The Program

California Code of Regulations, Title 8 sets the standards for Crane operator qualifications and certification. The first requirement is to pass a written examination, validated and administered in accordance with the standards of educational and psychological testing. That test is administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). 

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Our class delivers the knowledge and skills needed to pass that test and for safe crane operations which include the following;

 

(A) Operational characteristics and controls, including characteristic and performance questions appropriate to the crane type for which qualification is sought.

 

(B) Emergency control skills, such as a response to fire, power line contact, loss of stability, or control malfunction.

 

(C) A demonstration of basic arithmetic skills necessary for crane operation and the ability to read and comprehend the crane manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions materials, including load capacity information ( Load Charts) for the crane which certification is sought.

 

(D) Knowledge of chapters 5-0 thru 5-3 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B-30.5-2000 and B.30a-2002 for the standards of mobile cranes.

 

The second requirement is to pass a "Hands-on" examination to demonstrate proficiency in operating the specific type of crane, which at a minimum shall include pre-start and post-start inspection, maneuvering skills, shutdown, and securing procedures.