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NCCCO Crane Certification Training For

EMPLOYERS

Your company needs qualified/certified crane operators fast. Save time and money with our 4-6 Day Certification Classes Nationwide:

  • Open Enrollment Classes
  • On-Site Training
  • Centrally-Located Facilities
  • Expert Instructors
  • Affordable Rates!

INDIVIDUALS

Need a career with high earning entry-level potential & job security in an industry that’s still growing? Secure those high-paying lifting jobs by earning your NCCCO Certification in just 5 Days! Operator Experience not required.

It’s the certification employers need making you the operator they want.

ORGANIZATIONS

Are you an employment agency or assist individuals to receive job training? Our crane training school offers the training and certification many state laws require to be employed as a crane operator.

Our graduates are certified through the NCCCO; one of the most renown certifications in the industry.

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Requirements & Qualifications

Mobile Crane

Mobile Crane CFR 1926.1427

Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification and Certification

OSHA Facts for Mobile Crane Operators:

Who needs to be certified or qualified?
Any person engaged in a construction activity who is operating a crane covered by the new cranes and derricks rule, except:

  • sideboom cranes*
  • derricks*
  • equipment with a rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less*

*Operators of the listed equipment must meet the criteria for minimum expertise described in the applicable section in subpart CC.

Are operators of digger derricks required to be qualified or certified?

Yes, unless the digger derrick is being used to auger holes for poles carrying electric or telecommunication lines, place or remove the poles, or handle associated materials to be installed on or removed from the poles.

Does an operator need more than one certification?
With respect to certification from an accredited testing organization, an operator must be certified for the type and capacity of crane he or she is going to operate. Each accredited testing organization develops its own categories for crane type and capacity.

Can I get certification for my employees from anyone?

No! The issuing entity (e.g. NCCCO) must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (such as ANSI or NCCA) to be sure that industry-recognized criteria for written testing materials, practical examinations, test administration, grading, facilities/equipment, and personnel have been met.

Is certification a one-time event?
No. OSHA requires that operators recertify every five (5) years.

What am I (Employer) required to do under OSHA’s new Evaluation requirement?

One of the key differences between the first Final Rule issued in 2010 and the Final Rule just published that modifies it, is the addition of a process OSHA calls Evaluation. In this Employer’s Guide we drill down into the main elements as prescribed by OSHA.

Download the Crane Operator Evaluation Form here. 

What specific training does OSHA require me to provide my Crane Operators?
OSHA lists the knowledge and skills it has identified as critical to safe crane operation in 1926.1427 (j)(1) and (2). Get more info here.

Helpful references:

OSHA’s Final Rule

An Employer’s guide to the OSHA final rule: Crane Operator Certification

An Employer’s Guide to the OSHA final rule: Crane Operator Training

Employer’s Crane Operator Evaluation Form

OSHA Mobile Crane Operator fact sheet

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Rigging

Rigging 29 CFR 1926.1404 (r) (1)

Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Qualified Rigger

This fact sheet describes the qualified rigger requirements of subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1401, 1926.1404, and 1926.1425. These provisions are effective November 8, 2010.

When is a qualified rigger required?

Employers must use qualified riggers during hoisting activities for assembly and disassembly work (1926.1404(r)(1)). Additionally, qualified riggers are required whenever workers are within the fall zone and hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load, or doing the initial connection of a load to a component or structure (1926.1425(c)).

Who can be a qualified rigger?

A qualified rigger is a rigger who meets the criteria for a qualified person. Employers must determine whether a person is qualified to perform specific rigging tasks. Each qualified rigger may have different credentials or experience.

Does a certified operator also meet the requirements of a qualified rigger?

A certified operator does not necessarily meet the requirements of a qualified rigger.

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Signal Person

Signal Person

Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Signal Person Qualification

This fact sheet describes the signal person qualification requirements of subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1419 and 1926.1428. Other requirements related to signal persons can be found at 29 CFR 1926.1404, 1926.1430, 1926.1431, and 1926.1441. These provisions are effective November 8, 2010.

When is a signal person required?

A signal person is required when:

  • The point of operation is not in full view of the operator (1926.1419(a)).
  • The operator’s view is obstructed in the direction the equipment is traveling.
  • Either the operator or the person handling the load determines that a signal person is needed because of site-specific safety concerns.

How does a signal person become qualified?

Employers must use one of the following options to ensure that a signal person is qualified (see 1926.1428)

  1. Third party qualified evaluator. The signal person has documentation from a third party qualified evaluator showing that he or she meets the qualification requirements.
  2. Employer’s qualified evaluator (not a third party). The employer’s qualified evaluator assesses the individual, determines the individual meets the qualification requirements, and provides documentation of that determination. This assessment may not be relied on by other employers. Refer to 1926.1401 for definitions of qualified evaluators.
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Why Nationwide Crane Training?

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About Us

Nationwide Crane Training is the go-to crane operator training school in the USA. We’ve designed classes (complete with practical, hands-on testing) that take anyone from the novice to a full-time crane operator with ease. Our courses fully prepare candidates for NCCCO crane operator certification exams (both written and practical) so they pass with the minimum investment of time and money.

Crane operators are in high demand as the heavy machinery industry continues to grow faster than average in our country. But new Federal and State OSHA regulations require many such operators (including rigging and signalpersons) to earn certification in order to work in the construction industry.

Nationwide Crane Training doesn’t just teach crane test preparation. We ensure candidates understand the principles of crane operation and crane safety—which is why our classes are so effective. It is our commitment to quality training and each student that has earned us a respected reputation in the crane industry. Our Mobile Crane Programs will get you or your employees certified fast, Guaranteed.

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Class Overview

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a crane operator and increase your earning potential with a rewarding lifelong career in construction, transportation, or manufacturing, Nationwide Crane Training’s heavy equipment operator school delivers the valuable tools you need to get the job done. If you’re an individual operator who needs NCCCO training and certification to open doors to new opportunities, NCT’s heavy equipment operator training is the program that will put more billable hours in your pocket. If you’re an employer who needs to get all of your operators through NCCCO training and certification quickly to avoid wasted payroll, NCT’s crane training school can even come to you!

From basic crane safety training and qualified rigger and signal person training right through NCCCO certified crane operator, NCT’s heavy equipment operator training is nationally recognized and delivered by real-world professionals with years of boot-on-the-ground experience. With multiple locations nationwide and remote sessions available, our school offers something for everyone.

If you want to know how to become a crane operator (or just need to get certified) we can help! Check out the certification programs and technical skill training we offer below.

What our  Crane Operator Training Classes Cover: 

  • Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (fixed cab/boom truck)
  • Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (swing/cab/rough terrain)
  • Service Truck Crane
  • Articulated (knuckleboom) cranes
  • Digger Derrick
  • OSHA Compliant Rigging and Signalperson or
    Certified Rigging and Signalperson
  • Lattice Crane (Crawler or Truck)
  • Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC)
  • Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)
  • Telescopic Boom Cranes—Swing Cab (TLL)
  • Telescopic Boom Cranes—Fixed Cab (TSS)

Skills You’ll Learn: 

  • Orientation to the Trade
  • Basic Principles of Cranes
  • Rigging Practice Crane Safety
  • Operating a Crane
  • Communication
  • Machine Power Flow
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Wire Rope Basics
  • Computer Aids/Operator Aids
  • Load Dynamics
  • On-Site Equipment Movement
NCCCO Crane Certification

To obtain crane operator certification through the NCCCO, each candidate must pass a written core exam and at least one specialty exam. Additionally, candidates must pass a hands-on practical exam within 12 months of passing the written portions.

The written core exam includes 90 multiple choice questions. The Mobile Crane Operator Written Examination consists of a Core Examination in crane operation and up to four crane Specialty Examinations. Certification requires competency in both the Core and one or more Specialty designation(s).

The Core Examination has 90 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 90 minutes to complete the Core Examination. Each Specialty Examinations consists of 26 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete each Specialty Examination.

All candidates are required to take the Core Examination, regardless of the Specialty(s) in which they wish to be certified. Each of the specialty exams includes 26 questions. All questions on both the core and specialty exams are given in a multiple choice format.

(NCT’s exam preparation is unique and prepares the candidates by giving them multiple practice exams, which are harder than the actual NCCCO exams.)

NCT GuaranteeWe Guarantee You’ll Pass the Written Exam!

Nationwide Crane Training retains some of the best instructors in the industry. Our instructors are NCCCO accredited practical examiners who bring experience from a variety of careers including Military, Firefighting, FEMA, IUOE Union, CALOSHA and FEDOSHA. Bringing in the best instructors is one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to each client. In fact, we are so committed to your success that we GUARANTEE you will pass the written exams. *

Convenient Crane Training Locations

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Private School (class and hands on) with maximum class size of 5 candidates. Located in Des Moines, Iowa and Riverside, California. Just 7 days, at a fraction of what other schools charge! Open year-round.

 

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Open Enrollment

Classes hosted at centrally-located sites across the country throughout the year: Alabama, California, Iowa & Texas. Ideal for individuals and large groups.

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What others say about us

“I’m the Transportation Supervisor at the Valero Wilmington refinery my responsibilities are all crane activities which include training and testing. We have used several training companies over the years and I can say without hesitation that Nationwide Crane Training has provided us the highest quality instructors that were professional, courteous, and prepared. We have used them for both the practical and written portions of the NCCCO testing, which resulted in a very high pass rate for our crane operators. It has also been a pleasure to work with the office personnel who worked very hard to accommodate our scheduling requirements and are very thorough with paperwork and billing.”

- Steve Gallegos

“I wanted to thank Nationwide Crane Training for the extremely informative class I attended last January. I was able to gain an abundance amount of knowledge on crane operation and practices, most importantly crane safety. Your extensive background in the crane industry is very noticeable, and your ability to teach all of this information in a classroom atmosphere is very impressive. As one of your student’s I feel I gained a new perspective as a crane operator, by being more efficient, and developed a skill with controlling the cranes load. Once again thanks for all of the tips, and I hope to attend one of your other classes”

- Juan Lopez

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful class and for helping these guys to take the tests and to pass them. To be quite truthful I had my doubts on a couple of people but they all fooled me and pulled through. Once again thank you.”

- Howard de Fluiter

“Nationwide Crane Training pass ratio for the testing of this class is impressive.I am pleased to be able to recommend Nationwide Crane Training as a very competent source for crane operator certification training and testing.”

- Leonard A. WeanderAGC Nebraska Chapter