Articulating (Knuckle) Boom Crane Operator Certification
Articulating boom cranes—also known as knuckle boom cranes—are critical in transport, construction, forestry, marine, and mining operations. NCCER’s Articulating Boom Crane Operator Certification validates that operators have the skills and knowledge to operate articulating (knuckle) boom cranes safely and efficiently, following OSHA and ASME standards. 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 (link)
Articulating/Knuckle Boom: Specs
Load charts (link)
* NCCER’s Articulating Boom (Knuckle Boom) Crane Operator Certification Program is pending accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
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Benefits of becoming an accredited provider:
- Offer In-House Certifications: Certify your workforce on-site, reducing downtime.
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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 almondjoy2812@gmail.com
- David Applegate dapplegate@tntcrane.com
- Ted Blanton tblantonsr@ogrconsultingllc.com
- Jason Brower jbrower@eikenhout.com
- Scott Day scott.day@safedayinc.com
- David Johnson johnson@guymturner.com
- Mark Kenney
marcuskenneyenfield@yahoo.com - Ron Lindsay ron@safetyron.com
- Kelly McIntosh kmcintosh@starcon.org
- Scott Orr scotto@paradisecrane.com
- Nelson Plumb nelson@cowboyscranes.com
- David Staggs dstaggs@pike.com
- Tad Timmons tad.timmons@gmail.com
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