CERTIFICATIONS Mobile Crane Operator| Service Truck Crane Operator| Tower Crane Operator| Overhead Crane Operator| Articulating Crane Operator| Digger Derrick Operator| Dedicated Pile Driver Operator| Drill Rig Operator| Concrete Pump Operator| Telehandler Operator| Signalperson| Rigger| Crane Inspector| Lift Director Rigger Certification Overview| Written Exam| Practical Exam| Exam Fees| Recertification Rigger Level II Written Exam - Exam Outline Level I Exam Outline| Level II Exam Outline| Reference Materials The CCO Certified Rigger Level II Written Examination tests the following knowledge areas relating to rigging: Domain: Scope of the Rigging Activity (Approximately 15% of test) Domain: Planning the Rigging Activity (Approximately 15% of test) Domain: Selection of Rigging Components (Approximately 34% of test) Domain: Technical Knowledge (Approximately 13% of test) Domain: Inspection (Approximately 10% of test) Domain: Execution of Rigging Activity (Approximately 13% of test) Note: The Rigger Level II Recertification Exam also includes questions from the following Rigger Level I content domains: Inspection Execution of Rigging Activity DOMAIN: SCOPE OF THE RIGGING ACTIVITY Know how to identify the load to be moved Know how to identify the load’s travel path Know how load is to be positioned Know how to identify load characteristics Know how to calculate the load weight Know how to determine the center of gravity Know how to calculate the load dimensions Know how to identify the attachment points Know any special handling requirements Know the load composition Know the load’s structural integrity Recognize special handling requirements Recognize unsafe rigging practices Load stability Knowledge necessary to identify hazards Knowledge necessary to communicate hazards DOMAIN: PLANNING THE RIGGING ACTIVITY Know how to determine rigging equipment requirements Know lifting characteristics of the rigging equipment Know how to verify that the rigging can be removed Know the responsibilities of the signalperson Know the responsibilities of the equipment operator Know the responsibilities of the lift director Know how to calculate tensions on slings and rigging hardware DOMAIN: SELECTION OF RIGGING COMPONENTS Know how to select slings Chain Wire rope Metal mesh Synthetic rope Synthetic web Synthetic round Know how to select rigging hardware Shackles Adjustable hardware Turnbuckles Chain hardware Links, rings, and swivels Rigging block Hooks How to select hoists Air Lever Electric Manual (chain falls) Dollies/skates/rollers A-frames Trolley Know how to select compression hardware Wire rope clips Wedge sockets Beam clamps Softeners Eyebolts Swivel hoist rings Jacks Know how to identify below-the-hook lifting devices Structural (lifting beams) Mechanical lifting devices (including vacuum lifting devices) Close proximity operated lifting magnets Remotely operated lifting magnets Scrap and material handling grapples Plate clamps Beam/girder clamps DOMAIN: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Understand and apply ASME non-inspection standards ASME B30.5: Mobile and Locomotive Crane ASME B30.9: Slings ASME B30.10: Hooks ASME B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices ASME B30.26: Rigging Hardware Understand and apply OSHA non-inspection regulations 1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage 1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling 1926.1431: Hoisting Personnel DOMAIN: INSPECTION Know ASME periodic inspection standards B30.9: Slings B30.10: Hooks B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices B30.26: Rigging Hardware Know OSHA frequent inspection regulations 1910.184: Materials Handling and Storage 1926.251: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling DOMAIN: EXECUTION OF RIGGING ACTIVITY Know how to use slings Chain Wire rope Metal mesh Synthetic rope Synthetic web Synthetic round Know how to use rigging hardware Shackles Adjustable hardware Turnbuckles Chain hardware Links, rings, and swivels Rigging block Hooks Hoists Air Lever Electric Manual Dollies/skates/rollers A-frames Trolley Compression hardware Wire rope clips Wedge sockets Beam clamps (used as attachment point) Softeners Eyebolts Swivel hoist rings Jacks Know how to use below-the-hook lifting devices Structural (lifting beams) Mechanical lifting devices Close proximity operated lifting magnets Remotely operated lifting magnets Scrap and material handling grapples