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Mobile Crane Operator Training Program
MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR TRAINING
The newly revised OSHA 1926.1400 regulations require crane operators working in construction to be certified through a nationally accredited agency. South Alabama Crane Specialists offers a 2-week training course for mobile crane operators to prepare for the CCO exams. This is especially recommended for operators seeking their 5-year certification.
We offer the following certification categories:
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TELESCOPIC BOOM SWING CAB (TLL)
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TELESCOPIC BOOM FIXED CAB (TSS)
This is an in-person only session which includes mock-up CCO test questions, and load charts for the specific type(s) of cranes you need.
MOBILE CRANE TRAINING
2 WEEK COURSE
Our CCO Crane Operator Training Course is 2 weeks in duration.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
The objective of this program is to train entry-level Mobile Crane Operators. Candidates train to become competent operators of large and small hydraulic mobile cranes. Successful candidates will earn CCO Mobile Crane Operator Certifications. CCO Exams include Written & Practical Certification tests. Passing these exams results in the following CCO Certifications: (TSS) Telescopic Fixed Cab Crane, and (TLL) Telescopic Swing Cab Crane. The CCO written and practical examinations take place on the last two days of the course. Graduates of this course will not receive CCO rigging and signaling certification, although these topics are integral to the training of mobile crane operators and will be covered to a large degree in the course.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Candidates will receive supervised, hands-on training in the operation of mobile cranes, including rigging loads and signaling. Candidates spend approximately 50% of their training time in the field performing mobile crane operations by practicing smooth operating techniques, rigging, and signaling. Candidates will follow all safety procedures, including equipment inspections. Classroom time is inclusive of learning ASME/ANSI Standards and OSHA regulations for mobile cranes, proper setup of cranes, wire rope reeving, crane safety, load charts, and proper operating methods. The training atmosphere mimics the conditions that exist in the workplace. While the preferred course outcome is for graduates to gain all certifications, the candidate may choose to seek certification in one or more specific types of cranes of interest. However, to successfully graduate, candidates must gain CCO certification in at least 1 of the mobile cranes trained on.
CCO TESTING
CCO certification is essential for successful employment as a crane operator. South Alabama Crane Specialists holds the distinction of being an approved CCO testing facility. The course, therefore, is tailored to give trainees the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to excel during the examination process. In the last week of this course, students will complete the CCO exams, using the same equipment they were trained on for the practical portion of testing. Fees for the first written and practical CCO examinations are included in the tuition. However, students are required to pay a re-testing fee in order to retake any examinations they fail.
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The Core Exam’s Four Domains
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Site (Approximately 20% of the Test)
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Operations (Approximately 26%)
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Technical Knowledge (Approximately 28%)
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Load Charts (Approximately 26%)
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Your Selected Specialty Exam’s Four Domains (i.e., for
Lattice Boom Truck Cranes, Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes,
Large Telescopic Swing Cab Boom Cranes, and
Small Telescopic Fixed Cab Boom Cranes-
Site (Approximately 12% of the Test)
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Operations (Approximately 30%)
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Technical Knowledge (Approximately 23%)
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Manufacturer’s Load Charts (Approximately 35%)
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SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE SUGGESTION
Students should also be aware that mobile crane operators generally need to be able to move their equipment between job sites. Therefore, we recommend pairing this course with a CDL-A course. Although not required, holding a CDL will be of great benefit when seeking employment after graduation.
