Written Exams Fees
HOW TO TEST
Get complete instructions on how to apply for and take CCO certification written 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/Recertification Fees: |
| 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 |
$160 |
| Tower Crane Operator Exam |
$180 |
| Overhead Crane Operator Exam |
$180 |
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 400 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 six months. If the candidate does not schedule and test within six months, they forfeit the fees. This does not affect the deadline(s) noted in the CCO Certification Time Frames or the Recertification Requirements sections.
| CBT Exam/Retest/Recertification Fees: |
| Crane Inspector Core Exam |
$320 |
| Mobile Crane Inspector Exam |
$320 |
Tower Crane Inspector Exam
|
$320
|
Overhead Crane Inspector Comprehensive Exam
|
$420
|
Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam
|
$230
|
Tower Crane Operator Exam
|
$250
|
Overhead Crane Operator Exam
|
$250
|
Other CBT fees may apply if application is submitted late, candidate wishes to reschedule, or payment cannot be processed.
See exam fees for all CCO programs.