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Key Facts: NCCCO Rigger Level I Exam
60
Written Questions
NCCCO Rigger Level I blueprint
60 min
Written Exam Time
NCCCO scheduling
Not published
Numeric Passing Score
Current CCO candidate handbook
42%
Largest Domain
Execution of Rigging Activity
Check current fee page
Application Fees
CCO application process
5 years
Certification Validity
NCCCO policy
The CCO Rigger Level I written exam has 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, weighted 15% Scope, 13% Technical Knowledge, 30% Inspection, and 42% Execution. The practical exam has four tasks and a 60-minute time limit. The current handbook does not publish a numeric written cut score or fixed fee table.
Sample NCCCO Rigger Level I Practice Questions
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1Under OSHA 1926.1401, who qualifies as a qualified rigger for assembly and disassembly or basic lifts?
2Which standard primarily governs slings used in rigging work?
3A sling is rated 4,000 lb vertically, and its manufacturer lists twice that capacity for a balanced basket with vertical, parallel legs. What is that basket rating?
4How should a rigger determine a sling's rated capacity in a choker hitch?
5What is the minimum recommended sling angle from horizontal during a two-leg lift?
6At a sling angle of 30 degrees from horizontal, what is the approximate sling angle factor (load multiplier per leg)?
7When installing U-bolt wire rope clips on a wire rope eye termination, which is correct?
8Under OSHA Table H-2, what is the minimum number of drop-forged U-bolt clips for 1/2-inch improved plow steel wire rope?
9Which inspection condition requires immediate removal of a synthetic web sling from service?
10Which sling tag information is required before the sling can be used?
About the NCCCO Rigger Level I Exam
The CCO Rigger Level I certification covers basic rigging knowledge and practical skill: lift scope, technical knowledge, inspection, sling and hardware use, load control, connections, and specified knots. Initial certification requires the written and practical examinations to be passed within the applicable 12-month window.
Exam sponsor: NCCCO (written via OPT, EOT, or TCT; practical at NCCCO-accredited test sites). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
60-question Level I written exam plus a Level I practical exam covering pre-use inspection, hitches, connections, and basic knots
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
Not published in the current candidate handbook
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly disclosed. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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Scope of the Rigging Activity
Load travel path, load weight and center of gravity, attachment points, electrical and environmental hazards, exclusion zones, communication, and stop authority.
Technical Knowledge
ASME B30.9, B30.10, B30.20, and B30.26 plus the handbook-listed OSHA references 1910.184, 1926.251, and 1926.1431; OSHA crane definitions and power-line rules remain useful safety context but are not listed Level I references.
Inspection
Frequent-inspection judgment for wire rope, chain, synthetic web, and synthetic round slings, plus hooks, shackles, eye bolts, hoist rings, and below-the-hook devices.
Execution of Rigging Activity
Sling angles, vertical/choker/basket hitches, wire rope clip installation, tag lines, basic knots (bowline, clove hitch, sheet bend, two half hitches), and post-lift procedures.
Preparing for the NCCCO Rigger Level I Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Not published in the current candidate handbook
- Assessment: 60-question Level I written exam plus a Level I practical exam covering pre-use inspection, hitches, connections, and basic knots
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Check CCO's current fee page and application process Official sources
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NCCCO Rigger Level I: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the NCCCO Rigger Level I written exam?
The NCCCO Rigger Level I written exam has 60 multiple-choice questions. Candidates also pass a Level I practical exam covering pre-use inspection, hitches, connections, and basic knots for initial certification.
What is the difference between NCCCO Rigger Level I and Level II?
Level I covers basic rigging responsibilities, while Level II addresses more complex rigging activities. The current handbook does not publish a universal rule that every listed job type always requires Level II in every regulatory or employer context.
What is the passing score for the NCCCO Rigger Level I written exam?
The current CCO Rigger Candidate Handbook does not publish a numeric cut score. Candidates receive the result under CCO's current scoring and reporting process.
How much does the NCCCO Rigger Level I exam cost?
The current candidate handbook directs candidates to the live fee and application process rather than publishing the older fixed amounts. Check CCO's current fee page before applying.
How long is NCCCO Rigger Level I certification valid?
NCCCO Rigger Level I certification is valid for five years. Recertification is completed during the 12 months before expiration, and a practical exam is generally not required for standard recertification.
What standards does the NCCCO Rigger Level I written exam reference?
Key references are ASME B30.9 (slings), B30.10 (hooks), B30.20 (below-the-hook devices), and B30.26 (rigging hardware), plus OSHA 1910.184 (slings), 1926.251 (rigging equipment), 1926.1401 (qualified rigger definition), 1926.1408 (power-line clearances), and 1926.1431 (hoisting personnel).