NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification

Mobile crane classifications, telescopic and lattice boom types, major structural and mechanical components, and safety devices.

Reading and interpreting crane load charts - radius, boom length, configuration, capacity tables, footnotes, and structural vs stability limits.

Calculating gross and net capacity, parts of line, line pull, rigging weight deductions, and design safety factors.

Sling types, hardware selection, hitch configurations, sling angle effects, capacity ratings, and rigging inspection requirements.

Wire rope construction, inspection criteria, removal standards, sheave maintenance, D/d ratios, and documentation requirements.

Ground conditions, outrigger deployment, cribbing, leveling procedures, ground bearing pressure, and tire requirements for on-rubber lifts.

Pre-lift planning, critical lifts, test lifts, pick and carry, dynamic loading, boom deflection, operational techniques, and duty cycle work.

Standard ASME hand signals, voice signals, signal person requirements, when a signal person is required, and communication protocols.

Power line clearances, voltage-based approach distances, wind effects, weather shutdowns, swing radius hazards, fall zones, and tandem lifts.