NCCCO Overhead Crane Operator Certification

Identify bridge girders, end trucks, runway beams, trolleys, and understand top-running vs. underhung configurations and girder types.

Pendant, cab, radio, and wireless controls - operator positions, proper storage, strain relief, and pre-operational control tests.

Daily inspection items - hooks, wire rope, chain, controls, brakes, limit switches, and drift testing procedures.

Hoist components, upper and lower limit switches, two-blocking prevention, load brakes, drum wraps, and VFD creep speed operation.

Conductor bars, festoon systems, grounding, electrical enclosures, lockout/tagout, and electrified runway safety.

Bridge and trolley motion control, brakes, limit switches, end stops, buffers, bumpers, skewing, and rail alignment.

Pre-lift procedures, rated capacity compliance, side pull avoidance, load height during travel, jogging, plugging, sway control, and directional changes.

Sling selection, inspection, removal criteria, chain sling hazards, tag lines, and rigging responsibilities for overhead crane operators.

Pedestrian clearance, spotter duties, communication with riggers, warning devices, riding hooks, suspended loads, cab safety, parking, duty cycle, and environmental considerations.