Written assignment assessment
The written assignment for basic rigging is one of three assessments which applicants must pass to qualify for a basic rigging licence (certificate of competency). The other components are a knowledge assessment and a practical skills performance assessment.
What does the test cover?
How am I assessed?
Test exemptions from certain sections
Where does the test take place?
What does the test cover?
The written assignment for basic rigging is a `closed book' practical exercise covering two sections:
Section 1: Fleet angles
Section 2: Loads in running gear
Further details of the knowledge and skills required to complete assessment are available in the unit of competency to Perform basic rigging operations (PDF, 167 KB).
A full assignment includes five minutes reading time and up to 10 minutes to complete.
To pass the assignment, the applicant must provide a satisfactorily answer to the question in each of the sections.
How am I assessed?
In the written assignment the assessor evaluates the applicant's conceptual understanding of rigging techniques, his/her ability to apply simple mathematics and physics, and ability to apply technical information.
On completion of the assessment the assessor will determine whether the applicant can safely undertake, without direct supervision, the tasks encompassed within each of the two units of competence comprising Basic Rigging prescribed by Schedule A of the National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment (NOHSC:1006, 2001) (non-Queensland Government link).
Test exemptions from certain sections
An applicant undergoing re-assessment need only be re-assessed in those sections which he or she previously failed.
Any other partial or full waiver of assessment should only be permitted in compliance with guidelines, determinations or advice given to the assessor by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Where does the test take place?
The written assignment assessment can be conducted at any location such as:
- your workplace
- at a training organisation or
- any other suitable location
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