NWSA recognizes the complexity of work associated with the telecommunications industry. To best support the evolving nature of that work, NWSA is creating specialty certifications that allow Technicians to demonstrate that they possess a unique set of knowledge and skill associated with different types of telecommunication work. The Advanced Rigging Concepts (ARC) specialty is the second certification offered by NWSA. It focuses on the advanced knowledge and skills required to handle and lift loads on standard and non-standard antenna-supporting structures. Individuals certified in ARC are trained to create construction plans following the ANSI/ASSP A-10.48 standard and are proficient in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging equipment. This is a written specialty exam and includes real-world practical scenarios replicating the work that telecommunication workers do in the field.
To achieve the ARC Specialty certification, a candidate must be NWSA TTT-2 certified.
For additional information including a complete list of reference (study) materials and a complete breakdown of the Exam Content Outline, please download and review the NWSA Candidate Handbook.
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