Graduates of these programs are prepared for and tested on the written and practical exams for certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) ™.
The life of a crane operator can be a dangerous one. It becomes more so for those working at the top of new buildings in the city. Yesterday's collision between a helicopter and crane in London is a good example…
It doesn't matter what sort of training you undertake. It is going to cost you. If you were buying a car or a washing machine, for example, you would ensure you were getting value for money, so the same should…
Work places have become quite tricky when it comes to following OSHA guidelines. In many jobs, your primary role may be very easily defined, however, it's your secondary tasks that could cause confusion - and problems if you're not very…
One of the more challenging machines in the heavy equipment field has to be a crane. A quick look at one of the job vacancies listed over the weekend gives you an indication of what is expected of a crane…
Mobile crane operators have one of the most varied and interesting careers. Fixed rig crane operators tend to spend their days doing the same thing - the only time the job becomes really interesting is when the crane needs to…
Crane operators have an interesting career. At first glance, you may think that a crane operator's role is fairly repetitive. However, that thought really doesn't take into account how complex a crane operator's role can be. Take a fixed construction…
The term "mobile crane" probably invokes a picture of a smallish vehicle that has a crane on its back. These vehicles are common, however, mobile cranes are not necessarily small. There are mobile cranes around that dwarf large tractor-trailers, and…
Are you interested in a career as a crane operator? You will need to decide on the type of crane you want to operate since they come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and configurations. The two most common…
ATS has several programs for crane operation training and they are great courses. Whether you have no experience and want to become certified or you are a current operator who needs re-certification, we can help you. Crane operation is a…
Working as a crane operator is not that difficult. You will need to have some understanding of mathematics, however, much of that is taught to you when you undertake crane operator training. These days, if you can use a calculator,…