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The Australia High Risk Work Licence Advanced Rigging (RA) theory test covers CPCCLRG4001 gin poles, shear legs, flying foxes, cableways, guyed derricks, and suspended/hung scaffolds. It requires 100% on critical safety calculations. This prep includes 100 practice questions.

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1Which nationally recognised unit of competency maps to the Advanced Rigging (RA) high risk work licence class?

A.CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level

B.CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

C.CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level

D.CPCCLSF4001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level

Explanation: CPCCLRG4001 is the current national unit for Licence to perform rigging advanced level and underpins the RA high risk work licence class assessed by state WHS regulators.

2What is the mandatory prerequisite before enrolling in Advanced Rigging (RA) training and assessment?

A.A current Dogging (DG) licence only

B.A current Intermediate Rigging (RI) licence or successful completion of CPCCLRG3002

C.A current Advanced Scaffolding (SA) licence

D.A tower crane (CT) operator licence

Explanation: Training.gov.au and SafeWork pathways require Intermediate Rigging (CPCCLRG3002 / RI) as the prerequisite for CPCCLRG4001 Advanced Rigging. Dogging alone is not sufficient.

3Under the SafeWork NSW hierarchy of high risk work licensing, which classes does an RA licence also authorise?

A.RI, RB and DG only

B.RI and RB only (DG must be held separately)

C.RA only — lower classes must be listed separately on the card

D.SA, SI and SB scaffolding classes

Explanation: SafeWork NSW hierarchy shows RA includes Intermediate Rigging (RI), Basic Rigging (RB) and Dogging (DG). Holding RA authorises those lower dogging/rigging classes.

4According to SafeWork NSW, which tasks are RA-specific additions beyond Intermediate Rigging (RI) scope?

A.Dual crane lifts, tilt slabs, and structural demolition

B.Gin poles and shear legs, flying foxes and cableways, guyed derricks and structures, and suspended/fabricated hung scaffolds

C.Structural steel erection, precast members, and cantilevered crane loading platforms

D.Operating a slewing mobile crane up to 20 tonnes

Explanation: SafeWork NSW lists RA as all RI work plus gin poles/shear legs, flying foxes/cableways, guyed derricks/structures, and suspended/fabricated hung scaffolds. Dual lifts, tilt slabs and demolition are RI-level (included via hierarchy).

5Which document is legally required for high-risk construction work such as advanced rigging on an Australian construction site?

A.A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) alone

B.A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) alone

C.A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

D.Only the crane manufacturer's operations manual

Explanation: WHS regulations require a SWMS for high-risk construction work. It identifies hazards and controls for the specific activity and must be followed and kept current.

6After receiving a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) for RA, how long do you typically have to apply for the licence?

A.7 days

B.30 days

C.60 days

D.12 months

Explanation: Candidates must apply to the state WHS regulator within 60 days of the NSA issue date (for example via Service NSW for SafeWork NSW).

7How long is an Australian high risk work licence generally valid before renewal is required?

A.2 years

B.3 years

C.5 years

D.Indefinitely while employed

Explanation: High risk work licences are issued for 5 years and must be renewed to continue performing HRW. Added classes expire with the parent licence.

8If an RA licence expires and is not renewed within 12 months, what is generally required?

A.Pay a late fee and continue working immediately

B.Complete training again with an RTO, be reassessed as competent, and submit a new application

C.Complete an online quiz only to reinstate all classes

D.Transfer the expired licence to another state with no further training

Explanation: SafeWork NSW guidance states that if you do not renew within 12 months of expiry you must redo RTO training, be reassessed, and apply again.

9Under the WHS Act, what is a licenced advanced rigger's primary personal duty of care?

A.Approve all site emergency plans for the PCBU

B.Take reasonable care for their own safety and ensure their acts or omissions do not adversely affect others

C.Direct every trade on site regardless of role

D.Follow every instruction even when it creates an uncontrolled safety risk

Explanation: Workers must take reasonable care for their own health and safety, take reasonable care that their conduct does not adversely affect others, and comply with reasonable safety instructions.

10What is the first control measure a rigger should consider in the hierarchy of control when planning a complex lift?

A.Issue additional PPE

B.Eliminate the hazard

C.Write an administrative permit only

D.Isolate workers with barriers as the first option

Explanation: Elimination is the highest and most effective level in the hierarchy of control and must be considered first before substitution, engineering, administrative controls, or PPE.

About the Advanced Rigging (RA) Exam

The Australia High Risk Work Licence for Advanced Rigging (RA) theory assessment verifies competence for CPCCLRG4001 — Licence to perform rigging advanced level. Prerequisite is a current Intermediate Rigging (RI) licence (CPCCLRG3002). Under the SafeWork NSW hierarchy, RA authorises all RI work plus gin poles and shear legs, flying foxes and cableways, guyed derricks and structures, and suspended and fabricated hung scaffolds. Crane, dual-lift, tilt-slab, and demolition rigging remain RI-level scope that RA also covers through hierarchy inclusion, not as RA-exclusive tasks.

Assessment

Closed-book written assessment using the National Assessment Instrument (NAI), administered by a registered assessor at an approved RTO, plus a practical performance assessment.

Time Limit

2.5 hours

Passing Score

Competency-based (100% correct on critical safety and load calculation items)

Exam Fee

$1,500 to $1,900 AUD for training and assessment, plus $95 AUD per class for a new SafeWork NSW high risk work licence (fees vary by state) (Safe Work Australia & State WHS Regulators (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe VIC, SafeWork QLD, WorkSafe WA))

Advanced Rigging (RA) Exam Content Outline

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Planning Advanced Rigging Work

WHS duties, SWMS for high-risk construction work, SafeWork NSW RA hierarchy vs RI/RB/DG, CPCCLRG3002 prerequisite, communication, and pre-start gear checks.

25%

Gin Poles & Shear Legs

Gin pole guy layout, maximum lean (L÷10), back-guy anchor distance (1.5L), total head load, powered vs hand-powered compression factors, shear-leg A-frame proportions, and heel tackle.

20%

Flying Foxes & Cableways

Span-rope setup, minimum sag (5% / L÷20), cable tension formulas, FSWR diameter estimation, safety factor of 6 for reeving ropes, flying-fox wheel diameter (8×), and cableway sheave sizing (10×).

15%

Guyed Derricks & Structures

Guy-derrick vs stiff-leg derrick configuration, stay packing/lagging, equalising multiple back guys, lazy guys for tracking, and structure stability during erection.

25%

Suspended & Fabricated Hung Scaffolds

Swing stages, needles and counterweights, secondary ropes, AS 1418.2 hoist safety factors (7 hand / 10 power), load-limiting devices (1.25× rated capacity), hung-scaffold FSWR/chain factors, and handover certificates.

How to Pass the Advanced Rigging (RA) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competency-based (100% correct on critical safety and load calculation items)
Assessment: Closed-book written assessment using the National Assessment Instrument (NAI), administered by a registered assessor at an approved RTO, plus a practical performance assessment.
Time limit: 2.5 hours
Exam fee: $1,500 to $1,900 AUD for training and assessment, plus $95 AUD per class for a new SafeWork NSW high risk work licence (fees vary by state)

Keys to Passing

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Advanced Rigging (RA) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise gin-pole geometry: maximum lean = pole length ÷ 10; minimum back-guy anchor distance = pole length × 1.5; minimum four guys (front, two sides, back).

2For flying foxes and cableways, use S = L ÷ 20 (5% sag) then Tension = (W × L) ÷ (4 × S), which equals W × 5 at the minimum allowable sag.

3Distinguish suspended scaffolds (raise/lower in use) from fabricated hung scaffolds (fixed height while in use). Powered hoist rope SF = 10; hand-operated SF = 7 under AS 1418.2.

4Always include lifting-gear weight in total load W before calculating cable tension or gin-pole total head load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the prerequisite for the Advanced Rigging (RA) licence?

You must hold a current High Risk Work Licence for Intermediate Rigging (RI) or have successfully completed CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level before enrolling in CPCCLRG4001 Advanced Rigging training and assessment.

What work does an RA licence add beyond Intermediate Rigging (RI)?

Per SafeWork NSW, RA allows all intermediate rigging work plus gin poles and shear legs, flying foxes and cableways, guyed derricks and structures, and suspended and fabricated hung scaffolds. RI already covers cranes, conveyors, tilt slabs, dual lifts, and demolition; RA includes those through hierarchy, not as RA-only scope.

How long do you have to apply for the RA licence after assessment?

After receiving a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA), you must apply to your state WHS regulator (for example Service NSW / SafeWork NSW) within 60 days.

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