Crane, Rigger & Signal
Person Accreditation
In order to deliver NCCER Crane, Rigger and Signal Person Certification programs, a company must apply for accreditation and endorsement with NCCER.
Accreditation confirms a company meets the necessary standards and criteria to deliver the National Craft Assessment and Certification Program (NCACP) and provide industry-recognized credentials and certifications.
The endorsement is recognition that a company has the means and ability to specifically deliver the Crane Operator and/or Rigger & Signal Person Certification Programs.
Accreditation Endorsements
Crane Operator Certification Program
NCCER’s Crane Operator Certification Program consists of assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC.
Our Crane Operator Certification Program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). We understand the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities and managing conflicts of interest. We have enacted policies and procedures to safeguard objectivity and impartiality in all of its assessment and certification processes. Our training, assessment and certification is available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by local, state or federal regulations.
Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Centers are able to deliver the certification program (assessments and practical examinations) to their employees/membership using their own equipment as personnel are available and time permits.
Please Note: For operators seeking licensure in the state of Pennsylvania, an additional mathematical assessment is required.
A Crane Practical Examiner is an individual certified in accordance with the NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program to deliver crane operator practical examinations. Certified Crane Operator Examiners must be affiliated with an NCCER Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Organization.
Each of the following requirements must be met in order to become an NCCER certified Crane Practical Examiner:
- Be affiliated with an NCCER-accredited Assessment Program that holds Crane Endorsement.
- Possess a minimum of four years of documented experience as a crane operator and/or technician. This experience must be verified by the Assessment Program Director, Assessment Program Manager, or Program Contact.
- Successfully pass the assessment for the specific crane type(s) for which certification is sought.
- Successfully complete the NCCER Crane Practical Examiner Training Program relevant to the applicable crane type(s).
Rigger & Signal Person Certification Programs
NCCER’s Rigger & Signal Person Certification Program consists of assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME B30 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC.
Rigger & Signal Person Endorsed Accredited Assessment Organizations are able to deliver the certification program (assessments and practical examinations) to their employees/membership using their own equipment as personnel are available and time permits.
A Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiner is an individual certified in accordance with the NCCER Rigger & Signal Person Operator Certification Program to deliver rigger and signal person practical examinations. Certified Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiners must be affiliated with an NCCER Rigger & Signal Person Endorsed Accredited Assessment Center.
Each of the following requirements must be met in order to become an NCCER certified Rigger/Signal Person Practical Examiner:
- Have approval of an NCCER Accredited Assessment Program
- Have at least four years of documented related experience or equivalent related training/education, verified by the Director or Manager of the Accredited Assessment Program
- Successfully pass the NCCER Advanced Rigger and Signal Person assessments
- Successfully complete the Rigger & Signal Person Practical Examiner training program
Apply for Endorsement
Ready to get your program accredited and endorsed by NCCER? Contact us to start your application—our team will guide you through the process to get started.