NCR, National Rigging Certificate is a scheme designed to give riggers a recognised framework through which their skills and expertise can be measured. The
PLASA National Rigging Certificate is an award that will allow you to demonstrate that you've attained a professional standard within your chosen rigging discipline. On gaining the award, you'll be issued with a certificate and your own official PLASA Rigging ID Skills card.
NVQs for the Audio and AV Installation sector will achieve the goal of a recognised qualification for this specialised field.
PLASA is leading the development of NVQ Qualifications for the Architectural PA/VA sector to ensure that those who operate in this field have a recognised framework through which they can demonstrate their skills, competency, safe practice and professionalism. These NVQs are being developed in close consultation with Summit Skills the sector skills council for the Building Services industry and will be awarded by EAL, a recognised awarding body in the field of engineering and electrotechnical skills.
Definition of RiggingThe installation, removal or other activity using lifting or suspension equipment or accessories used in tension for lifting or supporting display, production, performance or event technical requirements.
Definition of RiggerA competent person employed to undertake Rigging
The NRC is the only qualification that assesses the competence of riggers carrying out rigging as defined within the entertainment and events industry and uses standards set by the rigging industry and endorsed by Government through a qualification to measure the competency of an individual.
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