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NCCER Advanced Rigger — Learn More

On-site or Zoom, day or night. Reserve your seat now.

Who should take this class

If you’ve worked in construction, oil fields, refineries, plants, maintenance, or similar and understand basic jobsite safety, this course will train you to plan and execute challenging lifts like a pro.

What you’ll learn & do

  • Lift plans, center of gravity, sling tension, angles, de-rating calculations.
  • Gear selection, chart reading, documenting your plan.
  • Blind picks, traveling loads, multi-crane lifts, tricky rigging scenarios.
  • Clear communications, safety setups, real-world problem solving.
  • NCCER standards, inspection, and compliance.
Hands-on practice: we dedicate 2 hours to practical training ahead of exam.

Schedule & attendance

Same schedule whether you attend on-site or over Zoom:

Day Class: 8:00am–2:30pm Mon–Wed; Test Thu
Night Class: 6:00pm–10:00pm Mon–Thu; Test Fri

Prefer Zoom? It’s available for every class. You’ll need to stay on camera during class.

Testing is in person at our Portland, TX location.

Reserve with $250 deposit
Full tuition $1,800 • Balance $1,550 due first class. Ask about weekly payments or financing.

How testing works (NCCER)

Two parts: Written & Practical

  • Written: computer-based questions covering theory and math.
  • Practical: you rig, set up, and execute a pick under supervision.

Timing between parts

You have 12 months from passing one part to pass the other, or the first expires.

If you need to retest

  • After the first try, you can retest after 2 days.
  • After two attempts, wait becomes 30 days.
  • Maximum 4 attempts in any 365-day window.

Credential validity

Pass both parts and earn NCCER Advanced Rigger. It’s valid for 5 years; recert testing must be done within 180 days of expiration.

Why Rig Right Texas stands out

  • 2 hours of practical prep — many places skip hands-on training; we emphasize it.
  • We slow down for you: prescription training tailored to your learning speed.
  • Every module, no shortcuts. We cover all content thoroughly.
  • Other schools hide their pass rates — we train for the practical so more people pass.
  • Small classes: real one-on-one attention, not overcrowded lectures.
Financing & weekly payments: we offer plans to break your balance into weekly payments up to class date, or other in-house financing. Ask us what works for you.

What to bring for the practical

  • PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots, long pants, hi-vis clothing.
  • Photo ID required for testing.
  • Water, snacks, and anything you need for a full workday.

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