SASO-Approved Training · Saudi Arabia
Rigger Level 3 Course in Saudi Arabia
A senior rigging qualification for multi-point and critical lifts, assessed on your own rigging hardware wherever your operation is based — Jubail, Dammam, Riyadh, or Jeddah.
SASO-Approved Program
TVTC Accredited Centre
English & Arabic Delivery
GUIDE DETAILS
Duration: 1 day (theory + practical)
Certificate Validity: 2 years
Delivery: Your site, nationwide
Prerequisite: Prior rigging experience
What Is Rigger Level 3
A Senior Qualification, Not an Entry-Level Course
Rigger Level 3 covers complex and multi-point lift planning, sling angle calculations and working load limit verification, rigging hardware inspection and rejection criteria, crane hand signals, and the coordination of tandem and critical lifts. Candidates are expected to arrive with prior rigging experience — this course tests and certifies judgement on lifts that leave little room for error, not the basics of tying a sling.
The certificate carries a SASO program reference number specific to Rigger Level 3, recognized for contractor prequalification on sites that require it.
Course Content
What the Course Covers
Assessment is weighted toward the practical side. An examiner watches the full sequence on your own equipment, from load calculation through hand signals to the final set-down.
Multi-Point Lift Planning
Sling Angle & Load Calculations
Hardware Inspection & Rejection
Crane Hand Signals & Communication
Tandem & Critical Lift Coordination
Practical Assessment on Your Equipment
Regulatory Approval
Why the SASO Approval Matters
Most major contractors and site operators in Saudi Arabia build SASO approval into their vendor prequalification requirements for lifting and materials handling roles. A rigging certificate rejected at a gate inspection because the issuing provider was not SASO-approved for that specific program means the rigger cannot work until retrained and reassessed — a real cost on a site where lifting sits on the critical path.
Every Rigger Level 3 certificate PITC KSA issues carries the SASO program reference number and a QR code. Scan it, enter the certificate holder’s ID and certificate number, and the system confirms whether the certificate is valid, which program it covers, and its expiry date. HSE auditors and contractor prequalification teams can use this without contacting us directly.
For a fuller explanation of how SASO approval differs from TVTC accreditation and how verification works, see our full guide to SASO-approved training in Saudi Arabia.
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Delivery
We Come to Your Site — Not the Other Way Around
We do not keep a crane or a stock of rigging hardware sitting on a yard, so we do not run the practical assessment at our own facility. The theory portion can happen at our Jubail office if that is convenient, but for the hands-on part, our examiners travel to you: Jubail, Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, or wherever your operation sits in Saudi Arabia. You provide the rigging hardware your crew actually works with, and we build the assessment around it.
That works in your favor more than it costs you — a candidate assessed on the exact hardware they use every shift is being tested against the job as it actually exists, not a demo setup they have never touched.
Clients often combine Rigger Level 3 with other mandatory courses in the same site visit: SASO-approved Forklift Operator training for crews handling both lifting and materials handling, permit to work training ahead of any lift, and for Eastern Province clients, H2S awareness training where sour service and lifting work overlap. If your crew needs a dedicated standby man for confined space or hot work near the lift, we schedule that in the same trip.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Rigger Level 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Rigger Level 3 course for?
Riggers who already work the trade and need to move into planning and executing multi-point or critical lifts, not entry-level candidates learning to rig for the first time. If you or your crew have not rigged before, start with a foundation rigging course and come back to Level 3 once you have hands-on experience.
Is Rigger Level 3 SASO-approved?
Yes. PITC KSA holds SASO approval for the Rigger Level 3 program specifically. The certificate carries the SASO program reference number tied to that approval, and a QR code that links to our online verification page.
How long is the certificate valid, and can it be delivered at our site?
The certificate is valid for two years from the date of issue, though your client’s contractor HSE plan may set a shorter renewal interval that overrides the certificate date. We do not maintain our own crane or rigging yard, so the practical assessment is always delivered at your site, using your rigging hardware and, where available, a crane or overhead lifting device.
What does the practical assessment involve?
Candidates plan and execute a lift using real rigging hardware on your site: load calculation, sling angle and working load limit verification, hand signal communication, and safe set-down. An examiner observes the full sequence and does not sign off on paperwork alone.
How much does Rigger Level 3 training cost?
Cost depends on group size, your location, and whether the theory portion runs at our Jubail office or on your site alongside the practical. Tell us your headcount and city and we will send a fixed quote before you commit to a date.
Book Your Rigger Level 3 Assessment
SASO-approved certification, delivered at your site anywhere in Saudi Arabia. Tell us your headcount and location and we’ll confirm the practical setup needed.