Occupational Certificate: Rigger
Offered at 2 TVET colleges across South Africa for 2027
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this occupational qualification are set by each college in line with the national curriculum document for this qualification, and generally start from Grade 9 (or NQF Level 1) or equivalent prior learning. Contact your chosen TVET college directly to confirm the exact subjects and grades needed for this intake.
About this programme
This occupational qualification trains learners to plan and carry out the safe lifting, moving and positioning of heavy loads and equipment using cranes, hoists and rigging gear. It is registered on the OQSF and leads directly to the Rigger occupation.
Possible careers
Rigger
Where to study this programme
False Bay TVET College
TVET college · Western Cape
Umfolozi TVET College
TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal
This programme is a national occupational qualification registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, so its curriculum and outcomes are the same at every college that offers it. Application dates, contact details and campus locations differ by college - check the college's own page above for its specific details before applying.