Articulating (Knuckle) Boom Crane Operator Certification*
This certification covers load chart interpretation, crane setup and assembly, hazard identification, signaling methods, and lift planning—ensuring your crews are fully prepared to move materials with precision, confidence and a strong focus on jobsite safety.
*NCCER’s Articulating(Knuckle) Boom Crane Operator Certification is currently pending ANAB accreditation.
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Articulating/Knuckle Boom Crane Operator Certification*
This certification prepares operators to safely and efficiently operate articulating (knuckle boom) cranes, covering key skills like load chart interpretation, crane setup, hazard recognition, signaling, and lift planning—all in compliance with OSHA and ASME standards.
Valid for 5 years.
Requirements: Download
Articulating/Knuckle Boom: Specifications
Load charts (Coming Soon)
* NCCER’s Articulating Boom (Knuckle Boom) Crane Operator Certification Program is pending accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Become an Accredited Provider
Crane Operator Certifications are only offered through Endorsed Accredited Assessment Programs. By becoming a provider, it allows companies to offer journey-level knowledge and performance testing to employees, members, and the public.
Benefits of becoming an accredited provider:
- Offer In-House Certifications: Certify your workforce on-site, reducing downtime.
- Expand Service Offerings: Attract new business with industry-recognized certifications.
- Enhance Safety & Compliance: Meet OSHA, ASME, and state regulations.
- Boost Your Competitive Edge: Demonstrate excellence with ANSI-accredited certifications.
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Explore organizations offering Crane Operator Certification Program assessments and practical examinations to the public. Contact providers directly for details on dates, locations, and cost.
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Contributing Subject Matter Experts
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are a vital part of NCCER’s program development process. We would like to thank the following SMEs for writing and reviewing the course materials, providing jobsite photos, giving us permission to share their content, creating videos and sharing their expertise. You are the heart of this program, and we appreciate your drive and passion to help NCCER certify the next generation of articulating/knuckle boom crane operators.
Articulating/Knuckle Boom
- Matt Ammann, Field Trainer
Noble Oak, LLC - David Applegate, Operations Trainer
TNT Crane & Rigging - Ted Blanton, Instructor, Inspector, and Consultant
OGR Consulting Services, LLC - Jason Brower, Fleet Operations & Training Specialist, Instructor/Examiner/Trainer
Eikenhout Inc - Scott Day, Consultant
SafeDay - David Johnson, Safety Supervisor
Guy M Turner - Mark Kenney, Assessment Proctor
C.I.S - Ron Lindsay, Safety & Training Consultant
Palmer Engineering & Forensics - Kelly McIntosh, Workforce Development Manager, Crane and Rigging Instructor/Examiner
Starcon - Scott Orr, Principal, Sr. Safety Consultants
Paradise Crane Consultants - Nelson Plumb, Safety Director
Cowboy Cranes - David Staggs, Safety Supervisor
Pike Enterprises, LLC - Tad Timmons, Master Trainer
United Infrastructure Group
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