What does it mean to have CCO Certification?

Holding an CCO certification tells employers, fellow colleagues, and the general public that the individual possesses both the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate mobile cranes.

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) sets the standards for safe crane operation in both construction and general industry.

Nationwide Crane Training fully endorses the NCCCO crane certification programs and prepares every one of our students to pass the NCCCO exams that will result in CCO certifications.

What makes the NCCCO a credible organization?

  • The NCCCO is an independent, nonprofit organization.
  • OSHA not only recognizes the CCO certification as an approved credential but mandates that crane certifications come from approved partners, like the NCCCO.
  • The NCCCO focuses on reducing accidents, offering quality training, and helping expand job opportunities.

What does it take to get your CCO certification?

To become a CCO-certified crane operator, candidates aged 18 and over must pass both a written and practical exam. Nationwide Crane Training offers NCCCO training that thoroughly prepares students for both. You can choose between in-person boot camp for inexperienced operators, open enrollment programs for experienced operators, or private on-site classes for businesses who need to certify a number of operators at once. 

In order to pass the COO exams, the candidate must:

  • Pay application fees
  • Earn a 70% or higher score on the written core exam and any and at least one specialty exam
  • Pass the practical exam within 12 months of passing the written tests

The exams are valid for a time period of one year. In other words, the written exam must be completed within one year of the practical exam or vice-versa for the exams to remain valid. After both exams have been completed, and as long as the candidate complies with NCCCO’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies, the candidate will receive complete CCO certification.

Can a candidate test without attending a prep class?

Any candidate can opt to take the exams without attending a crane operator training class. That said, our training class prepares the student to pass the exam, and it is also recommended that the candidate take the exam right after the prep class to retain all the information taught in the classroom.

NCT also guarantees that candidates who complete our classes will pass the written exams!