ANSI Accredits NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program

The National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Crane Operator Certification Program has received accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The crane certification program is a collaboration of NCCER, North American Crane Bureau (NACB), and Prov™. “Having our crane operator program receive ANSI accreditation is a remarkable achievement for our organization,” said Don Whyte, NCCER president.  “It further validates that our program meets the highest professional certification standards for crane operators across the industry.” The Crane Operator Certification Program identifies individuals with the professional knowledge and skills worthy of being designated as certified crane operators.  It includes both written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards, as well as OSHA 1910 standards, for mobile crane operators. Assessments are available in four categories: telescopic boom, lattice boom, boom truck, and industrial/all-purpose cranes. Written assessments are administered throughout the country by NCCER Accredited Assessment Centers meeting the crane endorsement requirements, and the practical examinations are given by certified practical examiners. Practical examiner certification workshops are administered by NACB. The program is structured so a crane operator can take the written assessment and practical examination and receive results back the same day. An operator’s certification is good for five years. NCCER is working with states and cities that have implemented crane standards to ensure that the NCCER program is a recognized certification program.