TWR: Tower Crane
Training & Certification
This course is tailored for Tower Crane candidates and is offered in a classroom format on-site. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to tower cranes, you'll find value in this program. It covers material pertinent to both new certifications and recertifications. Great Lakes Crane Certification ensures you have all the necessary tools, equipment, and knowledge to ace your exams and earn your NCCCO certification. Remember, Tower crane certifications are valid for five years, and operators must renew their certification upon expiration.
Certification Overview
Welcome to the CCO Tower Crane Operator certification program brought to you by Great Lakes Crane Certification. This nationally recognized and internationally accredited certification program is the culmination of a year of hard work by experts from the various industries and groups that use tower cranes, including construction, steel erection, utilities, crane rental, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, and operating engineers.
The NCCCO Tower Crane Task Force that determined the content of the certification exams was made up of experts from all aspects of the crane industry—crane operators, training directors, managers, supervisors, manufacturers—who together represent many thousands of hours of crane-related experience. These volunteers gave freely of their time and expertise with the goal of improving the safety of all whose work brings them into contact with cranes and lifting equipment.
Topics Covered:
Site
Erection, Climbing and Dismantling
Operations
Technical Knowledge
Acquire and understand essential skills to ensure safety on the job site
Meet OSHA training standards for general industry, maritime, construction, and safety
Obtain knowledge and tools necessary to pass NCCCO examinations
Understand the importance of safety devices such as load moment indicators
Understand all equipment capabilities
Effectively interpret and respond to voice and hand signals for crane operation
Effectively check, maintain, and protect counterweights
Carry out safety checks and maintenance before use
Understand load charts and how the working radius effects the machine’s lifting capacity
Understand the rules and regulations of tower crane operations
Know how to measure loading effects on structural stability and strength
Safety is #1
Crane operation safety is of paramount importance in the construction and industrial sectors. Prioritizing safety in crane operation is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral obligation to protect the well-being of workers and the public.
A strong safety culture fosters trust among workers and employers, encouraging collaboration and ensuring that everyone returns home safely at the end of each day. By adhering to rigorous safety standards, training, and ongoing maintenance, crane operators play a crucial role in ensuring the overall success and integrity of any construction or industrial project.
Great Lakes Crane Certification fully endorses the national crane operator certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and provides training to prepare candidates for NCCCO examinations.
