CICB’s CCO Signalperson Preparatory Training program is specifically designed to prepare candidates who currently work in lifting operations for the successful completion of CCO Written and Practical Examinations and certification by CCO as a Signalperson. This one-day program includes CICB’s Study Guide, which is authored and copyrighted by CICB on an annual basis, as well as interactive classroom and hands-on exercises that emphasize all parts of the CCO Signalperson Written and Practical Examinations.
OSHA 29CFR 1926 Subpart CC states that a Signalperson needs to know and understand the type of signals used at the worksite; is competent in using these signals; understands the operations and limitations of the equipment, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging, raising, lowering and stopping loads and in boom deflection from hoisting loads, knows and understands the relevant signalperson qualification requirements specified in subpart CC 1926.1419, 1422 and 1428; and passes an oral or written test and a practical test. CCO’s program fulfills all of these requirements.
CICB's Preparatory Training for CCO Signalperson Examinations focuses on:
- Domain 1 – Hand Signals (33% of Written Exam)
- Domain 2 – Voice Commands (13%)
- Domain 3 – Basic Knowledge of Crane Operations (27%)
- Domain 4 – Site Specific Situational Considerations (13%)
- Domain 5 – Safety Standards and Regulations (13%)
- Basic Math Skills Necessary to Pass the Exams
- Various Multiple Choice Practice Tests for all Domains
- NCCCO Exam is 60 multiple choice questions
(60-minute time limit)
- The Practical Exam consisting of two types of Scenarios
- Match Scenario where the crane performs certain
functions and the candidate gives the corresponding
hand or voice signal that matches the function - Candidate Initiated Scenario where the candidate
gives the necessary hand or voice signal to initiate
and direct crane movement
| Location | Enrollment | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | Open | 05/11/2023 | 05/12/2023 |
| Orlando, FL | Open | 07/13/2023 | 07/14/2023 |
| Houston, TX | Open | 07/13/2023 | 07/14/2023 |
| Orlando, FL | Open | 08/10/2023 | 08/11/2023 |
| Phoenix, AZ | Open | 08/10/2023 | 08/11/2023 |
| Houston, TX | Open | 09/14/2023 | 09/15/2023 |
| Orlando, FL | Open | 10/05/2023 | 10/06/2023 |
| Houston, TX | Open | 10/19/2023 | 10/20/2023 |
| Orlando, FL | Open | 11/09/2023 | 11/10/2023 |
| Houston, TX | Open | 12/07/2023 | 12/08/2023 |
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Our site has been using CICB for a number of years to train and maintain certification for our crane operators. They exhibit an extensive background in the crane industry and their approach to training is very thorough and comprehensive. CICB’s professional instructors are highly dedicated and motivate everyone in the class to strive for excellence. The material is well-organized and the training is presented in a clear and concise manner. The classroom instruction and actual hands-on training go beyond our expectations. Our employees leave the class with a better understanding of crane operation, their capabilities, and job safety.”
This class was one of the best I have ever coordinated for our employees! Jason was, by far, the best instructor I have ever seen present an extremely technical course. His personality was perfect for the audience and made him very relatable. His technical proficiency was exemplary! He is completely capable of and, for the most part, did teach the entire class without referring to the slides or reference material. He also went way above and beyond in his commitment to ensuring the students not only learned but retained the material and stayed late into each evening to assist those requiring additional assistance. The employees could not say enough great things about Jason's skills and commitment to learning. We now have 10 employees trained to operate our cranes and, even though the majority of them do not work together, a group of employees that overcame some adversity and became a cohesive team. They are begging me to bring the CICB back!”
The Instructor Larry Kime is absolutely one of the best instructors I have ever had, and I have a degree in mechanical engineering. Larry’s knowledge both written and practical is current and accessible. I would recommend Larry to a new beginner or someone that has been in the lifting industry their whole career