Question 1

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 in Rigging?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 (Certificate): Focuses on identification and safety awareness. You learn what the tools are, how they are labeled, and how to stay safe on a lifting site.

Level 2 (Certificate): Focuses on application and operation. Level 2 involves the physical setup and use of the equipment to move loads.

Question 2

How does this Level 1 Certificate benefit my career?

Accepted Answer

For many large-scale industrial projects, holding a formal ICTQual certificate is a "license to work." It proves to employers that you have undergone standardized safety training, making you a lower-risk hire and providing a clear path for promotion to Level 2 and Level 3 roles.

Question 3

Will I learn how to store rigging equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Proper storage is key to equipment longevity. You will learn how to protect gear from moisture, chemicals, and UV light, and the importance of hanging slings and chains in a designated "Tackle Store" rather than leaving them on the ground.

Question 4

Will I learn how to identify "Retired" equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You will be trained to spot obvious "retirement criteria"—signs that a piece of gear is no longer safe for use. This includes:

Illegible or missing capacity (SWL) tags.

Cracked or bent hooks.

"Bird-caging" (deformed strands) in wire rope.

Chemical burns or melting on synthetic slings.

Question 5

Do I need a background in math for the Level 1 Certificate?

Accepted Answer

No advanced math is required for Level 1. You only need to be able to read and compare numbers—specifically, checking that the weight of the load is smaller than the Safe Working Load (SWL) printed on the equipment's tag.

ICTQual AB

ICTQual Level 1 Certificate in Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting

ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting

ICTQual Level 3 Certificate in Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and Hoisting

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 3 Certificate in Lifting Accessories (LAC)

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 2 Award in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 3 Certificate in Foundation in lifting equipment

ICTQual AB Level 1 Award in Bridge and Gantry Cranes (BGC)