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Carolinas AGC offers a 4-day Professional Crane Operator Course. This course is designed to meet the North Carolina and South Carolina DOT crane regulations. This course is also designed as a preparatory course for those crane operators interested in becoming a Certified Crane Operator (CCO).
- Module 1: Rules and Regulations
- Module 2: Site Review and Set Up
- Module 3: Operations
- Module 4: Conditions Affecting Operation
- Module 5: Basic Rigging and Wire Rope
- Module 6: Maintenance and Inspection
- Module 7: Load Charts
- Module 8: Crane Types
Each module is followed by a group quiz. At the end of the course participants will take a written exam on the following:
- Core Exam (Mandatory)
- Lattice Crawler (If you operate this type of crane)
- Truck Mounted Crawler (If you operate this type of crane)
- Large Telescopic (If you operate this type of crane)
- Small Telescopic (If you operate this type of crane)
On day 5 of the training, the CCO test will be offered.
Upcoming class dates:
See the Calendar of Events for upcoming scheduled sessions.
Cost: $695 per person or $550 per person if you register 3 or more! (CCO exam modules are additional)
Contact Sandra Linehan (slinehan@carolinasagc.org ) 704-372-1450, ext. 5288 or Kenny Boggs ( kboggs@carolinasagc.org ) 704-372-1450, ext. 5249
NEW! If you would like to schedule a Professional Crane Operator Course at your site, please contact Kenny Boggs, Safety Director at: Kboggs@carolinasagc.org or 704-372-1450 ext. 5249.
Crane Operator Safety
Due to the demand for crane safety training and certification information, and the constantly evolving Department of Transportation requirements, Carolinas AGC has consolidated this information for you .
NC & SC DOT CRANE REQUIREMENTS
To prepare or comply with North Carolina Department of Transportation's & South Carolina Department of Transportation's crane operator requirements, Carolinas AGC offers a 4-day Professional Crane Operator Course. This course is designed to meet the North Carolina DOT and South Carolina DOT crane regulations. This course is also designed as a preparatory course for those crane operators interested in becoming a Certified Crane Operator (CCO).
- Module 1: Rules and Regulations
- Module 2: Site Review and Set Up
- Module 3: Operations
- Module 4: Conditions Affecting Operation
- Module 5: Basic Rigging and Wire Rope
- Module 6: Maintenance and Inspection
- Module 7: Load Charts
- Module 8: Crane Types
Each module is followed by a group quiz. At the end of the course participants will take a written exam on the following:
- Core Exam (Mandatory)
- Lattice Crawler (If you operate this type of crane)
- Truck Mounted Crawler (If you operate this type of crane)
- Large Telescopic (If you operate this type of crane)
- Small Telescopic (If you operate this type of crane)
At the conclusion of the AGC crane operator course, as a service for operators to obtain their CCO Certification, we are a host site to sit for the Certified Crane Operator written exam.
We have also developed a  Crane Operators Practical Exam Booklet (.pdf) and an  Examiner's Guidelines (.pdf) for CAGC's Practical Crane Exam . Using the CAGC crane operator practical exam guidelines, employers can provide their own crane operators practical examinations on their own site at their convenience to evaluate their operation skills.
To view upcoming Crane Operator Courses, view the CAGC training calendar .
CCO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
The written examination program consists of a Core examination in crane operation, as well as four crane Specialty examinations. The Core examination has 90 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 90 minutes to complete the Core examination.
All Specialty examinations consist of 26 multiple choice questions. Candidates are allowed 55 minutes to complete each Specialty examination.
All candidates are required to take the Core examination regardless of the Specialty(s) in which they wish to be certified.
CCO Specialty Examinations:
- Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes
- Lattice Boom Truck Cranes
- Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (greater than 17.5 Tons)
- Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (less than 17.5 Tons)
Candidates must register for the Core and at least one of the Specialty examinations. Certification requires competency in both the Core and one or more Specialty categories. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements and passing the written examination are eligible to take the Practical Examination.
CCO exam information and documents:
CCO PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
The CCO Practical Examination demonstrating crane operation proficiency is available in three (3) crane types:
- Lattice Boom Cranes
- Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (greater than 17.5 Tons)
- Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (less than 17.5 Tons)
A candidate must pass both, the written Core and at least one Specialty examination as well as the corresponding Practical Exam in order to be certified for a 5 year period.
View NCCCO Practical exam test dates and locations here
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