Heavy Plant & Machinery
Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills assessment
Doggers and riggers connect loads and direct lifts. This scorecard covers slings and shackles, load calculation, signalling, hazard control and inspection for construction and industrial sites.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills you can score
These are the default Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Sling Selection and Load Calculation
Selects slings and shackles suitable for the weight, angle and shape of the load.
Rigging Configuration and Attachment
Attaches loads securely with correct hitches, spreader bars and load paths.
Load Centre of Gravity and Stability
Estimates the centre of gravity so loads lift level and stable.
Signalling and Directing the Crane
Directs crane operators clearly and consistently with standard signals.
Exclusion Zones and Working Under Loads
Keeps people clear and never works under a suspended load.
Tag Lines and Load Control
Uses tag lines and guides to control loads without putting hands at risk.
Inspecting Rigging Gear
Inspects, tags and retires slings, chains and lifting gear correctly.
Communication with Operators and Crew
Communicates clear lift plans and stops work when unsure.
Rigging Equipment Storage and Care
Stores and cares for gear to extend its life.
Emergency Response During Lifts
Responds correctly to dropped loads, equipment failure or injury.
Levels included with Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting
Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Ticket Level” for heavy plant & machinery, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Rigger
- Dogger
- Rigger
- Advanced Rigger
- Rigging Supervisor
How Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a site is scored on the Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your sites against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills need attention. Reports also follow each leading hand's site.
Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting scorecard covers 10 skills: Sling Selection and Load Calculation, Rigging Configuration and Attachment, Load Centre of Gravity and Stability, Signalling and Directing the Crane, Exclusion Zones and Working Under Loads, Tag Lines and Load Control, Inspecting Rigging Gear, Communication with Operators and Crew, Rigging Equipment Storage and Care and Emergency Response During Lifts. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one site and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting?
Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting starts with these levels (called “Ticket Level” in the app): Trainee Rigger, Dogger, Rigger, Advanced Rigger and Rigging Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Rigging, Dogging & Scaffold Lifting skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In heavy plant & machinery the app talks about operators, sites and leading hands, and you can change any of those words too.
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