Certification: Overhead Crane Operator

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The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), Overhead Crane Operator certification provides validation of the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a crane. Overhead crane operators must demonstrate a thorough understanding of factors relating to the pre-operation activities, work requirements, load handling, technical functions, shutdown and securing of the crane. There are no prerequisites for this certification. Candidates must pass a practical exam and a written exam.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.