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rigger
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A Rigger sets up and repairs rigging at logging yards, shipyards, manufacturing plants, construction sites, and film sets. Their role is controlling the movement of heavy equipment, aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use. Their responsibilities are setting, aligning and leveling heavy equipment machinery, selecting the appropriate rigging gear, inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved, monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment, ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures, breaking down rigging equipment, and conducting post-rigging inspections.

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  • Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
    The number of occurrences matches with Rigger in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,507Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Applied Science
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,547Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Animation
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,538Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.4 years
$51K
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3.10 years
Entry
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