Demand for Rigger and Signalperson Certification Surges

September 2009  – With the number of CCO-certified signalpersons approaching the 1,000 mark, and with a surge of interest in NCCCO’s certified rigger program, there are clear signs that employers around the country are proactively seizing the opportunity to qualify all their personnel that work in and around cranes through accredited certification programs.

Much of the interest is coming from crane operators who are themselves certified.  “It makes perfect sense that a certified crane operator would want to work with those who are rigging and signaling the load he is about to lift that are also qualified,” said NCCCO Commission Chairman, Kerry Hulse.  “And what better way to demonstrate those rigging and signaling skills than through professionally developed and administered certification?”

NCCCO continues to register strong nationwide demand for the Practical Examiner workshops that NCCCO has developed to train certified personnel to administer CCO practical exams.  More than 157 practical examiners have graduated from 16 workshops held in more than 9 states since the signalperson certification program was launched in October last year.  Level 1 (or “Basic”) CCO rigger certification became available in April.