Crane Operator Training
Certification
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NCCCO Certification The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) crane operator certification is one of the most widely recognized certifications in the crane operator industry. NCCCO is an independent, not-for-profit organization incorporated in January 1995 to establish and administer a nationwide program for the certification of crane operators
PTS and NCCCO
- All PTS Crane Instructors are NCCCO certified.
- PTS has 3 NCCCO certified Practical Examiners
After passing a practical and written examination, graduates receive their NCCCO Certification.
OSHA Graduates of the PTS Level 1 or Level 2 Training Programs will receive their OSHA 10-Hour Card along with their other certifications.
Crane Operator Certification 2014, can you afford to wait? New OSHA regulations in regards to Cranes recently took effect. Many are focusing on getting the signal men and riggers qualified and perceive that they have until 2014 to have their crane operators certified.
PTS did some research and asked OSHA the following question:
"As we understand the new regulations, any crane operator who does not have a certification is considered an operator-in-training. As a operator-in-training, you must have a operator-in-training's trainer, the trainer must have at least passed his written part of the certification process and has to solely be on site as a trainer for that operator. They must keep consistent visual contact and have a way of communicating. The trainer also has to be present 100% of the time and is only allowed to be away from the operator for 15 minutes every 1 hour. Essentially every crane in operation without a certified operator in the seat will require 2 full time employees specifically for that machine. Is this correct?"
OSHA's response:
"I checked and what you are saying is accurate. When you say "the trainer must have at least passed his written part of the certification process..." I understand that to mean "or be a qualified/certified operator." Also, the trainer must be familiar with the proper use of the equipment's controls. I am sure you all will want to research this yourselves. Here are the sections:
Under 1926.1427 [f]- A non certified crane operator is considered a "Operator-in-training". And requires a Full Time "Operator-in training trainer"
Paragraph [f] [3] [ii] requires that the operator-in-training's trainer must be either qualified/certified operator (in accordance with 1926.1427), or to have passed the written portion of a qualification/certification test under one of the Options in 1926.1427.
Paragraph [f] [3] [iii] requires the trainer perform no tasks that would detract for his/her ability to monitor the operator-in-training.
Paragraph [f] [3] [4] permits the operator-in-training to continue operating the crane in absence of the trainer for short breaks under criteria designed to result in safe operation.
CAN YOU AFFORD TWO (2) FULLTIME EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TO ONE CRANE?
In summary , it may make sense to get your crane operator certified now!
For more information, contact PTS or apply now.
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