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NCCCO Announces Call for Nominations for Board of Directors
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is soliciting nominations through its Nominating Committee for two qualified individuals to serve three-year terms on its Board of Directors starting on July 1, 2021.
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Covid and Certification
NCCCO's designation as part of the “essential critical infrastructure workforce” has resulted in NCCCO being able to continue testing throughout COVID-19 with little disruption.
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OSHA Reveals Top Crane Violations
Find out how NCCCO and CCO certification programs can help employers ensure personnel working in and around their equipment have documented qualification through fair, unbiased, defensible certification, thereby avoiding costly OSHA fines.
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NCCCO Unveils New Logo
Reflecting its expanding scope into personnel certifications for load handling equipment other than cranes, NCCCO is transitioning to a new logo, effective January 1, 2021.
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Moving Exclusively to Online Submission for Paper/Pencil Exam Applications
For all CCO paper/pencil written exams administered on or after February 1, 2021, candidate applications must be submitted online using the NCCCO website.
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NCCCO Updated Response to COVID-19 for Candidates and Certificants
NCCCO continues to abide by new protocols that permit continued written (paper/pencil and computer-based) and practical testing safely during COVID-19.
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Signalperson and Rigger: Qualification vs. Certification
Federal OSHA has specific—but different—qualification requirements for signalpersons and riggers. In both cases people often wonder whether “certification” equals “qualification,” and, if not, what the difference is.
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Dedicated Pile Driver Operator Written Exam Now Available via CBT
NCCCO’s Dedicated Pile Driver Operator written certification exams have recently been made available via computer-based testing (CBT).
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How Are NCCCO Exams Developed?
Written and practical exams are developed after a comprehensive job analysis process.
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Concrete Pump Operators Task Force Members Selected
NCCCO is honored to announce that 25 industry experts have been selected to develop a new certification program for concrete pump operators.
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Telehandler Task Force Now Set
NCCCO is honored to announce that 26 industry experts have been selected to develop a new certification program for operators of telehandlers.
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Spanish-Language CCO Articulating Crane Operator Written Exams Now Available
In response to numerous industry requests to serve the growing Spanish-speaking construction labor force, NCCCO has made available its CCO Articulating Crane Operator written certification exams in Spanish.
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Drill Rig Operator Written Exams Now Available via CBT
NCCCO’s Drill Rig Operator written certification exams have recently been made available via computer-based testing (CBT).
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Liebherr Sponsors Calculators for CCO Exams
For the fourth consecutive year, Liebherr USA, Co. is generously providing sponsorship of calculators for NCCCO candidates to use on approved written certification exams at paper-pencil test administrations.
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Committed to Crane Safety: Morrow Equipment
Morrow currently has over 130 NCCCO certified employees. All operators of tower cranes provided by Morrow must be certified. And all Morrow technicians and key yard staff are rigger and signalperson certified.
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Call for Volunteers: Concrete Pump Operators Task Force Members Needed to Develop New Certification Program
In response to numerous industry requests, NCCCO has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps.
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NCCCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2020/2021
NCCCO has announced the industry leaders who will serve NCCCO during 2020–2021.
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NCCCO Provides CBT Updates Related to COVID
As most jurisdictions across the US continue to open in a phased approach, NCCCO remains diligent in monitoring COVID-19 information coming from national, state and local authorities.
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Practical Examiner Refresher Workshops Go “Virtual”
With the advent of COVID-19 restrictions and many practical examiners’ accreditations expiring, NCCCO’s practical examiner accreditation team conducted its first “virtual” refresher workshops.
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NCCCO Updates Response to COVID-19
As more jurisdictions reopen, NCCCO continues to monitor the COVID-19 information coming from national, state and local authorities. NCCCO is pleased to provide updates on testing and certification deadlines and testing opportunities.
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Call for Volunteers: Telehandler Operators Task Force Members Needed to Develop New Certification Program
In response to industry efforts to comply with OSHA’s operator certification requirements, NCCCO has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of telehandlers.
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NCCCO Updated Response to COVID-19 for Candidates and Certificants
NCCCO issues a response to COVID-19, including continued paper/pencil testing with additional social distancing measures, temporary suspension of computer-based testing, exam rescheduling options, extension of testing deadlines, and automatic extension of recertification deadlines.
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NCCCO's Updated Response to COVID-19 Regarding Computer-Based Testing
NCCCO's updated response to COVID-19 includes details about the immediate resumption of computer-based testing at PSI facilities.
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NCCCO's Updated Response to COVID-19 for Candidates and Certificants
NCCCO's updated response to COVID-19 includes details on candidate testing deadlines (including CBT and recertification candidates) and additional extension of certification expiration dates.
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NCCCO Goes Big at CONEXPO 2020
NCCCO’s Lift Safety Zone, indoor information booth, written and practical certification exams, education sessions, and practical examiner training all added up to make CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2020 the largest construction show ever for NCCCO.
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NCCCO Issues Response to COVID-19 for Candidates and Certificants
NCCCO issues a response to COVID-19, including continued paper/pencil testing with additional social distancing measures, temporary suspension of computer-based testing, exam rescheduling options, extension of testing deadlines, and automatic extension of recertification deadlines.
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NCCCO Announces 25th Anniversary Celebrations
NCCCO today used the mega industry event CONEXPO to kick off its celebration of the 25th anniversary of its professionally developed and nationally accredited personnel certification programs.
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CCO Mobile Crane Operator Written Exams Now Available in Spanish
In response to numerous industry requests to serve the growing Spanish-speaking construction labor force, NCCCO is making available its CCO Mobile Crane Operator written certification exams in Spanish.
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New myNCCCO Mobile App Connects Certificants with Real-Time Data
NCCCO has released its new myNCCCO mobile app for Apple iPhones and Android devices. Certificants can use the app to update their personal information and see their current certifications and their expiration dates.
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NCCCO and NWSA Introduce New Telecommunications Tower Rigger Certification
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced the official launch of the Telecommunications Tower Rigger Level I (TTR-I) Certification Program.
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Raising the Bar for Worksite Safety
A new publication from NCCCO documents the evolution of the organization from its deep roots in the industry in the mid-1980s to the global leader in certification that it is today.
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25 Years of Making a Difference
NCCCO kicks off its 25th anniversary year with the launch of a new website and 5-Star recertificant recognition program.
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NCCCO Signs Agreement with FNRCO for Certification Services in Saudi Arabia
NCCCO and the First National Company (FNRCO) have signed a contractual agreement for the certification of crane operators, riggers, and signalpersons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.