High risk work licence classes RB, RI, RA

Rigging licence: basic, intermediate and advanced

Rigging is a high risk work licence in three classes: basic RB (CPCCLRG3001), intermediate RI (CPCCLRG3002) and advanced RA (CPCCLRG4001). Dogging (CPCCLDG3001) comes first and each class builds on the one below. Applicants must be 18 or older. The licence lasts 5 years in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with the regulator or provider before you book.

Key facts

Unit code: CPCCLRG3001
Price range: $1,225 to $2,375 (5 published prices)
Typical length: 4 to 5 days for basic rigging at the providers listed, then an assessment and a licence application.
Expiry: 5 years in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA. For SA, NT, TAS and ACT, check with the regulator.
Providers compared: 8
Last checked: 10 October 2026

Compare Rigging providers

How much does a Rigging course cost?

Published prices run $1,225 to $2,375 across 5 of the 8 providers we compared. Each figure comes from the provider’s own course page on 10 October 2026. See every provider, sorted cheapest first.

What are the rules for Rigging?

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level, CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level and CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level are the national units for the three rigging classes. Each states that competence in the unit does not in itself result in a high risk work licence.
Source: training.gov.au
CPCCLRG3002 is the national unit for intermediate rigging (RI).
Source: training.gov.au
CPCCLRG4001 lists successful completion of CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level, or holding a valid intermediate rigging licence, as its prerequisite.
Source: training.gov.au
WorkSafe Queensland: to apply for an intermediate rigging licence (RI) you must hold, or have previously passed assessment for, a dogging licence and a basic rigging licence. For advanced rigging (RA) you must also hold or have passed intermediate rigging.
Source: worksafe.qld.gov.au
WorkSafe NT bulletin sets out the same hierarchy as a table: dogging (DG), then basic rigging (RB), intermediate (RI) and advanced (RA). Holding a higher rigging class lets you do the work of the classes below it.
Source: worksafe.nt.gov.au
WorkSafe WA lists basic, intermediate and advanced rigging as high risk work licence classes, and states that high risk work licences are valid for 5 years.
Source: www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
WorkSafe WA: applicants for a high risk work licence must be at least 18 years old.
Source: www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
SafeWork NSW states that high risk work licences are valid for 5 years and that applicants must be at least 18.
Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au
WorkSafe Victoria states that high risk work licences are valid for 5 years.
Source: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
WorkSafe Queensland: high risk work licences must be renewed every five years and are valid for five years unless suspended or cancelled.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
WorkSafe Queensland: to get a high risk work licence you train with a registered training organisation, pass an assessment by an accredited assessor, then lodge the licence application with the regulator within 60 days of the assessment.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
Provider-stated (Saferight, Perth): basic rigging entry needs a dogging statement of attainment with a valid dogging licence or Notice of Assessment, age 18+, photo ID, a USI and an LLN check. Fees exclude HRWL application fees. The same provider lists intermediate rigging (CPCCLRG3002) at $1,300 for October to December 2026 intakes (4 days).
Source: saferight.com.au
Provider-stated (Holmesglen, VIC): subsidised and concession fees apply for eligible Victorian students, in addition to the full fee, and a WorkSafe licence fee is extra.
Source: www.holmesglen.edu.au
Provider-stated (HPA Training, NSW): basic rigging is 4 days of training plus a 1-day SafeWork NSW assessment, needs a valid dogging licence, and the price excludes the Service NSW application fee.
Source: hpatraining.com.au
Provider-stated (Civil Safety): basic rigging runs 4 days in WA and 5 days in QLD, requires age 18+ and a current dogging ticket, and fees vary by location.
Source: civilsafety.edu.au

Rigging questions answered

What are RB, RI and RA, and which unit codes apply?

RB is basic rigging (CPCCLRG3001), RI is intermediate (CPCCLRG3002) and RA is advanced (CPCCLRG4001). Dogging is DG (CPCCLDG3001). The order is DG, then RB, RI and RA, and a higher class lets you do the work of the classes below it.

What do I need before I can do rigging?

You need dogging first. Providers ask for a current dogging licence or Notice of Assessment, age 18 or older, ID and a USI. For intermediate and advanced you must hold or have passed the class below. Check your regulator for state rules.

How much does a rigging course cost?

We checked 8 providers on 10 October 2026. Basic rigging courses with a public price list at $1,225 to $2,375. Some providers show no public price. Licence application fees are usually extra. Subsidised places may exist in some states, such as WA and VIC, so ask the provider.

How long does a rigging licence last?

Five years in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA, according to those regulators. For SA, NT, TAS and ACT, check with the regulator.

Does finishing the course give me the licence?

No. Competence in the unit does not on its own give you a licence. After training an accredited assessor assesses you, then you apply to your state regulator. In Queensland, apply within 60 days of the assessment.

How old do I need to be?

At least 18 in NSW and WA. Providers in QLD and the ACT also list 18 or older. Check with your regulator if you are younger.

Want the full walkthrough? Read our Rigging guide.