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For those in California we are having a Forklift and Aerial lift Train-the-Trainer class in Upland California.

The cost is 498.00 for either one of the train-the-trainer classes or 798.00 for both.

More information can be found at http://www.forklifttrainingcalifornia.com/ or call 888 698-5567

Our online crane, rigging and signalperson training courses quiz you on specific areas that will be on your crane operator certification tests. Having quiz scores helps to identify the area(s) an individual needs to focus on. Learning is very much an individual effort. But when you can go through topics over and over that you need help with you won't slow everybody else down. You ever sit in a class where one person just does not get it? Have you ever been that person? Well with online crane and rigging safety training you have the ability to focus on the topics that you just don't get.

When you sign up for our online crane operator training course you get access 24 hours a day for 6 months. But what you may not know is that you are also able to pick up the phone and ask questions on those areas you may be struggling with. Lets say you are struggling with Load Charts. What you can do is pick up the phone and ask for technical assistance on a specific topic. We will do our best to walk you through the crane, rigging or signalperson topic and help you through the difficulty you may be experiencing.

When you attend a live course you have this for 4 days if you have a small class. Normally the instructor will be able to help you with the topic right there. What happens when that instructor is not available. Or that instructor just needs to move on to the next topic. You're pretty screwed. Maybe the course is over and you still don't quite get it. Thats one of the benefits of using our online crane operator training. Your quiz scores let you see how well you are progressing. If you are getting scores below 60 or 70 percent in a specific area then you'll obviously need to focus on that area. You can call us and ask for help.

I am a big advocate for e-learning or online learning or digital learning whatever you want to name it. Give us a call and ask us how we can save you time and money when preparing for your crane operators license. And remember to ask for Gerry!

What is the process of getting your crane operator's license

The question often comes up as to what a person needs to do to get their mobile crane operators license. As you may already know, OSHA has come up with the regulations 1926.1400 which affect the operation of mobile cranes. There are many crane types which fall under the new Fed OSHA rules which are mainly mobile cranes such as hydraulic cranes, boom trucks and lattice cranes. Once you know which crane type specialize in then you need to prepare for a written exam to show your knowledge of common safety rules. Finally, a crane operator must show their skill in what is commonly known as a practical exam which is the hands-on portion of certification.

One question that must be answered first and foremost is what are the specific laws in your state? Some states or cities may have a specific requirement over and above the new Fed OSHA rules outlined in 1926.1400. You may need to go to your state website or call them directly to find out if there are any specific rules that apply to your specific needs. Once you find out if there are any special rules or regulations which are required over and above the fed OSHA rules then all that is really needed is to obtain a certification that is recognized by OSHA as a valid certification.

OSHA recognizes the following crane operator certification types such as NCCCO, NCCER and CIC. Each one of these organizations has similar requirements. The one crane certification type most often discussed is the NCCCO certification. It has been around the longest and has become the most common crane license to obtain.

Each of the crane operator license types have broken down their licenses into crane types. NCCCO has 4 main categories of crane licenses: Small Fixed-Cab, Large Swing-Cab, Lattice Trucks and Lattice Crawlers. NCCER has the following categories of mobile cranes: Lattice Boom, Telescopic Boom and Boom Trucks. Finally, CIC has named their crane types as Small Telescopic Boom (Under 21 Toms), Medium Telescopic Boom (21 to 75 tons), Large Telescopic Boom (Over 75 Tons), Lattice Boom Carrier and Lattice Boom Crawler.

Each of the Crane License organizations requires the student to prepare for and pass a written exam that covers common safety topics such as: Site Safety, Technical Information/Jargon, Basic Operations and Load Charts. Common questions will be on safety, hand signals, procedures, start o f shift, prior to lift requirements, crane components, brakes, crane limits and many more safety topics will be covered. The questions are normally for general crane safety and can overlap from crane type to crane type. When you get into load charts is when the specific knowledge will be applied. We have a great new Load Chart Online Training module that I would like to suggest.

Including the written exam the student will need to pass a practical exam. The practical exam consists of maneuvering a "test weight" through some sort of obstacle course. For instance, in the NCCCO practical exam the student will need to pick up a barrel sized weight and move it through a zig-zag corridor and listen to the instructors command all within a time period. You will lose points based on time and hitting certain obstacles. Our online mobile crane operator course will prepare your new and experienced crane operators for any of the written exams offered by all of these certification organizations. We have helped thousands of crane operators pass the written exam and the first-time success rate for these crane operators is outstanding. Call now and get a discount for mentioning Gerry on your group of crane operator students!!