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Live event rigger (level 3)

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Information about Live event rigger (level 3)

Installing the infrastructure for the scenic, lighting, sound and audiovisual elements of a live event.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • How to work to safe work method statements.
  • The relevant legislation, responsibilities, PPE, safe working, manual handling etc
  • Hazards and risks in the work environment and procedures for reporting and dealing with them.
  • Responsibility under the Health and Safety Statutory Legislation Regulations including the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
  • Fire and emergency precautions and procedures.
  • Forms of accidents and emergencies and the actions, and limitations, to be taken in the event of an occurrence.
  • Security procedures, what action to take in event of breach and the methods of doing so.
  • Who is responsible for Health and Safety in the workplace and the policies relevant to your working practices.
  • Their own roles and responsibilities and that of others in the workplace.
  • Organisational rules for conduct at work, including grievance and disciplinary procedures.
  • The purpose and uses of rigging equipment.
  • The range equipment and tools used by riggers with the skill to inspect each item.
  • Other event trades who could be working on a project and how the roles interlink.
  • Different ‘truss’ systems and ancillary equipment.
  • How to store and maintain lifting equipment.
  • The manufacturer’s instructions, law, terminations, inspection.
  • The importance of pre-use checks.
  • Read and interpret designs, scaling from drawings to mark out work on site.
  • Select suitable components based on load capacity.
  • Carry out rigging activities for an event.
  • Rig hoists/ sling loads/ use modular structural products such as aluminium trusses.
  • Select and use appropriate lifting equipment and accessories.
  • Inform others of rigging intentions, caution required and action to be taken.
  • Understand the need for venue permissions.
  • De-rig and disassemble equipment and structures and return to storage leaving a tidy workplace.
  • The Work at Height Regulations 2005, safe access, egress and rescue plans for work at height.
  • The types of access equipment: existing facilities, access machines, access towers, fixed platforms, scaffolding, ladders, Tallescopes, rope ladders, rope access.
  • How to use work restraint/positioning and fall arrest equipment following manufacturer’s instructions. Detecting defects, reporting procedures.
  • The importance of effective working relationships.
  • The lines of communication in the workplace.
  • The signs and signals used on site.
  • The importance of communication, listening and questioning at briefings and discussions.
  • How to consider the effectiveness of their own communications and dealing with situations where this has not been achieved.
  • Reporting procedures, feedback.
  • Change including trends and changes in legislation.

  Skills

  • Follow safe work method statements.
  • Be responsible for their own health & safety and show awareness of the health and safety of other individuals in their vicinity.
  • Carry out work activities safely to avoid creating hazardous situations.
  • Use tools and equipment safely in accordance with regulations, procedures and instructions.
  • Follow procedures relating to manual handling, accident reporting, wearing personal protective equipment etc.
  • Show how to act in an emergency and how to deal with problems.
  • Show how to work securely, following security procedures and to deal with security breaches.
  • Demonstrate their ability to carry out and document suitable and sufficient risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Read and interpret designs, scaling from drawings to mark out work on site.
  • Select suitable components based on load capacity.
  • Carry out rigging activities for an event.
  • Rig hoists/ sling loads/ use modular structural products such as aluminium trusses.
  • Select and use appropriate lifting equipment and accessories.
  • Inform others of rigging intentions, caution required and action to be taken.
  • Understand the need for venue permissions.
  • De-rig and disassemble equipment and structures and return to storage leaving a tidy workplace.
  • How to read plans, accurately scale and mark out rigging operations and set up lifting equipment.
  • How structural requirements can be met.
  • How to estimate loads and forces.
  • Allowable loads on structures, how to rig and de-rig a hoist and safely attach or sling loads.
  • The advantages and restrictions of a range of access equipment (see Working at Height).
  • The basic properties of trusses and tubes.
  • Assembly, compatibility, orientation and alignment of equipment.
  • How to inform members of production about rigging activities, explaining action they must take.
  • How to deal with deviations from design.
  • When to sign off completed work.
  • Comprehend legislation, hierarchy of controls, risk assessments, specific hazards and risks, site assessment, rescue procedures.
  • Use means of access, adhere to best practice and the correct use of personal fall protection systems (PFPS).
  • Locate anchor points and suitability for use.
  • Correctly use and store PFPS, maintain and inspect equipment when not in use.
  • Effectively communicate with the Rigging Supervisor.
  • Use appropriate rigging terminology.
  • Use different types of communication.
  • Manage time and adhere to schedules.
  • Work closely with colleagues and line manager.
  • Be cooperative and helpful in the workplace. Share and pass on information to colleagues, keeping them informed of activities/ problems.
  • Motivate, build relationships.

  Behaviours

  • Have a strong work ethic: be motivated, proactive and committed.
  • Work safely and reliably with minimal supervision, reporting accidents, near misses and unsafe practices without delay, yet be aware of own limitations.
  • Act upon instructions and information promptly and make decisions under pressure.
  • Communicate clearly and appropriately, seeking clarification when necessary, with Supervisors, Riggers, Clients and other technicians.
  • Have an attention to detail and an ability to accurately assess risks and make the correct decisions.
  • Display progressive leadership skills, offering appropriate guidance to the less experienced, be good listeners with a mature outlook whilst working ethically taking account of diversity and equality in the workforce.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Creative and design
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £9,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
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View more information about Live event rigger (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.