Operator Training & Exams

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  Mobile Crane Operator Certification classes are, Tues-F (8 am-5 pm). On Tuesday of each class week, all candidates will take their practical exam(s).  

Our school is designed to prepare current operators for the CCO Certification process. The class is not designed to teach a new crane operator candidate on how to become a crane operator. The candidate must have their seat time/ crane experience prior to attending the class & taking the practical exams. This class does meet the OSHA 1926.1427 trainee requirments. 

Crane Certification Specialty Options for 4 day prep Class:

Lattice

Swing Cab

Fixed Cab 

A 1-day Re-Certification class is offered to candidates who need to re-certify before their certification expires. This class is also offered to candidates who need to retest or are adding a new specialty to their current CCO license.

In this class candidates will receive necessary study materials required for the crane type or core exam the candidate will be testing on.  

Lattice 

Swing Cab

Fixed Cab

Core Exam 

This class is offered on Thursday once a month. 

To add a specialty to a current mobile crane certification, COCI offers a two-day program (Wednesday, Thursday)

In this class, candidates will receive the necessary study materials required for the crane type or core exam the candidate will be testing on.  

Lattice 

Swing Cab

Fixed Cab

Core Exam 

The practical exam will be given on Wednesday the day before the one day prep class.

The one day prep class is offered on the Thursday of our exam week.

• Both OSHA 1926, Construction, 1910, General Industry and ASME B30.5, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes require crane operators to be qualified on the crane type they operate. This includes the following and is the employers’ responsibility:
• Physical requirements
• Written exam on crane operational characteristics, controls, emergency control skills, stability and control malfunction
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and perform math for load chart determinations
• Completion of written and verbal test on load/capacity charts
• Completion of operational test to demonstrate proficiency in crane operations
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable laws and standards
• Electrical Standards to include clearances, electrocution hazards and safety precautions
• Required crane inspections: daily, monthly and annual
• Responsibilities of:
• Crane Owner, Site Supervision, Lift Directors and Crane Operators
• Handling and moving the load
• Voice and hand Crane Signals
• Ability to read and understand the cranes’ Operators Manual and Manufacturers’ specifications

Operator Qualification Training

Operator qualification training is a two day class at our facility or yours with the first day being in a classroom setting reviewing the applicable Standards, taking written exams and load chart exams. On day two, the class moves to the field for crane operations and Practical Exams. Employers will be provided with the written documentation of the training and operators will receive a Qualification card for the crane type on which they will be operating. An operator trainee will receive an Operator Trainee card until completing a period of seat time under the supervision of a qualified operator. This time is determined by the employer.

After the completion of this class, operators are required by both OSHA and ASME to be allowed to operate your cranes to become qualified on that particular crane type. The employer makes the final determination on the operators’ ability and qualification to operate their specific cranes.

This training can be conducted at your site or ours. If the training is conducted at your site on your crane(s) the class will only be scheduled for two days and we will use your load charts specifically for load chart training. You will need to provide us your crane information to prepare the load chart test.

• OSHA requires all overhead crane operators be either Qualified or Certified to operate this type of material handling device. These Standards require training on the following subjects:

Manufacturer specifications and limitations

General Requirements

Cabs, foot walks and ladders

Stops, bumpers, rail sweeps and guards

Brakes

Electric equipment

Hoisting equipment

Warning devices

Inspections and maintenance

Rope inspection

Handling the load

This training is a one or two day class which includes the classroom and Practical Exam (hands on) examination required by the Standards. Training will be held at your facility on your crane(s), a classroom will be needed with tables and chairs. 

This Qualification training will be valid for three years (can be adjusted) at which time operators will be required to be re-qualified to ensure proficient operation and knowledge of the applicable regulations. Practical and Written Exams will be administered during this class.

COCI also offers Certification Overhead/Gantry Crane Classes. Call 704-735-2707 for more details.