16-Hour Special Rigger Training NYC
Individuals pursuing or supporting work that specifically requires the 16-Hour Special Rigger course.
Who This Course Is For
Individuals pursuing or supporting work that specifically requires the 16-Hour Special Rigger course.
Training Path
Special Rigger is a separate DOB course and licensing pathway from Rigging Worker, Rigging Supervisor and Tower Crane Rigger training.
Before You Register
Bring the exact course title, employer requirement, credential information or prior training record you were given. If you are unsure whether this is the right course, call Tribune before purchasing so you do not repeat training unnecessarily.
What You’ll Study
Instruction focuses on practical NYC construction-safety knowledge, hazard recognition and responsibilities that students can connect to real jobsite conditions.
Rigging equipment and inspection
Training on rigging equipment and inspection covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
Load handling and control
Training on load handling and control covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
Signals and communication
Training on signals and communication covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
Lifting-operation planning
Training on lifting-operation planning covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
Hazard controls
Training on hazard controls covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
Special Rigger responsibilities
Training on special rigger responsibilities covers the practical hazards, controls and responsibilities students should understand for 16-Hour Special Rigger work in NYC.
From Registration to Completion
Verify the Requirement
Confirm that this exact course matches the license, renewal, employer or project requirement you are trying to satisfy.
Complete the Training
Attend the required hours, participate in instruction and complete any required review, knowledge checks or course activities.
Keep Your Documentation
Retain the applicable completion documentation for your employer, credential application, renewal record or next training step.
Online, In-Person & Current Scheduling
Current Course Schedule
Schedules can change, so this page does not hard-code class dates. Call (718) 790-2664 for the current class schedule, delivery format and seat availability.
Online Availability
Some Tribune courses are offered online through Virtola. We only link directly when the exact matching course and checkout are verified. If no verified online option is available, the page remains phone-first.
NYC Training With a Clear Registration Path
Tribune Training Academy serves construction workers, supervisors and safety professionals from our Elmhurst, Queens location. We organize related training around the actual student pathway so you can identify the correct course, avoid duplicate training and move efficiently toward the card, renewal, license or job requirement you need.
Training Location
40-38 75th Street, Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11373. Call ahead for current scheduling and delivery options.
Need Help Choosing?
Call (718) 790-2664 and tell us the exact card, license, employer requirement or course title you were given. Staff can help identify the correct Tribune course before registration.
Common Questions
Is Special Rigger the same as Rigging Worker?
No. They are separate DOB course types.
Is there a renewal course?
Yes. An 8-Hour Special Rigger Renewal course is available for qualifying candidates.
Does the course issue a Special Rigger license?
No. Training is one component of the overall licensing pathway.
How do I register?
Call Tribune Training Academy at (718) 790-2664 for the current schedule and registration options. If a verified online checkout exists for this exact course, a direct online-registration button will also be shown.
Will the class date stay the same?
Schedules can change based on demand and instructor availability, which is why we avoid publishing fixed dates in the permanent course copy.
Ready to Register?
Call Tribune Training Academy to confirm the correct course, current schedule and available delivery format.