Rigger Level 2 Qualification

Level 1 riggers handle routine, repetitive lifts with known load weights and standard hitches. Qualified Rigger Level 2 training equips riggers to manage more complex lifts, including those requiring load weight estimation, sling tension calculations, or non-standard hitches. This level is commonly required for riggers working independently or responsible for lift planning decisions.

 Level 1 is recommended but not mandatory. Employers may send riggers directly into Rigger Level 2 training if their job responsibilities include planning or performing non-routine lifts.

A Level 2 rigger can estimate load weight and center of gravity, calculate sling tensions, select rigging based on loading, inspect rigging gear, and plan complex lifts. They can perform these tasks unsupervised and guide Level 1 riggers in routine rigging work, making Level 2 the appropriate choice for most active jobsites.

Yes. The Qualified Rigger Level 2 course aligns with OSHA Subpart CC and 1910.184 expectations for qualified riggers and meets ASME B30.5 exam elements, providing employers with documentation to qualify riggers.

No. Rigger qualifications are employer-specific and do not carry over between employers. Crane Tech provides Rigger Level 2 training and written/practical evaluations that support an employer’s qualification decision; evaluation results are valid for two (2) years.