Tower crane operators work high above dense sites, often lifting blind and relying on radio. This tower crane certification prep course covers the regulations, inspections, wind factors and communication skills the NCCCO tower crane written exam tests.
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Tower Crane Modules
01
Tower cranes and regulations
Fundamentals, types and components, NCCCO and regulatory compliance including ASME B30.3 (the tower crane standard), and lifting physics.
02
Pre-operational procedures
Daily and weekly inspections, finding defects, and using the operator's manual and load charts.
03
Site assessment and lift planning
Wind and weather, load calculation, center of gravity and complete lift plans.
04
Operations and communication
Controls and maneuvering, hand signals and radio, load swing, and blind or critical lifts.
05
Safety and emergency response
Hazard recognition, power line clearance, high-wind and overload procedures and rescue plans.
06
NCCCO exam preparation
Written exam structure, practice questions, practical exam tasks and common pitfalls.
Who Takes It
Mobile operators moving to tower work
High-rise construction crews
Apprentice tower operators
Lift supervisors on tower projects
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The full path to a tower card
This course prepares you for the knowledge test and closes with a certificate of completion. NCCCO certifies operators who pass both its written and practical tower crane exams; read our tower crane certification overview.
By Exam Day
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Conduct daily and weekly tower crane inspections
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Factor wind into lift planning
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Run blind lifts by radio with a signal person
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Know the high-wind and overload procedures
Before You Enroll
Do I need mobile crane experience first?
Not for the course. Your certifying body and employer set experience requirements for testing and for running a tower crane.
Does it cover the practical exam?
The last module reviews practical exam tasks and common mistakes. Pair it with our practical test checklist.
What do I receive?
A certificate of completion after the coursework and final quiz. Certification comes from passing NCCCO's exams.
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