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California Crane School offers the following courses:
* 3-Day Course: NCCCO Crane Operator Operator Certification test preparation course for swing and fixed cab cranes (includes service truck and boom truck cranes)
* 5-Day Course: For beginners. This package includes NCCCO Crane Operator Operator Certification test preparation course for swing and fixed cab cranes (includes service truck and boom truck cranes), an ACS rigger/signal person qualification course, and two days of field time and crane training.
* 1/2 Day Course: ACS Rigger/Signal qualification course
We GUARANTEE students will pass the NCCCO written exams or we will allow you to return to our class for FREE. To some, the hands-on portion of our course can be the hardest. We do recommend for entry level students to purchase additional practice time. Students who utilize our entry level training practice package are 9x more likely to pass the hands on NCCCO exams.
When choosing a crane school, we recommend considering a couple of items.
1. How much does the crane school cost?
2. How long is the course?
3. Can the prep class, written exams, and hands on exams be completed during the course?
4. What are the crane school’s pass rates for the written exams?
Here at California Crane School our full-course is only $2295. This 3-day course includes class instruction, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) written exams, and the NCCCO hands-on practical exams.
Here at California Crane School we have some of the highest pass rates in the country. We even guarantee that you pass your written exams or you can take our class again for FREE.
To learn more about choosing a crane school, read our informative blog to learn more. Including why some courses are longer and more expensive than others.
Everything will be provided. However, when you go out into the field for crane training and NCCCO practical exam testing, you are required to have personal protection equipment such as a hard hat and work boots.
Please call our enrollment specialists at 888-967-7277 to get started!
No, you do not need a drivers license to attend California Crane School. However, your current or future employer may require you to have a active DL. If you have a DUI, you can still attend our course as well.
Yes, you can still attend even if you have a DUI on your record.
Mobile cranes are the most commonly used across construction sites. A variety of industries across the United States, and internationally, use mobile cranes such as utility, oil & drilling, tree services, crane services, and many more.
The only eligibility requirements to attend our course is that set forth by the certification company, NCCCO. NCCCO guidelines state that you must:
o Be at least 18 years of age
o Meet all medical requirements
o Comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy
o Comply with NCCCO’s Code of Ethics
No, you do not need a high school diploma or college degree to attend California Crane School.
You will need to declare that you have taken a physical exam and passed a drug test when you sign your NCCCO application. Proof of physical exam and drug test will not be collected.
The employer is responsible for paying for their employee's crane operator certification fees according to OSHA Final Rule. "1926.1427(c)(3):
No cost to employees. Whenever operator certification/licensure is required under this section, the employer must provide the certification/licensure at no cost to employees."
The only eligibility candidates must meet in order to take the California Crane School course and the NCCCO exams, are the eligibility requirements set forth by NCCCO. This includes: o Be at least 18 years of age o Meet all medical requirements o Comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy o Comply with NCCCO’s Code of Ethics
Private classes can be a great option for companies looking to certify more than eight students all while saving time and money in the process. To get a FREE private class quote, begin by filling out our private class request here
Apprenticeships can take upwards to a year to complete through trade unions. Here at California Crane School our test prep course gives our candidates all the knowledge they need to pass their written exams, as well as a location to take their hands on practical exams. Our crane operator course is the fastest, most efficient option to obtain your crane operator certification. Though our course will not ensure that you are a qualified crane operator, it will put a certification card in your pocket leaving the rest to you!
We now offer payment installments through PayPal Pay Later and SplitIt. It is the ultimate buy now and pay later option! No credit checks, application, or interest fees. To sign up using PayPal Pay Later or SplitIt (monthly installments) call our office at 888-967-7277
We are not able to accept the GI Bill at this time, however we do provide a $100 military discount. NCCCO offers certification fee reimbursements through the GI Bill. You can find this information here - https://www.nccco.org/nccco/resources/military-personnel/certification-fees-reimbursement
A small non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500 will be due at the time of sign up. The remaining course fees will be due when you arrive to class the first day. Employers who send one or more of their employees will not be required to pay this deposit. Rather, companies will be set up on a Net 30 billing.
Yes, we can invoice your company directlyto pay the fees associated with your course. When enrolling, indicate on the application that your company will be paying for your course. This will allow us to send your employer an invoice.
questions or concerns you have along the way.
From application to certification, we’re with you every step of the way! Call today at 888-967-7277 or pass@californiacraneschool.com
You may reserve your spot in one our classes by completing our short enrollment application and submitting the non-refundable deposit upon completion.
Once you begin the sign-up process and enter the prompted password, you will see all upcoming classes per your specified location. Our enrollment system will automatically close out dates if the class is full or the deadline has passed.
To get a password unique to your certification needs and continue with the signup process, call us at 888-967-7277
To become a NCCCO certified crane operator you must successfully pass the written and practical exams. This process can take as few as 3 days, depending on what crane operator school you go to for your preparatory training. Upon successful completion of these NCCCO exams, you can expect to receive your certification card in the mail within a few weeks. Through our 3-Day and 5-Day course, you can earn your NCCCO mobile crane operator certification for swing and fixed cab cranes (also includes Service Truck and Boom Truck cranes)
To become NCCCO certified you must take the necessary written exams and practical exams. Upon successfully passing these exams, you will obtain your certification.
The NCCCO crane operator certification is good for five years from the date the candidate passes their exams.
According to the OSHA Final Rule 1926 subpart CC operators are required to be certified by the type of crane (not capacity). Therefore, you will need a certification for each crane type you are operating.
Yes. The certification is issued through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) which has certified over 90% of every certified crane operator in the United States. It is the same program that is offered by many labor unions around the country, and is by far the most popular certification program in the US.
Please refer to your local department of transportation for more information and specifications
OSHA Final Rule states that operators within the construction industry are now required to obtain a crane operator certification.
NCCCO stands for the National Commiission for the Certification of Crane Operators, they are the certification company that assesses the knowledge and skill of operators through the administration of the written and practical exams.
Is NCCCO certification required? A NCCCO Certification is not required. However, NCCCO is the industry leader in certification for crane operators and is recognized nationwide. In fact, some employers may only accept NCCCO certification.
Times vary although you can expect to receive your certification card in the mail within 3 to 5 weeks from the date you successfully passed your written and practical exams.
Times vary although you can expect to receive your results back within 3 weeks for the written exams and up to 5 weeks for the practical exams.
You can call NCCCO Testing Services Department at 727-449-8525 to seek clarification on this matter. California Crane School does not have any information on this, we will only be able to specify whether or not a student has passed or failed.
Please contact us as soon as possible so we can help you reschedule your course. Please keep in mind that NCCCO requires that we send them an excuse letter explaining the emergency to eliminate any rescheduling fees.
Swing cab crane certification (TLL)
Fixed cab crane certification (TSS)
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
Lattice Boom Truck Crane
Absolutely! You can take all of your NCCCO mobile tests during your scheduled crane operator certification course.
The median wage for crane operators is $58,000 although there are multiple variables that will weigh into this. Such as location, experience, and more.
Depending on the location, a crane operator can make anywhere from $32,000 to $100,000 a year. More detailed information can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes537021.htm
A crane operators hourly rate will depend and vary based on multiple factors. Although, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a crane operator can make a median of $27.50 an hour.
You need to attest on your application that you have passed a physical exam and drug tust.
You can start by calling one of our dedicated enrollment specialists who will help determine your crane operator certification needs. They will then give you a unique code to use that you will need to enter here acs.cranepay.com
No crane operating experience is necessary however, we highly recommend that beginner crane operators with no experience attend our 5 day course.
Most employers want you to have your crane operator certification before they will consider hiring you. Gaining your certification will help you get seat time in the crane and work your way towards a qualified operator.
California Crane School offers a 3-day and 5-day class where students will get the opportunity to earn their NCCCO crane operator certificaiton.
After you have received your NCCCO certification, you can begin logging hours with an employer under supervised conditions. In time, you can become a qualified crane operator.
The only eligibility candidates must meet in order to take the California Crane School course and the NCCCO exams, are the eligibility requirements set forth by NCCCO. This includes: o Be at least 18 years of age o Meet all medical requirements o Comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy o Comply with NCCCO’s Code of Ethics
Private classes can be a great option for companies looking to certify more than eight students all while saving time and money in the process.
To get a FREE private class quote, begin by filling out our private class request here
Apprenticeships can take upwards to a year to complete through trade unions. Here at California Crane School our test prep course gives our candidates all the knowledge they need to pass their written exams, as well as a location to take their hands on practical exams. Our crane operator course is the fastest, most efficient option to obtain your crane operator certification. Though our course will not ensure that you are a qualified crane operator, it will put a certification card in your pocket leaving the rest to you!
The NCCCO crane operator certification for Fixed cab mobile telescopic cranes has a subcategory for Service Truck cranes.
Meaning, by earning your certification for the NCCCO Fixed Cab Crane Operator Certification you will have also earned your service truck cranes. After successfully passing the NCCCO written and practical examinations, you will receive a certification card indicating both Fixed Cab (TSS) and Service Truck crane (STC) designations.
Service truck cranes can be seen mostly in the service and repair industry, municipalities, mechanical industry, oil and gas industry, forestry, and more.
Service truck cranes tend to have shorter telescopic boom lengths with lower lifting capacities. These cranes are typically operated by a remote or control.
Riggers will assemble, attach, and secure a variety of loads using tools such as slings and hooks so that cranes can safely perform a lift.
Signal persons are the crane operator's eyes and ears on the ground when the operator is performing a lift. Signal persons are responsible for guiding operations and signaling to the operator what action must be carried out.
If you fail one or more of your practical examinations, you can enroll to take your retest at any of our open enrollment locations.
The retest fees for one practical exam is $495 and retesting for two practical exams is $895. To avoid retest fees, we highly recommend purchasing one of our hands-on training packages starting at $165 per hour.
An independent contractor hired by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) administers the Written exams and an accredited practical examiner administrates the Practical exams.
California Crane School invented the 3 consecutive day crane operator certification program and now offers a 5-day program for beginners like you!
Regardless of what course you choose to attend, the objective remains the same. After the completion of our course and successfully passing the NCCCO examinations, you will have demonstrated that you have the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a Certified Crane Operator. Save time and money by choosing CCS’s program and you will still have accomplished the same outcome!
To top it off, our 5-day program will also add two additional qualifications under your belt: Rigger and Signal Person.
While other schools may offer similar attributes, California Crane School has the guarantee to back it up. We guarantee you will pass the NCCCO written tests after our class or the next class with us is free.
Good luck getting a crane job without it! Put yourself in an employer's shoes. Pay a couple of thousand dollars for a crane operator certification for one of your newly hired employees. Then your newly certified employee takes a job at the company across the street for $1.00 an hour more. The employer is then out a bunch of time and money. Or they can hire a candidate with an existing crane operator certification that is ready to work and eager to learn! The answer is clear. Why would an employer even consider giving a job to a candidate without a crane certification? By getting a crane operator certification you help minimize the hiring risk, as virtually all of the employers out there will attest to this.
If you have never operated a crane before, we highly recommend you enroll in our 5-day program for beginners. This will allow you to get 16 hours of field time (8+/- hours of seat time) and additional classroom instruction. Plus, you will have not only gained your NCCCO Crane Operator Certification by the end of this course, but your ACS Rigger/Signal Person qualification too!
Sometimes the less a candidate knows about cranes the better they will do on the Written exam. The reason for this is: candidates that have been operating cranes for years learned things a different way than the books want them to do it. This makes it more difficult for them to unlearn their ways and learn to do it by the book. This is what they are tested on with the crane certification exams.
You should familiarize with all of the crane hand signals but the ones that will be the most important for the practical exam are:
Again like in task 1, you must know how to control the headache ball (overhaul ball). Swing from the start circle to barrel number 1 (when you have the headache ball under control, don't stop and stare at it, drop it down into the barrel where the white stripe on the ball goes below the rim of the barrel without knocking the barrel over or moving the barrel more than 2" (it is ok if the hook or headache ball make contact with the barrel) than when you are given the signal, proceed to barrel number 2 and do the same thing your time will stop when the headache ball is removed from barrel number 2..
Hint 1
when practicing try to remember the boom angle of where the barrels were located.
Hint 2
Keep in mind, the clock is ticking.
(optimum time 3:30)
Like in task 1and 3 you must know how to control the load. There are point deductions for everything you knock over, if the load touches the ground, if the 3' chain attached to the bottom of the test weight leaves the ground, and if you go over your optimum time,
Hint 1
If you are not an experienced crane operator ar you are not familiar with the crane don't show everyone how cool you are using all of the cranes functions at the same time. Use 1 function at a time but don't let the load stand still, keep the load under control and moving through the course. There is plenty of time if you can control the load and this 1 function at a time method is used. (This will ensure that because you might be nervous you do not grab for the wrong function)
Hint 2
When you are on the way out of the course on task 4B do not get nervous at the end. Many times crane operators get nervous at the very end of the crane practical exam test course and mess up what could have otherwise been a good run.
Hint 3
Its understandable that you are nervous.
If you loose control of the load:
1. Stop
2. Think
3. Act
do not immediately react or you might just make it worse.
This will ensure crane safety and successful completion of your crane practical examination.
(optimum time 3:00 each way swing cab telescopic boom crane)
(optimum time 4:00 each way fixed cab telescopic boom crane)
NCCCO requires that candidates take their NCCCO practical exam 180 days from the time of sign up. If candidates exceed this 180 day period, they will need to repay for the practical exam.
The final deadline to enroll is one week before the NCCCO Crane operator certification written examination date. In other words, it is 5 days prior to the beginning of the class. When enrolling within 2 weeks from the class, NCCCO charges a $50 late fee. To avoid this fee, enroll in the course of your choosing as early as possible.
No, you do not need a drivers license to attend California Crane School. However, your current or future employer may require you to have a active DL. If you have a DUI, you can still attend California Crane School as well.
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