Basic Rigging Course (Level 1) – Get Your Rigging Licence

Rigging: What it is and what our course teaches

This foundational Rigging course teaches you the essential skills to execute basic rigging tasks safely and effectively. You’ll learn how to manage the movement of plant and equipment, perform steel erection, operate hoists — including mast climbing hoists — and handle the placement of precast concrete components. Additionally, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to work with safety nets, static lines, perimeter safety screens and shutters. Our Basic Rigging course also covers the use of cantilever crane loading platforms, so you’re fully prepared to meet the technical requirements for obtaining your rigging licence.

In this Rigging course, you’ll also delve into planning rigging jobs, selecting the right gear for each task and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed during the setup and execution of rigging operations. FHV’s expert trainers, working from an accredited safety training facility, provide you with the knowledge and confidence to work with the industry’s leading equipment in real-world settings. These include construction sites, industrial plants, infrastructure projects and large-scale logistics hubs or any high-risk work environment.

Course Outcomes

Enrolling in our Basic Rigging course in Sydney equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for acquiring a WorkCover Licence. After successfully completing the learning activities, participants will undergo assessment by a WorkCover assessor for their licensing test. Upon completion of the riggers course, participants will possess the competence to skillfully handle, position, and secure loads using mechanical load shifting equipment, ultimately obtaining their riggers ticket in Sydney.

The Rigging course covers the following key areas of skills and knowledge:

1. Job planning
2. Selection and inspection of equipment
3. Task setup
4. Erection and dismantling of structures and plant
5. Hazard and risk management

Career opportunities with a Rigging licence

After successfully completing our Basic Rigging course and obtaining your licence, you open up a range of career paths across industries that require heavy machinery operations and structural work. With your licence, you’ll be qualified to take on roles such as:

• Rigger — Manage and control the movement of heavy loads, machinery and structures on construction sites and industrial projects.
• Steel Erector — Assemble and secure steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects.
• Precast Concrete Installer — Position and secure large precast concrete sections in the construction of buildings and infrastructure.
• Safety Equipment Installer — Work with safety nets, static lines and perimeter safety screens to ensure safe working environments at heights.

A Rigging licence enhances your employability in high-demand sectors, including construction, industrial projects, logistics and infrastructure development. Gain the ability to work on diverse job sites across Australia and beyond.

Take your Basic Rigging course at FHV — register today!

Looking to step up your career in construction, logistics or heavy industry? FHV’s Basic Rigging course in NSW offers hands-on training that puts you right in the action. You’ll work with real equipment, guided by experienced trainers, to master the skills that employers need — from safely moving heavy loads to tackling complex rigging tasks on-site. This course is the essential first step before advancing to Intermediate and Advanced Rigging levels, paving the way for even greater opportunities in high-risk environments where precision and safety are everything.

Start earning your nationally recognised Rigging licence in our accredited safety training facility. Sign up for our Rigging courses today and take the next step in building a solid career with FHV. To expand your qualifications further, FHV also offers comprehensive truck licencing courses.