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Certification

Crane and Tower Operators

Certification Description
The written examination portion of the CCO Articulating Crane Operator certification program tests knowledge areas relating to the operation of cranes:

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Articulating Boom Crane Website

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Articulating Boom Crane with Winch Website

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Articulating Boom Loader Website

Certifying Organization
International Union of Operating Engineers
http://www.iuoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Boom Truck Crane Certification Website

Certification Description
NCCCO certification exams are designed for operators who are trained and who currently work in crane operation.

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Boom Truck-Fixed Cab Operator Website

Certification Description
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types: Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler.

Certifying Organization
Crane Institute Certification
http://cicert.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Crane Operator - Large Telescoping Boom Crane over 75 tons Website

Certification Description
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types: Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler.

Certifying Organization
Crane Institute Certification
http://cicert.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Carrier Website

Certification Description
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types: Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler.

Certifying Organization
Crane Institute Certification
http://cicert.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Crawler Website

Certification Description
This Specialty Examination for the CCO certification program tests knowledge areas relating to the operation of Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes. (LBC)

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Website

Certification Description
This Specialty Examination for the CCO certification program tests knowledge areas relating to the operation of Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Truck Crane Website

Certification Description
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types: Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler.

Certifying Organization
Crane Institute Certification
http://cicert.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Crane Operator - Medium Telescoping Crane 21-75 tons Website

Certification Description
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types: Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler.

Certifying Organization
Crane Institute Certification
http://cicert.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Crane Operator - Small Telescoping Boom Crane under 21 tons Website

Certification Description
The Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) test covers code requirements related to the structural, mechanical and electrical questions concerning mobile and overhead cranes. Successfully passing this test demonstrates that the individual has the required knowledge to become a Crane Certified Surveyor (CCS).

Certifying Organization
Crane Certification Association of America
http://cranecertification.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Crane Surveyor Website

Certifying Organization
International Union of Operating Engineers
http://www.iuoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Lattice Boom Crane Website

Certification Description
NCCCO certification exams are designed for lift directors who have been trained and/or have extensive knowledge due to their experience in the crane industry. These exams are intended for candidates desiring to be lift directors.

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Lift Director Website

Certification Description
The Mobile Crane Operator written examination consists of a Core Examination in crane operation and up to four crane Specialty Examinations

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Mobile Crane Operator Website

Certification Description
NCCER and NACB have collaborated to develop the Crane Operator Certification Program. The program consists of written assessments and practical exams that meet or exceed current ASME/ANSI B30.5 consensus safety standards for mobile crane operators. Use our 'Find a Training or Assessment Center' locator tool to start the process of becoming certified.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Mobile Crane Operator Certification Website

Certifying Organization
International Union of Operating Engineers
http://www.iuoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Overhead Crane Website

Certification Description
The purpose of CCO is to set standards for measuring the knowledge and proficiency required for the safe operation of cranes.

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Overhead Crane Operator Website

Certifying Organization
International Union of Operating Engineers
http://www.iuoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Telescopic Boom Crane Website

Certification Description
This Specialty Examination for the CCO certification program tests knowledge areas relating to the operation of Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed Cab (TSS)

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed Cab Website

Certification Description
This Specialty Examination for the CCO certification program test the following knowledge areas relating to the operation of Telescopic Boom Cranes - Swing Cab (TLL)

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Telescopic Boom Cranes - Swing Cab Website

Certifying Organization
International Union of Operating Engineers
http://www.iuoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Tower Crane Website

Certifying Organization
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
http://www.nccco.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Tower Crane Inspector Website

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