Written Exams Fees
HOW TO TEST
Get complete instructions on how to apply for and take CCO certification written exams, practical exams, and recertification exams.
The information below is specific to the CCO Crane Inspector certification program.
See the Crane Inspector Certification Overview page for instructions on submitting the required Experience Review Form. All Crane Inspector candidates must submit a completed Experience Form and relevant documentation for review at least two weeks prior to submitting their exam Candidate Applications. A $50 Experience Review Fee is required with each candidate's completed Experience Form.
WRITTEN EXAMS: PAPER/PENCIL TEST (PPT) OPTION
For paper/pencil tests (PPT), the appropriate Written Exam fees must be enclosed with your Candidate Application. Checks, money orders, or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) may be used, but do not send cash. Please include your payment in the envelope with all the other application materials but do not staple the check or money order to the application form.
PPT Exam/Retest Fees—Initial Certification: |
Crane Inspector Core Exam |
$250 |
Mobile Crane Inspector Exam |
$250 |
Tower Crane Inspector Exam |
$250 |
Overhead Crane Inspector Comprehensive Exam |
$350 |
Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam |
$165 |
Tower Crane Operator Exam |
$165 |
Overhead Crane Operator Exam |
$165 |
Tower Crane Operator Exam (if currently CCO-certified Mobile Crane Operator or taking Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam at the same time)
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$50 |
Overhead Crane Operator Exam (if currently CCO-certified Mobile Crane Operator or taking Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam at the same time) |
$50 |
PPT Recertification Exam Fees/Retest Fees:
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Crane Inspector Core Recertification Written Exam or Recertification Exam Retest
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$225
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Mobile Crane Inspector Specialty Recertification Written Exam or Recertification Exam Retest
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$225
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Tower Crane Inspector Specialty Recertification Written Exam or Recertification Exam Retest
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$225
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Overhead Crane Inspector Comprehensive Recertification Written Exam or Recertification Exam Retest
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$315
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Other PPT fees may apply if application is submitted late, candidate wishes to reschedule, or payment cannot be processed.
COMPUTER-BASED TESTING (CBT) OPTION
To use the computer-based testing (CBT) option, go to the Computer-Based Testing page. This page includes links to a directory of approximately 300 PSI locations throughout the U.S. as well as instructions and the online application form.
CBT EXAMINATION FEES
Candidates must pay the appropriate CBT Written Exam fees when they apply online. A credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) must be used to pay online. CBT exam payments are valid for one year. If the candidate does not schedule and test within 12 months, he/she forfeits the fees. This does not affect the deadline(s) noted in the CCO Certification Time Frames or the Recertification Requirements sections.
CBT Exam/Retest Fees—Initial Certification: |
Crane Inspector Core Exam |
$285 |
Mobile Crane Inspector Exam |
$290 |
Tower Crane Inspector Exam
|
$285
|
Overhead Crane Inspector Comprehensive Exam
|
$390
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Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam
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$205
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Tower Crane Operator Exam
|
$200
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Overhead Crane Operator Exam
|
$200
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Tower Crane Operator Exam (if currently CCO-certified Mobile Crane Operator or taking Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam at the same time)
|
$85 |
Overhead Crane Operator Exam (if currently CCO-certified Mobile Crane Operator or taking Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam at the same time)
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$85
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CBT Recertification Exam Fees/Retest Fees:
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Crane Inspector Core Recertification Exam or Retest
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$250
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Mobile Crane Inspector Specialty Recertification Exam or Retest
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$255
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Tower Crane Inspector Specialty Recertification Exam or Retest
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$250
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Overhead Crane Inspector Comprehensive Recertification Exam or Retest
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$345
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Other CBT fees may apply if application is submitted late, candidate wishes to reschedule, or payment cannot be processed.
See fees for all CCO exams.