Tower Crane Operator & Inspector Certification

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Price: 4 Days – $995

Operator Certification $95
(download operator application)
Inspector Certification $295
(download inspector application)

After completion of this training and certification program, operators and inspectors will meet the OSHA and ASME competency and qualification requirements.  Also, this program enables companies to perform their own in-house crane inspections, which include the OSHA required Daily, Monthly and Annual Inspections as well as the ASME Periodic Inspections.

Cranes and Rigging Covered

• Self Erecting
• Hammerhead Tower Cranes
• Luffing Tower Cranes

You Will Learn

• Types, components and terminology
• Causes and results of accidents
• Safe operating practices and procedures
• Hand and voice signals
• Basic rigging
• Inspector’s role in reducing crane accidents and liability
• Setting up an inspection program
• OSHA and ASME inspection requirements
• The three levels of inspection
• Inspection procedures and techniques
• Recognizing deficiencies and safety hazards
• Correct way to write inspection reports
• How to inspect structural components, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids and safety devices
• Emphasis is placed on the structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and safety/liability areas of inspection
• Performing load tests

Certification Requirements

Operator Certification Requirements

• Pass a physical examination. A CDL physical is acceptable.
• Complete a Crane Institute of America Tower Crane Operator & Inspector training program.
• Pass a written examination.
• Pass a practical examination if possessing less than 2 years operating experience.

Inspector Certification Requirements

• Complete a Crane Institute of America Tower Crane Operator & Inspector training program.
• Pass a written examination.
• Have 3 years experience working in a capacity of operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, safety or supervision of tower cranes.

A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet operator/inspector experience requirements.

You Will Receive

• Tower Crane Operator & Inspector workbook
• Rigging handbook
  
• OSHA & ASME standards
• Periodic & annual inspection forms
• Hand signal card
• Rigger’s capacity card
• Sheave gauge
• Inspection certificate decal
• Safety decals
• Certificate of training
• Inspector and operator certification card, if applicable

Locations & Dates

• Orlando/Sanford – June 4-7, 2013
• Orlando/Sanford – August 20-23, 2013
• Orlando/Sanford – October 29-November 1, 2013

For later scheduled dates, call our office at (800) 832-2726.