Let’s Change Your Future: Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Professional and Bold Rigger Level III in The Kingdom Saudi Arabia (2025)

Let’s Change Your Future:

Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Professional and Bold Rigger Level III in

The Kingdom Saudi Arabia (2025)

Discover how to become a certified Rigger Level III in Saudi Arabia. Step-by-step TUV certification guide, course details & career growth in 2025.

Hello my beautiful Friend are you stuck in the same old job with no growth? Let’s change your future today! Rigging is one of the most demanded and high-paying professions with critical and risky works in Saudi Arabia’s mega projects like NEOM, Aramco, Qiddiya and Red Sea etc.

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What is Rigger: 

• Definition: Rigger is a certified person who rig and prepare the load for lifting.
• Types: there are two types of riggers in KSA 1st is Aramco approved Rigger & 2nd is Non-Aramco Rigger or TUV Rigger.
• Levels: there are three levels in Rigging field (rigger level 3, rigger level 2 and rigger level 1).
• Rigger 3: rigger level 3 can rig or lift up to 10 ton or 22,000 LBS weight.
• Rigger 2: rigger level 2 can rig or lift up to 40 ton or 88,000 LBS weight.
• Rigger 1: rigger level 1 can rig or lift more than 40 ton weight or every types of loads and also
• Rigger 1: rigger level 1 is also considered as a lifting supervisor

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Rigging and Lifting: 

• Rigging: Rigging is a process where we secure the load using equipments for handling and placement.
• Lifting: The moving of objects from one place to another place is called lifting.

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In this post we will share the authentic information about non-aramco or TUV Certified Rigger level 3.

Rigger Level-III TUV Certified: 

• Rigger level-iii is a lowest or entry level position in the rigging field.
• Rigger level-iii TUV certified is eligible to work in all the projects in KSA except Aramco projects.
• Rigger level-iii TUV certified can also work on aramco projects but only as an assistant under an Aramco approved rigger.
• Rigger level-iii can rig or lift the load under 10 ton (22,000 LBS).
• Rigger level-iii is eligible only to perform easy or non critical lifting activities.
• Rigger level-iii is not allowed to proceed the critical lifting activities.

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Responsibilities Of Rigger Level-III TUV Certified:

1. Inspection of all rigging and lifting tools before starting the lifting activity.
2. Rigging gears must be color coded as per organization/client safety rules.
3. Identify the load (load weight, load shape, load type).
4. Identify the place where equipment (Crane or Boom truck etc) will setup or installed for activity.
5. Identify the pickup and drop paths (the place from where the load will lift and and the place where the load will keep)
6. Barricade and control the 360° area around the equipment and keep the safety sign boards before starting the lifting activity.
7. Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines and excavations at the work site as per safety rules.
8. Select the correct type and size of rigging and lifting tools as per rigging arrangement.
9. Identify the hazards associated with activity.
10. take the control measures and precautions as per job hazards.
11. Must be trained and well aware of tag line knotting and holding techniques.
12. Must be stand in a visible and safe position while giving hand signals to operator during lifting activity.
13. Store and clean lifting equipment properly after use.

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Rigging Course, Training & TUV Certifications:

In Saudi Arabia, there are many approved organizations and training centers that provide Rigger Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 related courses, training and certifications. These organizations help workers get the required skills and certifications to work safely in the lifting and rigging field.

Organizations Providing Rigger Courses, Training and TUVs in Saudi Arabia:

• TÜV Rheinland Saudi Arabia

• Provides Rigger Level 3, 2, and 1 certifications.
• Internationally recognized training.
• 🌐 Website: https://www.tuv.com/saudi-arabia/en/

• Standard Arabia Inspection Co

• Provides Rigger Level 3, 2, and 1 certifications.
• recognized in the Gulf region.
• 🌐 Website: https://standardarabia.com/services.php

• Velosi Saudi Arabia

• Approved safety and rigging courses.
• Also provides lifting supervisor certifications.
• 🌐 Website: https://www.velosiaims.com/

• Aramco Approved Training Centers

• Many training centers are approved by Saudi Aramco.
• Their certifications are mandatory for Aramco projects.
• 🌐 Website to search for approved vendors: https://vendors.aramco.com/
• (Note: You can search for approved training providers on the Aramco vendor portal.)

• Applus+ Saudi Arabia

• Provides lifting and rigging courses with certifications.
• 🌐 Website: https://www.applus.com/global/en/
• (Select “Saudi Arabia” from the locations.)

• KSA Industrial Training Centers (Local Training Institutes)

• Many local institutes offer NAVTTC-approved or Saudi government-approved rigging courses.
  Examples (No single website covers all centers):

• NAVTTC Pakistan (Certification body): https://navttc.gov.pk/

• Search Google for “Industrial Training Centers in Saudi Arabia for riggers”

• Some local examples:

  • Arabian Safety Training Center: https://astc.com.sa/

  • Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic (SPSP): https://www.spsp.edu.sa/

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TUV Card Prices:

• There are different prices of tuv certifications depend on the organization.
• Average cost of rigger level 3 tuv card is around 450 SR to 700 SR.
• Average cost of rigger level 2 tuv card is around 600 SR to 1,000 SR.
• Average cost of rigger level 1 tuv card is around 1,200 SR to 1,500 SR

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TUV Certified Rigger Level-III Salaries & Jobs in KSA:

• The rigging salaries are depend on the organizations and the visa type.
• Three types of visas 1st: open visa, 2nd: open visa but fardhi Type and 3rd: company visa.
• Open visa holder can earn 18 SR/hour to 20 SR/hour or 4,500 SR to 6000 SR per month.
• Fardhi open visa holder can earn 15 SR/hour to 18 SR/hour or 3,800 SR to 5,000 SR.
• Company visa holder can earn 1,500 SR to 3,000 SR. (bcz his all expenses e.g Iqama, Medical Insurance, FAT provided by Co).
• Jubail is one of the best city to find the rigger job.

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Major Questions which Can Ask in Rigger Level-iii Job Interview:

1. What is Rigger.
2. What is rigging and lifting.
3. Responsibilities of rigger level 3.
4. What is slings, and types of slings.
5. What is shackle.
6. Types of shackles.
7. What is chain block.
8. Types of chain blocks.
9. What is hitch and types of hitches.
10. Crane load chart.
11. Lifting plane but specific clients can ask the lift plane for rigger level 3.
12. Distance from electrical power lines.
13. Distance from excavation.
14. Lifting permit.

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Conclusion:

Becoming a TUV-certified Rigger Level III in Saudi Arabia is a great career opportunity for those seeking growth in the rigging and lifting field. With increasing demand in mega projects like NEOM and Aramco, certified riggers enjoy strong job prospects and competitive salaries. By completing proper training and certification from approved institutes, even entry-level riggers can build a successful career. Start today, invest in your skills, and change your future with this high-demand profession.

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FAQs:

Q1: Can a TUV-certified Rigger Level III work on Aramco projects?
A: Yes, but only as an assistant under an Aramco-approved rigger.

Q2: What is the salary of a Rigger Level III in Saudi Arabia?
A: Salaries range from 1,500 SR to 6,000 SR per month, depending on visa type and employer.

Q3: How much does the TUV certification cost for Rigger Level III?
A: The average cost of a Rigger Level III TUV card ranges from 450 SR to 700 SR.