The Joint Industry Specialist Riggers Scheme provides a career structure for those involved in rigging and scaffolding and is the only industry approved scheme.
The Joint Industry Grading Scheme (JIGS) also oversees the accreditation of special effects personnel, stunt performers and coordinators.
The Joint Industry Committee, which is made up of representatives from the BBC, ITV, Pact and BECTU, determines the levels of experience, training and responsibility required to hold the various job titles (grades) within the scheme. The committee meets on a regular basis to review submissions from individuals seeking grading or regrading at trainee, basic and advanced levels and to agree on accreditation.
The scheme, which has been in place for some 20 years, maintains skills levels in what can be a hazardous profession. Equally important is the role the scheme plays in helping to ensure that productions are, or become, low risk ventures from both the completion and health and safety points of view.
View the latest list of accredited riggers and scaffolders (this list is made up of accredited personnel who have given permission for their details to be published here). Use this form to apply for grading/regrading and to appear on the website listing.The highlighted documents are available to download from this page together with two other guidance documents: the Construction Department Overview and Guidance for Riggers on the Use of Slings.
Contact us separately for the full list of accredited riggers and scaffolders.
Rates information for riggers working on commercials.
