the practical exam within 12 months of passing the Rigger Level II written exam. Candidates advancing to Rigger Level II are encouraged to take the Rigger Level II written and practical exams at the same time or to take the Rigger Level II practical exam first. Candidates are permitted to schedule and take both the Level I and Level II written and practical exams at the same time; however, for Rigger Level II certification to be valid, Rigger Level I certification must also be current. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, comply with NCCO's Substance Abuse Policy, pass a written examination, pass a practical examination, and comply with the NCCCO Code of Ethics.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Rigger Level II

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite: NCCCO Rigger I
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

2750 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 505
Fairfax, VA  22031

Phone: (703) 560-2391

Fax: (703) 560-2392
Email: info@nccco.org

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Rigger Level II credential has the following other requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Written Exam

Note: The Rigger Level II Recertification Exam also includes questions from Inspection and Execution of Rigging Activity Rigger Level I content domains.

  • Scope of the Rigging Activity (15%)
    • Know how to identify the load to be moved
    • Know how to identify the load’s travel path
    • Know how load is to be positioned
    • Know how to identify load characteristics
    • Recognize unsafe rigging practices
    • Knowledge necessary to identify hazards
    • Knowledge necessary to communicate hazards
  • Planning the Rigging Activity (15%)
    • Know how to determine rigging equipment requirements
    • Know lifting characteristics of the rigging equipment
    • Know how to verify that the rigging can be removed
    • Know the responsibilities of the signalperson
    • Know the responsibilities of the equipment operator
    • Know the responsibilities of the lift director
    • Know how to calculate tensions on slings and rigging hardware
  • Selection of Rigging Components (34%)
    • Know how to select slings
    • Know how to select rigging hardware
    • Know how to identify below-the-hook lifting devices
  • Technical Knowledge (13%)
    • Understand and apply ASME non-inspection standards
    • Understand and apply OSHA non-inspection regulations
  • Inspection (10%)
    • Know ASME periodic inspection standards
    • Know OSHA frequent inspection regulations
  • Execution of Rigging Activity (13%)
    • Know how to use slings
    • Know how to use rigging hardware
    • Know how to use below-the-hook lifting devices

Practical Exam

The Rigger Level II Practical Examination is comprised of two tasks.

  • Level Lift
  • Rigging Frame Rotation

RECERTIFICATION

Rigger Level II

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Rigger Level II credential has the following recertification information:

NCCCO certification is valid for five (5) years. Candidates must complete their recertification requirements during the 12 months prior to their expiration date.
This includes:
Recertification candidates are allowed two (2) attempts to pass the Signalperson recertification practical exam before their certification expires. Candidates who are unsuccessful after two (2) attempts must take and pass the regular Signalperson written and practical exams. Certified candidates may take their Practical Recertification Examination up to one (1) year prior to their date of expiration. Regardless of the date of the recertification examination within that one (1) year period, the new five-year certification period begins from the date of expiration of the candidate’s initial certification.

Additional considerations for the Rigger Level II include:

  • NCCCO does not have any specific experience or education requirements, however, candidates are expected to have adequate on-the-job training and work experience to prepare the applicant for the exams.
  • Candidates are permitted to schedule and take both the Level I and Level II written and practical exams at the same time; however, for Rigger Level II certification to be valid, Rigger Level I certification must also be current.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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