Sparrows Rigger Pre-Employment Assessment

This Pre-Employment Assessment is designed for Riggers in the later stages of a recruitment process with a prospective employer.

Candidates should hold a valid certificate appropriate to their role. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring company i.e. the prospective employer, to elect the candidate and to agree a set the criteria with Sparrows to which the candidate will be assessed. The criteria will be appropriate to the prospective role.

The aim of the assessment is to verify that the candidate can safely and effectively perform the safety critical tasks associated with the role he/she is applying for. The Sparrows verified assessor will conduct both practical and theoretical elements to further determine base underpinning knowledge.

Delegates will undertake a mix of ongoing theoretical and practical elements designed to give them the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: • Lift planning and risk assessment measures • Effective and safe lifting techniques • Hazard identification and risk mitigation • Production of lifting plans • Effective communication with rigging team • Lifting equipment – storage and inspections • Health and safety legislation and associated regulations • Post-lift procedures.