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Mobile Crane Operator Certification

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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. Y Thirteen-Equipment Specific Certifications - Industrial / All Purpose Crane - Crawler Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Hydraulic Machinery - Crawler Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Friction Machinery - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Hydraulic Machinery - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Friction Machinery - Rough Terrain/All Terrain Crane, Single Control Station, Rotating Controls - Rough Terrain/ All Terrain Crane, Single Control Station, Fixed Controls - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Telescopic Boom, All Terrain - Crawler Mount Crane, Telescopic Boom - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Boom Truck - Telescopic Boom, Fixed Controls - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Boom Truck - Telescopic Boom, Rotating Controls - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Boom Truck - Articulating Boom, Fixed Controls - Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Boom Truck - Articulating Boom, Rotating Controls

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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