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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Rigger |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 102856 | Occupational Certificate: Rigger | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - MQA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Occupational Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 559 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-09-12 | 2025-12-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 59729 | National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging) | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 127 | Complete |
| 59730 | National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 121 | Complete |
| 59731 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 136 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
A Rigger uses basic, intermediate and advance lifting techniques to shift, lift, move, place and secure loads at end-points, without damage. The Rigger operates a variety of mechanical lifting equipment and supervises the operations of lifting machines to perform lifting operations. In addition, the Rigger provides access to the work area by means of erecting and dismantling scaffolding that is maintained for use throughout the working period. A Rigger also assembles fall prevention systems as a safe method of access to their working area and performs climbing techniques safely. They work with a variety of fibre and steel wire ropes. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This qualification is a combination of components from the following historically registered qualifications: The rigging occupation is characterised by the provision of support services within a broader engineering environment and across a variety of industry sectors, namely: There is a huge need for qualified riggers in all these industry sectors and even outside of these sectors. Stakeholders within the various industry sectors invest considerable sums of money in plant, equipment, processes, raw materials and other resources. These investments can only be justified if there is an assurance that goods, machinery, equipment and structures are lifted, moved and placed with the utmost care and efficiency by individuals who are trained and qualified to do so. The environments in which the lifting and rigging skills are practised are characterised by strict codes of safety and high levels of planning and preparation. Typically, learners would be new entrants to the industry who wish to pursue the rigging trade. Other learners would be those who have been working in rigging environments and who wish to advance their competencies especially in intermediate and advanced lifting techniques. Learners who complete this qualification will be able to become supervisors or foremen in the industry, lifting machinery inspectors, or other personnel positions in the rigging sector. As far as benefits to the learner are concerned, they will receive a high standard of training in rigging that is comparable with international standards, thus making it possible for them to pursue a rigging career abroad. The qualification will produce competent learners who are able to contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within the engineering support environment. Employers in the rigging industry will benefit because they will enjoy access to appropriately qualified artisans who will be able to conduct high-quality, efficient and safe rigging operations, with minimum disruption to productivity which results in loss As regards benefits to society and economy, employees will be able to progress from being riggers to becoming foremen to pursuing managerial positions in the rigging industry, thus providing for a range of job opportunities. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of Credits for Knowledge Modules: 163. Practical Modules: Total number of Credits for Practical Skills Modules: 164. Work Experience Modules: Context 1: Construction, Chemical and Marine Contexts: Context 2: Mining Context: Total number of Credits for Work Experience Modules: 232. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Sling regular loads and lift loads using basic lifting techniques.
2. Sling complex loads and lift loads using intermediate lifting methods. 3. Lift loads using advanced lifting methods. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessment: Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated assessment criteria and the weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. The formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated summative external assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The aim of the international comparability study was to compare this qualification with similar qualifications or best practice in this field. The following countries were considered: New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and Canada.
New Zealand: The National Certificate in Rigging with strands in Basic Rigging, Intermediate Rigging, and Advanced Rigging is listed on the NZQA website. It is at Level 3 or 4 depending on the strand chosen and carries 128 - 188 credits (again depending on the strand chosen by the learner). There is increasing complexity in the use of equipment and technique as the learner moves from Basic to Advanced. The following standards form part of the qualification structure: Basic Rigging Strand: Intermediate Rigging Strand: Advanced Rigging Strand: United Kingdom: Certificate in Lifting and Positioning Engineering Construction Loads at Level 2. The following are the four mandatory units (16 credits): One of the following units must be attained: Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads at Level 3. The following are the seven mandatory units (59 credits): One of the following units must be attained: Canada: In terms of best practice, the South African qualification compares very favourably with the "Hoisting and Rigging" Course offered by Infrastructure Health & Safety Association in Mississauga, Ontario. The course consists of: Section 1: Hoisting and Rigging Hazards. Section 2: Fibre Ropes, Knots, Hitches. Section 3: Hardware, Wire Rope, Slings. Section 4: Rigging Tools and Devices. Section 5: Introduction to Crane Operations. United States: In terms of best practice, the South African qualification compares very favourably with the "Rigging Techniques, Procedures and Applications" Course offered by the Department of the Army. Washington: Chapter 1: Rope (Section I Fibre Rope and Section II Wire Rope). Chapter 2: Knots, Splices. Attachments and Ladders (Section I Knots, Hitches and Lashings; Section II Splices; Section III Attachments; Section IV Rope Ladders). Chapter 3: Hoists (Section I Chans and Hooks; Section II Slings; Section III Blocks and Tackle Systems. Section IV Chain Hoists and Winches. Chapter 4: Anchors and Guy Lines (Section 1 Anchors; Section II Guy Lines). Chapter 5: Lifting and Moving Equipment. Chapter 6: Scaffolds. Conclusion: The South African qualification compares favourably with the qualifications from the United Kingdom and New Zealand and with the best practice examples from Canada and the United States. The New Zealand qualification compares best with the South African qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualification: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualification: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N//A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for external assessment:
Additional legal or physical entry requirements: Criteria for the accreditation of providers: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |