What skills does a ground rigger need?

A ground rigger needs 11 essential skills including work ergonomically, work safely with machines, use personal protection equipment, use communication equipment, assemble performance equipment. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace ground rigger jobs?

The AI disruption score for ground rigger is 28/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Manufacturing & ProductionMetal, machinery and related trades workersISCO 7215

ground rigger

Ground riggers assist level riggers assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction and plans. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate closely with high riggers.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (11)

work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.work safely with machineswork safely with machinesCheck and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.use communication equipmentuse communication equipmentSet up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.assemble performance equipmentassemble performance equipmentSet up sound, light and video equipment on stage before performance event according to specifications.organise resources for artistic productionorganise resources for artistic productionCoordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionwork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.work with respect for own safetywork with respect for own safetyApply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.use technical documentationuse technical documentationUnderstand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.assemble truss constructionsassemble truss constructionsUse trusses, metal structures that derive strength from their construction involving triangular shapes, to construct stages for performances.store performance equipmentstore performance equipmentDismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event and store in a safe place.

Optional (18)

manage technical resources stockmanage technical resources stockManage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.maintain chain hoistsmaintain chain hoistsCheck, operate and repair chain hoists.perform regular checks on rigging equipmentperform regular checks on rigging equipmentPerform regular in-depth checks on rigging equipment at the workshop and make the necessary repairs.operate forkliftoperate forkliftOperate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.calculate rigging plotscalculate rigging plotsCalculate the right data to determine how the rigging will operate during a performance.hang chain hoistshang chain hoistsInstall chain hoists in building constructions.ensure safety of mobile electrical systemsensure safety of mobile electrical systemsTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.operate telehandleroperate telehandlerTransfer materials in a construction environment by using a telescopic handler.maintain rigging equipmentmaintain rigging equipmentCheck rigging equipment before fitting up, and make small repairs if necessary.use rope access techniquesuse rope access techniquesApply ropework to work in elevated position. Safely ascend and descend ropes, wearing a harness.keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.manage personal professional developmentmanage personal professional developmentTake responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional developmen...design rigging plotsdesign rigging plotsDraw, design and calculate rigging plots.develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...evacuate people from heightsevacuate people from heightsSafely evacuate people from heights using rope access techniques.provide power distributionprovide power distributionProvide power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.plot rigging movementsplot rigging movementsPlan and rehearse rigging movements to ensure safety of structures.follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...