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Mobile Crane, Rigger & Signal Person Programs

Overview

NCCER offers Endorsements for organizations that wish to deliver the Mobile Crane Operator, Rigger and Signal Person Certification Programs.

Please Note: An organization must be an Endorsed Accredited Assessment Program to offer the Mobile Crane Operator, Rigger and Signal Person certifications.

Endorsements

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Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program


NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program consists of assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC.

NCCER understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out its certification activities and managing conflicts of interest. NCCER has enacted policies and procedures to safeguard objectivity and impartiality in all of its assessment and certification processes. NCCER training, assessment and certification is available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by local, state or federal regulations.

Mobile Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Centers are able to deliver the certification program (assessments and practical examinations) to their employees/membership using their own equipment as personnel are available and time permits.

NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program offers ANSI accreditation and OSHA recognition.

Please Note: For operators seeking licensure in the state of Pennsylvania, an additional mathematical assessment is required.

Mobile Crane Practical Examiner Requirements
Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program

A Mobile Crane Practical Examiner is an individual certified in accordance with the NCCER Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program to deliver mobile crane operator practical examinations. Certified Mobile Crane Operator Examiners must be affiliated with an NCCER Mobile Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Organization.

Each of the following requirements must be met in order to become an NCCER certified Mobile Crane Practical Examiner:

  • Have approval of an NCCER Accredited Assessment Center
  • Have at least four years of documented mobile crane-related experience or appropriate mobile crane-related training/education, verified by NCCER
  • Submit Practical Examiner Qualifications via the new Registry system for verification and approval
  • Successfully pass either the NCCER Telescopic Boom Crane or Lattice Boom Crane assessment, prior to being approved to attend Mobile Crane Practical Examiner training
  • Successfully complete the Mobile Crane Practical Examiner Training Program
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Rigger & Signal Person Certification Programs


NCCER’s Rigger & Signal Person Certification Program consists of assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC.

Rigger & Signal Person Endorsed Accredited Assessment Organizations are able to deliver the certification program (assessments and practical examinations) to their employees/membership using their own equipment as personnel are available and time permits.

Rigger/Signal Person Practical Examiner Requirements
Rigger & Signal Person Certification Programs

A Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiner is an individual certified in accordance with the NCCER Rigger & Signal Person Operator Certification Program to deliver rigger and signal person practical examinations. Certified Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiners must be affiliated with an NCCER Rigger & Signal Person Endorsed Accredited Assessment Center.

Each of the following requirements must be met in order to become an NCCER certified Rigger/Signal Person Practical Examiner:

  • Have approval of an NCCER Accredited Assessment Center
  • Have at least five years of documented related experience or equivalent related training/education, verified by NCCER
  • Submit Practical Examiner Qualifications via the new Registry system for verification and approval
  • Successfully pass the NCCER Advanced Rigger and Signal Person assessments, prior to being approved to attend Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiner training
  • Successfully complete the Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiner training program