Installing the infrastructure for the scenic, lighting, sound and audiovisual elements of a live event.
Occupational Profile
Live Event Riggers ensure the infrastructure for the scenic, lighting, sound and audio-visual elements of a live event are installed safely, in accordance with technical plans which they are able to read and interpret. They assemble modular structural components as well as lifting these elements into place. They may be responsible for attaching additional equipment. Working in a sometimes fast paced and pressured environment, Live Event Riggers will show logic and ability to safely work individually, as well as being part of a team, to meet client deadlines.
The work environment may vary and comprise exhibitions, conferences, concerts, sport as well as other related environments. Live Event Riggers may work at both indoor and outdoor events in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. They could work unsociable hours, but need to ensure adequate rest periods are maintained.
The Live Event Rigger will work under the direction of a Rigging Supervisor(s). The Live Event Rigger will be able to work from plans and follow method statements to plan and safely undertake rigging installations. They will liaise with clients, venue management, consultant riggers and structural engineers. The Live Event Rigger will have a thorough underpinning knowledge and be able to practically use and inspect rigging equipment, particularly lifting equipment, structural systems and essential ancillary equipment. In doing so they will be capable of undertaking and documenting risk assessments and adhering to safe systems of work whilst accurately identifying and reducing risks.
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/live-event-rigger/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1118/live_event_rigger.pdf
