High rigger
Code 7215.2.3
High riggers assemble and hoist temporary suspension structures on heights to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues, assemble constructions to lift performers and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate with ground riggers to unload and assemble constructions on ground level.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- store performance equipment
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
- use technical documentation
- use personal protection equipment
- use communication equipment
- evacuate people from heights
- hang chain hoists
- maintain rigging equipment
- assemble performance equipment
- assemble truss constructions
- organise resources for artistic production
- provide power distribution
- promote health and safety
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work with respect for own safety
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work ergonomically
- use rope access techniques
Transversal competences
- provide first aid
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences