Why doesn NCCCO offer training as well as testing for certification?
In order to provide an independent and objective assessment of a crane operator’s proficiency, NCCCO does not offer training. However, training is clearly essential to the process of improving operator knowledge and skills, and NCCCO works with many training organizations who provide professional instruction in this area. A current list can be found here. (top of page) How does the work of NCCCO relate to the ASME/ANSI B30 and B30.5 standards? The CCO crane operator certification programs were built around the ASME/ASNI B30 crane standards and OSHA’s crane regulations. OSHA has officially recognized the NCCCO programs as meeting its requirements for crane operator qualification, and will accept CCO certification as proof of training. The presence of CCO-certified operators on site also positions employers well to qualify for OSHA’s “focused inspection”. (top of page) How does certification benefit employers and crane operators? Because of the sound methodology employed at all stages of
