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Rig Right Texas · NCCER training

NCCER Advanced Rigger Class

Live Zoom nights or an in-person weekend.

$1,000 includes live instruction, rigging math, hands-on training, the written assessment and practical testing. Hands-on training and testing take place in Portland, near Corpus Christi.

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Rig Right Texas students practicing a hands-on rigging lift in Portland
Real equipment. Hands-on practice at Rig Right Texas.
$1,000Total tuition
$250 depositApplied toward tuition
Zoom or in personChoose your class format
Hands-on in PortlandNear Corpus Christi
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Choose Your NCCER Advanced Rigger Class Date

Choose the class that works for you. Your $250 deposit holds your seat and goes toward the $1,000 tuition.

Live Zoom · October 12 Starts Monday, October 12, 2026

Live Zoom Monday–Thursday • 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Testing Friday night in Portland
$1,000 total • Reserve with $250

Reserve My Seat · $250 → In Person · October 16 Starts Friday, October 16, 2026

Friday night + Saturday in Portland near Corpus Christi
$1,000 total • Reserve with $250

Reserve My Seat · $250 → Live Zoom · November 2 Starts Monday, November 2, 2026

Live Zoom Monday–Thursday • 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Testing Friday night in Portland
$1,000 total • Reserve with $250

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Weekly payment options and Klarna or Afterpay are available through checkout, subject to provider approval.
What You Will Work On

What You Learn in NCCER Advanced Rigger Training
Rigging Math Work through load-weight calculations, sling angles and sling tension step by step. Practice finding how a load is shared between lifting points and checking your units before selecting equipment.
Load Control Identify the center of gravity and explain how pick-point placement affects balance. Review load stability, tag-line use and the decisions that help keep a load under control.
Rigging Equipment Review slings, shackles, hooks, blocks and hitches. Practice identifying equipment, reading capacity information and recognizing inspection issues before a lift.
Lift Planning Work through a lift from the beginning: identify the load, review its weight and balance, choose equipment, check hazards and plan communication before moving it.
Hands-On Practice Connect the calculations to real equipment with guided hands-on practice. Ask questions, work through rigging decisions and prepare to demonstrate the required skills.
NCCER-Aligned Preparation Instruction designed to help you prepare for the required written and hands-on assessments.
Extra help is available. Students who need more one-on-one time can ask questions after class or speak with an advisor about prescription training.
Still deciding? Read Is the NCCER Advanced Rigger Test Hard?
Review the official NCCER Rigger curriculum.

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Classroom learning leads into real hands-on rigging practice.

NCCER Advanced Rigger classroom instruction
Your Advanced Rigger Instructor

Learn with NCCER-certified instructor Mike Sanchez.

Mike has 20 years of refinery experience and teaches Basic Rigger, Advanced Rigger and Signal Person training. He is known for clear explanations, encouragement and extra one-on-one time when a student needs help understanding the material.

NCCER Instructor Advanced Rigger Signal Person Practical Examiner 20 Years of Refinery Experience
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A Former Student’s Result

He already knew how to work. The credential helped him prove it.

$28 an hour as an ironworker → $42 an hour as a rigger

One former student used his training to move into a rigger position. Your result may be different, but being prepared gives you something real to show employers.

Training does not guarantee certification, employment or a specific pay rate.

Hands-on night rigging training
Clear instruction from an experienced rigger. Learn the material, work through the math and get the help you need. See Class Dates
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Training that connects to the work. Live instruction, practical examples and hands-on assessment preparation. Reserve My Seat
Serving the Coastal Bend

Advanced Rigger Classes Near Corpus Christi, Texas

Rig Right Texas offers NCCER Advanced Rigger training at our Portland, Texas training center, conveniently located for workers coming from Corpus Christi and across the Coastal Bend. Students can complete classroom instruction, rigging math, hands-on practice, and assessment preparation in one place.

Our day and night class options are built for working adults in industrial construction, refineries, plants, shutdowns, and other craft environments who need a schedule that works around the job.

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Training vs. Certification

How NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification Works

The prep class teaches and reviews the material. To earn an NCCER Advanced Rigger credential, you must also complete and pass the required NCCER assessment process.

Attend the prep class

Work through the classroom material, rigging math, and hands-on skills.

Complete the written assessment

Show that you understand the required Advanced Rigger knowledge.

Complete the hands-on assessment

Demonstrate the required practical skills with an approved examiner.

Receive your result

Passing the required assessments is what qualifies you for the credential. Attendance alone does not guarantee certification.

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What Is Included

Advanced Rigger Training, Hands-On Practice & Testing Support
  • Advanced Rigger classroom preparation
  • Hands-on training and practical preparation
  • Rigging math instruction
  • Written assessment process
  • Hands-on assessment process
  • Extra instructor support when needed

Your selected class listing and checkout show the tuition, deposit and testing schedule for that date.

Former Rig Right Texas student on the job
Learn what to check before the lift. Equipment inspection, rigging decisions and step-by-step preparation. Sign Up for Advanced Rigger

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Frequently Asked Questions

NCCER Advanced Rigger Training FAQs

How do I get NCCER Advanced Rigger certified?
Training is the preparation step. To earn the NCCER Advanced Rigger credential, you must complete and pass the required NCCER written and hands-on assessments. Class attendance alone does not earn the credential.
Are the assessments included?
The program includes classroom training, hands-on preparation, and the written and hands-on assessment process listed for the selected class date.
Do I need rigging experience?
This is advanced-level preparation and is best for workers with rigging experience or prior training. Students who need beginner-level instruction should start with Basic Rigger training.
Do you offer day and night classes?
Yes. The current schedule includes selected day and night classes at the Portland, Texas location.
What should I bring?
Bring a government-issued photo ID and your NCCER number when you already have one. Course materials and class instructions are provided for the selected training date.
What payment options are available?
Listed classes are $1,000 and can be reserved with a $250 deposit applied toward tuition. Weekly payment options and third-party checkout choices such as Klarna and Afterpay are available, subject to provider approval.
Where is the hands-on training near Corpus Christi?
Hands-on training and testing take place at Rig Right Texas, 904 B Memorial Parkway in Portland, Texas. The location serves workers coming from Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Sinton, Rockport and across the Coastal Bend.
What happens if I need extra help?
Ask the instructor questions during class and speak with an advisor about extra one-on-one help or prescription training when you need more preparation.
Who teaches the NCCER Advanced Rigger course?
Mike Sanchez teaches Advanced Rigger training at Rig Right Texas. He is an NCCER-certified instructor and practical examiner with 20 years of refinery experience and is known for clear instruction and extra one-on-one support. View Mike Sanchez’s instructor profile and credentials.
How long is the Advanced Rigger course?
The October 12 Zoom night class runs Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM with testing Friday night in Portland. The October 16 Weekend Fast Track is also open.
What is covered in NCCER Advanced Rigger training?
Training covers advanced rigging math, sling angles, load distribution, center of gravity, load control, rigging equipment, inspections, lift planning, practice questions and hands-on assessment preparation.

Take the next step toward NCCER Advanced Rigger certification.

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