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) ™.
If you fancy a career as a crane operator, then you're going to need training that leads to certification as a crane operator. Learning the basics from a friend or relative simply won't cut it in the workplace anymore. Besides…
Saturday's job opportunities showed strong for operators of a wide range of heavy equipment, however, it was the number of vacancies for skilled mobile crane operators that really stood out. One employer is looking for 30 mobile crane operators, a…
There's more to becoming a mobile crane operator than just learning to pull levers. Mobile cranes, whilst not overly complex, do rely on a crane operator's ability to assess the job before starting. That assessment includes the terrain, the load,…
One of the more dangerous pieces of equipment on a construction site is a crane. Not only is it a true monstrosity of a machine, but it is also usually carrying a large amount of weight in its basket that…
There are many different duties being performed on a job site on any given day. There are bulldozers moving dirt and rocks. There are excavators and dump trucks removing debris from an area that needs clearing. But, the piece of…
Once a worker has completed the Heavy Equipment Operator training, he will often head right out to his new career at an engineering or construction company. The new skills that have been taught will begin to become second nature with…
You wouldn't normally associate heavy equipment with the film and television industry, yet they do appear frequently on camera. What many people don't realize is that cranes, particularly mobile cranes, are a common tool used behind the camera. For many…
Recent weeks have shown that demand for certified crane operators is still strong, and predictions are that demand will continue to grow. The industry is beginning to feel the effect of the 'baby boom' as these operators age and start…
One of more profitable careers in heavy equipment is that of a crane operator. Because cranes are specialized, they require specific training rather than being included in a heavy equipment training program. However, specific training does not mean you are…
Operating a crane can be a challenging, exciting, and somewhat dangerous job. A lot of work goes into lifting a load, especially heavy loads. In fact, lifting and moving a load is often the easy part - the hard part…