1. Why should I recertify?
2. What happens if I don’t recertify?
3. What do I have to do to recertify?
4. What’s on the recertification
written exam?
5. Why is a written examination necessary?
6. Do I have to take the practical exam?
7. What does recertification cost?
8. How can I apply to take the written recertification
examinations?
9. How will I know my certification is expiring?
10. How soon before my certification expires
can I recertify?
11. When does my new 5-year certification period
begin?
12. What if I have more questions?
Why should I recertify?
As a nationally certified crane operator, you
have demonstrated you are skilled and knowledgeable
about crane operations. Employers increasingly
prefer CCO-certified operators over others
who are not certified. By recertifying at this
time you will protect your valuable credential
for the long term. And the new CCO photo-ID card
you will receive will identify you to your co-workers
and employers as someone who cares about what
you do, and the way you do it. (top
of page)
What happens if
I don’t recertify?
If you don’t recertify by the deadline,
your certification will expire. In order to be
certified again in the future, you’ll have
to take the full written and practical examinations
over again. (top of page)
What do I have to do to recertify?
You’ll need to take a written recertification
exam for the specialties you want to stay certified
in. You must also continue to meet physical requirements and comply with the substance abuse policy and the NCCCO Code of Ethics.(top
of page)
What’s on
the recertification written exam?
It’s a much shorter exam than you took
to certify initially: there are just 40 questions
on the recertification Core exam and 10 questions
on each of the four Specialties. Three of the questions
in each Specialty exam are calculation load chart
questions. You’ll be through with all the
tests in 21/2 hours. (top of page)
Why is a written examination necessary?
It’s very important to keep up to date
with advances in technology, as well as changes
in standards and regulations. For that reason,
many professions now require periodic training
and examination. While the recertification exams
cover the same areas of knowledge as the main
exams, they’ve been updated to reflect
the latest developments in technology as well
as safety standards and practices. (top
of page)
Do I have to take the practical exam?
Once you have passed
the practical exam, you do not need to take it
again so long as you maintain 1,000 hours of
crane-related experience during your five-year
certification period, and you continue to meet
physical requirements and comply with the NCCCO substance abuse policy and Code of Ethics. (top of
page)
What does recertification cost?
Recertification costs less than your initial
certification: $150 for the
Core recertification exam plus one Specialty,
and $5 for each additional Specialty. That’s
the equivalent of just $33 per year over your
five-year certification period. Cost of the
Practical Exam is $60 for the first category,
and $10 for each of the other two, if taken
at the same time. (top of page)
How can I apply to take the written recertification
examinations?
Recertification exams are available at regular
test administrations. In the first instance,
contact the Test Site Coordinator who set up
your initial certification exams. If your employment
circumstances have changed, ask your new employer
to schedule a test, or have him call NCCCO for
information on how to set up a test site. (top
of page)
How will I know my certification is expiring?
Your CCO certification is good for five (5) years.
Although it is your responsibility to be aware of your approaching expiration date, you’ll
receive a letter from NCCCO notifying you of your
certification status and your need to recertify.
If you have moved since you were initially certified,
please contact NCCCO with your change of address. (top
of page)
How soon before my certification expires can
I recertify?
You can take the written recertification exams, and if necessary the practical recertification exams,
up to 12 months prior to your expiration date. (top
of page)
When does my new 5-year certification
period begin?
Regardless of when,
during the 12 months prior to your expiration
date, you pass the recertification exam, your 5-year
recertification begins from the date your initial
certification expired. (top of page)
What if I have more questions?
In most instances, your employer or Test Site
Coordinator will be able to answer more detailed
questions. Or, just send an email to NCCCO. (top
of page)
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