Recertification
The following information applies specifically to the CCO Crane Inspector certifications.
CCO certification is valid for five years. Candidates must complete all of their recertification requirements during the 12 months prior to their certification’s expiration date. This includes:
The written exams required for recertification are identical to the exams required for initial certification. Recertification candidates take written examinations that correspond to the exams they took to earn their initial Crane Inspector certification (see table).
Currently CCO-certified operators are not required to take the corresponding operator exam(s), as long as they maintain their certification status in good standing. Otherwise, corresponding written operator exams are required for either recertification or for adding additional Crane Inspector specialties.
Recertification candidates may take their written examination(s) up to one year prior to their certification’s expiration date. Regardless of the date of the written exam(s) within that one-year period, the new five-year certification period begins from the date of expiration of the candidate’s initial certification.
Currently CCO-certified operators are not required to take the corresponding operator exam(s), as long as they maintain their certification status in good standing. Otherwise, corresponding written operator exams are required for either recertification or for adding additional Crane Inspector specialties.
Recertification candidates may take their written examination(s) up to one year prior to their certification’s expiration date. Regardless of the date of the written examination(s) within that one-year period, the new five-year certification period begins from the date of expiration of the candidate’s initial certification.
Note: Candidates who recertify more than 12 months prior to their expiration date will have their new certification period begin immediately, not from the end of their current certification period.
Written exams for recertification are available at regularly scheduled paper/pencil test administrations as well as via computer-based testing. Candidates wishing to recertify should contact the Test Site Coordinator who set up their initial certification. Candidates whose employment circumstances have changed should ask their new employer to schedule a test administration. Candidates may also locate open paper/pencil Written Exam Test Sites or apply online for computer-based testing.
For exam fees, visit the Crane Inspector Exam Fees page.
Get complete instructions on How to Recertify.