NCCER Advanced Rigger — Classes Every Monday
Typical pay around $27–$30/hr
Experienced hands can make $40+*
*Pay depends on site, experience, overtime, and travel.
Zoom class + test in person
Very small classes (max 6)
Day and Night options
FREE 2-hour hands-on prep
Price covers class, hands-on prep, computer test, and hands-on test. Learn more →
Why this class matters
Why employers want it
- Shows you can plan tough lifts, do the math, and run it safe.
- Less downtime: better planning, cleaner comms, fewer surprises.
- NCCER is respected across plants and contractors.
How this helps your career
- Qualifies you for higher-level rigging work (and better pay).
- More confidence on tight jobs and special situations.
What you’ll learn
- Lift plans, center of gravity, sling tension, angles, deration.
- Picking the right gear; charts; documenting the plan.
- Blind picks, traveling with loads, multi-crane roles.
- NCCER standards and best practices.
Why choose Rig Right Texas
- Very small classes. We focus on you, not filling seats.
- Hands-on time. FREE 2-hour prep before testing—most places don’t do this.
- We stay late. We go over the hard parts until it clicks.
- We follow the NCCER modules so you’re fully ready for test day.
NCCER Basic Rigger — Monthly
Solid starter path into rigging
Learn it right and move up
Work is steady anywhere cranes and lifts are used.
Small classes
Zoom + on-site testing
FREE 2-hour hands-on prep
Price covers class, hands-on prep, and both tests. Learn more →
Why this class matters
Why employers want it
- Proves you know the basics: gear, inspection, balance, safe moves.
- Cleaner lifts and fewer stoppages.
- NCCER is recognized at most industrial sites.
How this helps your career
- Gets your foot in the door and builds confidence.
- Sets you up for Advanced Rigging and higher pay.
What you’ll learn
- Hardware ID, inspection, sling care and capacity.
- Angle effects, simple math for balanced, safe lifts.
- Signals, communication, line-of-fire awareness.
- Jobsite safety and working with the operator.
Why choose Rig Right Texas
- Small classes. You get real time with your instructor.
- Hands-on practice. FREE prep before you test.
- We stay late. We’ll go over the details until it sticks.
- NCCER aligned so you’re ready for test day.
NCCER Signal Person — Monthly
Required when the operator can’t see
Pairs great with rigging
Add signaling and you’re more useful on more jobs.
Small classes
On-site practical
FREE 2-hour prep
Price covers class, prep, and on-site practical. Learn more →
Why this class matters
Why employers want it
- Safe moves when the operator can’t see the load or the path.
- Standard signals = fewer mistakes and less downtime.
- NCCER credential = consistent skill across sites.
How this helps your career
- Makes you more versatile—more ways to get hours.
- Confidence on hand, voice, and radio calls under pressure.
What you’ll learn
- Standard Method hand signals + voice/radio.
- Crane basics: swing, boom deflection, stopping distance.
- Blind picks, hazard spotting, planning the path.
- OSHA/NCCER requirements for written/oral + practical.
Why choose Rig Right Texas
- Small classes. We focus on each student.
- Hands-on time. FREE 2-hour prep before the practical.
- We stay late when you need a little extra help.
- NCCER aligned so you’re ready for test day.
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