Certification: Iron Worker's Rigging and Signal Person Certification Program

1750 New York Avenue NW, Lower Lobby Washington, DC 20006

The Ironworker Rigger and Signal Person Certification Program provides members a practical method to obtain a certification accurately evaluating their rigging and signaling competence. By ensuring that only trained, skilled and competent ironworkers complete rigging and signaling tasks, workplace risk is reduced, and safety is increased, standing true to our efforts to ensure all workers return home safe at the end of the day. By certifying skilled and qualified workers, the Ironworkers International Certification Board is promoting a safe and efficient jobsite for the worker, the public and the industry.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

On Site

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).