The Basic Rigging (RB) high risk work licence is for workers who rig loads, set up lifting gear and work alongside cranes on Australian sites. To get it you must be at least 18, train with a registered training organisation and hold or complete the dogging class first. This page has free RB practice sets grouped by topic, a map to the official unit areas, worked answers and a study plan to go with your hands-on training.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Validity (Basic rigging (RB)) | 5 years[1] | State and territory WHS regulators under the national high risk work licensing scheme (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Delivery (Basic rigging (RB)) | Practical assessment by a regulator-accredited assessor, in a real or simulated workplace with full-scale equipment[2] | training.gov.au · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Eligibility (Basic rigging (RB)) | 18+, RTO training, assessed competent by an accredited assessor, enough English to work safely[1] | State and territory WHS regulators under the national high risk work licensing scheme (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Eligibility (Dogging prerequisite) | Must hold (or complete) the dogging class first[3] | training.gov.au · Oct 22, 2026 |
According to State and territory WHS regulators under the national high risk work licensing scheme (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria,, “To apply for a high risk work licence, you must: be at least 18 years of age have completed training in the relevant class or classes with a registered training organisation (RTO)”[1]
RB is a licence class under the national high risk work licensing scheme. Each state and territory WHS regulator runs the scheme where it has authority, for example SafeWork NSW or WorkSafe Victoria. The training unit for this class is CPCCLRG3001.
How you are assessed. The final licence assessment is practical. Only an assessor accredited for the rigging class by the WHS regulator in the state or territory where you get the licence can run it. It takes place in a real or simulated work setting with full-scale equipment, and you must be assessed competent. The official sources we checked do not publish a numeric pass mark or retake rules. Ask your RTO and your regulator how a reassessment works before you book.
Who can apply. You must be at least 18 and have completed training in the class with a registered training organisation (RTO). You must also be assessed competent by an accredited assessor and have enough English to work safely. The rigging unit has a prerequisite: you must have completed the dogging unit CPCCLDG3001 or hold a valid dogging licence.
How long it lasts. High risk work licences last 5 years. Any classes you add later expire at the same time as the licence. Fees, application steps and renewal processes differ between states and territories, so check the high risk work licence page of the regulator where you will apply, such as SafeWork NSW.
The content areas below are copied from the official RB content outline published by State and territory WHS regulators under the national high risk work licensing scheme (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria,. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Plan task[4] | RB Hazard Identification Practise reading the job, spotting hazards and controls, and checking the WHS duties that apply before any gear is chosen. |
| Select and inspect equipment[4] | RB Wire Rope Selection and Inspection Practise choosing wire rope, slings and fittings for the load, and recognising the damage that means gear must be taken out of service. |
| Set up task[4] | RB Crane Coordination Practise setting up the work area, exclusion zones and communication with the crane operator before a lift starts. |
| Undertake basic rigging activities[4] | RB Steel Erection Basics Practise the sequence of basic rigging work, including steel erection, load control and safe use of lifting beams and spreader bars. |
| Complete task[4] | RB Rigging Hardware Maintenance Practise de-rigging, inspecting gear after use, tagging out faulty items, storing equipment and clearing the area. |
Prepare for the Basic Rigging Licence Australia exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: How should Load Calculations hazards be communicated to workers?
Answer: B. Through inductions, toolbox talks, signage, labels, SDSs, and written procedures before exposure
Explanation:
B is correct. Hazards from load work, such as an unknown load weight, an off-centre centre of gravity or a sling angle that raises sling tension, must reach every worker before they are exposed. Using several channels (inductions, toolbox talks, signage, labels, safety data sheets and written procedures) means both new starters and the existing crew get the message.
A is wrong because WHS law requires hazard information to be shared. C is wrong because word of mouth alone is easily missed or garbled and leaves no record. D is wrong because an annual newsletter arrives far too late and may never reach the person doing the job that day.
Rule to remember: share hazard information through more than one channel, and do it before anyone is exposed.
Question: How should Gin Poles and Derricks incidents be reported in an Australian workplace?
Answer: B. Report immediately to the supervisor, with notifiable incidents reported to the regulator
Explanation:
B is correct. Report any incident involving a gin pole or derrick to your supervisor straight away, whether it is a slipping guy rope or a dropped load. That way the area can be made safe and the cause investigated. If it is a notifiable incident under WHS law, such as a serious injury or a dangerous incident like lifting equipment collapsing, the regulator must also be told immediately.
A is wrong because minor incidents and near misses often warn of a bigger failure to come. C is wrong because waiting for the weekly meeting delays the response and can breach notification duties. D is wrong because social media is not a reporting channel and can expose private details.
Rule to remember: report to your supervisor at once, and report notifiable incidents to the regulator immediately.
Question: What emergency procedures should cover Wire Rope Selection and Inspection scenarios?
Answer: B. Response actions, evacuation, first aid, communication protocols, and specific hazard responses
Explanation:
B is correct. A wire rope can fail without warning. It can drop a load, whip under tension or trap a worker. Emergency procedures for this work need to cover response actions for those events, evacuation, first aid, how the crew and crane operator communicate when something goes wrong, and the responses for each specific hazard.
A is wrong because any lifting work can turn into an emergency. C is wrong because calling 000 is only one step: someone still has to stop the lift, secure the area and give first aid. D is wrong because a general evacuation plan does not tell riggers what to do about a suspended load or an injured worker.
Rule to remember: emergency procedures must match the actual hazards of the task, not just the site in general.
RB is assessed in practice, so use these sets to check the knowledge behind each task and put most of your time into hands-on work with your RTO.
Before test day, ask your RTO what tasks the assessment includes, read your regulator's licence page, and practise each inspection and set-up step on full-scale equipment under supervision.
Yes. The basic rigging unit CPCCLRG3001 has a prerequisite. You meet it either by completing the dogging unit CPCCLDG3001 or by holding a valid dogging licence. If you have neither yet, ask your RTO how they schedule dogging training and assessment before your rigging course.
You must be at least 18 and have completed training in the class with a registered training organisation. You must also be assessed competent by an assessor accredited by the WHS regulator and have enough English to work safely. You also need to meet the dogging prerequisite.
Yes. The final licence assessment is run by an assessor accredited for the class by the WHS regulator in the state or territory where you get the licence. It takes place in a real or simulated work setting with full-scale equipment. Ask your RTO exactly which tasks your assessment will include.
High risk work licences last 5 years. If you add classes later, they expire at the same time as your existing licence. Renewal steps and fees vary by state and territory, so check with the regulator that issued your licence before it expires.
No. We wrote these practice questions with the help of AI tools to cover topics in the rigging unit. They are not taken from any official assessment. Use them to check your knowledge alongside your RTO training and the regulator's official material, not instead of hands-on practice.
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