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NCCCO NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2013
ACT
Visit ICUEE, leave
CCO certified
A
ttendees at this year’s
International Construction &
Utility Equipment Exposition
(ICUEE) will have plenty of reasons to
stop by the National Commission for
the Certification of Crane Operators’
Lift Safety Zone in Area N (N1053). In
keeping with ICUEE’s nickname “The
Demo Expo,” the Lift Safety Zone will
feature demonstrations of the new CCO
Service Truck Crane (STC) Operator
certification practical exam, as well
as demos of the CCO Digger Derrick
Operator, Articulating Crane Operator,
and Rigger practical exams. Qualified
attendees will have an opportunity to try
their hands on the equipment’s controls to
get a feel for the nuances of each machine
and test their skills on actual CCO
practical exam courses.
LSZ takes center stage
The LSZ is dedicated to promoting safer
working practices for those who work
with and around cranes and related
equipment and will be taking center stage
at the show, occupying 10,000 square feet
outside near the main entrance. NCCCO
will have crane experts on hand to walk
attendees through the test development
process and point out the safety benefits
of CCO certification. In addition to the
practical test courses for service truck
cranes, digger derricks, and articulating
cranes—equipment used frequently in the
utility industry—the LSZ will also feature
demos of the CCO Rigger Level I and
Rigger Level II practical exams.
To help candidates and certificants
make the most of their time at ICUEE,
NCCCO will be holding written exams
for all of its certification programs on
Tuesday and Thursday, as well as practical
exams for the new Service Truck Crane
Operator certification on Tuesday. These
exam administrations will provide a
convenient way for attendees to prepare
for OSHA’s upcoming deadline for crane
operator certification and will enable
them to leave the show CCO-certified.
The written STC certification exam
takes approximately 90 minutes and the
CCO Service Truck Crane
Prep Course offered
A day-long training course to prepare candidates for the new CCO certification exams for
Service Truck Crane (STC) operators will be offered at ICUEE by Venturo Training Services.
Attendees will receive in-depth instruction on the knowledge and skills tested on the CCO
exams.
The course will cover both technical and best practice information and will also include
hands-on instruction and operating time on the equipment. Among the topics to be covered
are: Site conditions and equipment setup of service truck cranes; general operating
practice and lifting principles; technical knowledge of national industry standards/regulations;
understanding and interpreting manufacturer’s load charts; and crane operation controls and
techniques
To register for the course, email
or call 513-772-8448, ext. 109.
practical exam takes approximately 45
minutes. Those who pass both exams will
receive a CCO Service Truck Crane (STC)
operator certification, valid for five years,
reflecting their competence to operate
service truck cranes. To register for these
exams, contact Shawna Parham at (703)
560-2391, ext. 214 or
.
Presented by the Association of
Equipment Manufacturers (AEM),
ICUEE will be held October 1-3 in
Louisville, KY, and expects to host over
800 exhibitors and more than 16,000
attendees. NCCCO is participating to
help utility contractors and municipalities
understand the safety and cost benefits of
lifting personnel certification. Attendees
will have ample opportunities to learn
about new technologies, innovations,
insights, and trends affecting the utilities
industry.
Training offered
In addition to demos of the latest
equipment, opportunities to meet with
experts, and networking with peers,
ICUEE education will be offered through
co-located events (see sidebar). Other
sessions and workshops will provide a
more comprehensive understanding and
full insight into key areas or industry
segments.
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NCCCO will demo its articulating crane
practical exam for ICUEE attendees.
