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Training Crane Operators
Becoming a reliable mobile crane operator requires more than just a one-week classroom course on load charts and the dynamics of crane operation. It requires time in the seat-applying book education with a hands-on experience--to move beyond theory and truly learn how these powerful machines work and move under a load.

That's why Crane Tech created the Professional Operator Development course that trains and graduates NCCCO Certified Operators in just 3 weeks.Click here to learn more about this unique program. 
Crane Tech Tip of the Week 


When performing inspections on equipment, be sure to examine EVERY PIN and EVERY KEEPER. 

If a pin is not being kept in its place, then it will work its way out and can cause catastrophic equipment failure. If a pin or its bushing are excessively worn, then there will be enormous shear on the pin which could cause catastrophic equipment failure.

Featured Training
Sept 28 - 30
Lafayette, LA
 Hands-on training is specifically designed for persons who inspect, test, and report on the condition of offshore pedestal cranes--some of the hardest working cranes in the industry. Course compliance basis includes API standards and MMS regulations.
Sept 28 - 29
Tampa, FL
Sept 30 - Oct 2
Tampa, FL
Training designed for those responsible for overhead hoists. Learn safe operating procedures and/or how to inspect, etc. Includes applicable OSHA regulations, ASME and CMAA standards. 
Mobile Crane Professional Operator Development
Oct 5 - 23
Tampa, FL
Learn how to operate a mobile crane with 3 weeks of intensive classroom and hands-on training. Students have the opportunity to graduate the course as Qualified Riggers and  NCCCO Certified Operators with seat time. 
What Our Students Say...

"The instructors not only knew what was in the books but could provide real life experience as to what could happen in the field. The training didn't just give me answers to memorize for a test, but challenged me to learn new skills and prepared me for how it will be on the job by providing a realistic look at what it means to be a crane operator." 
 
--Jaime Green, Professional Operator Development Graduate
Upcoming Scheduled Classes

NCCCO Certified Mobile Crane Operator

Tampa....... Oct 19 - 23 

 

Mobile Crane Professional Operator Development

Tampa........ Oct 5 - 23


 **Mobile Crane Operator

*Tampa........ Oct 5 - 8

St. Louis........ Nov 9 - 11

 

**Overhead Crane Operator

Tampa...... Sept 28 - 29

 

**Qualified Rigger Level 1

Tampa........ Sept 21

Tampa....... Oct 9

**Qualified Rigger Level 2

*Tampa........ Sept 23 - 25

Houston........ Oct 26 - 27


**Qualified Signal Person

Tampa........ Sept 22

Houston........ Oct 19

 

Mobile Crane Inspector

Houston........ Oct 28 - 30

 

Overhead Crane Inspector

*Tampa....... Sept 30 - Oct 2

 

Pedestal Crane Inspector

*Lafayette........ Sept 28 - 30

 

Rigging Gear Inspector

Houston....... Oct 21 - 23

**Aerial Lift Operator

*Tampa........ Sept 24 - 25

 

**Forklift Operator/Trainer

Tampa........ Sept 23


* HANDS ON TRAINING

** TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

 

Click to view the 2015 Schedule


To Inquire or Enroll

800.521.7669

 

Additional courses are available through our
On-Site Programs,
where our instructors
come to your facility.

The Results Are In...
Keeping Up
Did you miss our series on Job Safety Analysis? You can still catch up on the Hooked on Crane Tech Blog. 
Crane Tech will be ICUEE Sept 29 - Oct 1. Booth # 3707
Have a Safe Day,  

If you have an idea for a future segment, story 

or tech tip, email newsletter@cranetech.com and we
will see what we can do to shed more light on the
subject. Remember, Safety through Education
is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle.

 

 

800.521.7669