
Construction Crane Operator Training







With the many pressures and complexities of working on busy construction sites, having operators who can handle equipment safely and effectively is nonnegotiable. At CICB, our committed team is on a mission to protect lives and assets through world-class expertise and educational resources. One of the ways we achieve this is through our industry-leading construction crane operator training programs tailored to your business needs.
OSHA Construction Crane Operator Certification

OSHA Construction Crane Operator Certification
To ensure maximum on-site safety, your operators need training that aligns with the comprehensive standards and regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Our subject matter experts meticulously design our construction crane operation certification programs according to these OSHA regulations and update them annually per any regulatory amendments. Your operators receive the latest industry construction crane safety training techniques and information when you enroll them in one of our CICB certification preparation courses.
OSHA Requirements for Construction Crane Operators
Complying with OSHA standards is vital to ensuring construction crane operators are competent and understand the fundamentals of safe crane operation. For this practical and theoretical knowledge to stay fresh in their minds and for your company to remain compliant, OSHA requires the following:
Operators must obtain construction crane operator training and certification based on the relevant crane capacity.
All relevant personnel must pass the practical and written exams through an accredited training and examination body.
Employers must regularly assess and keep a record of their operator's machine handling and safety skills.
Operators must attend additional training classes at specified intervals to remain compliant.
To ensure continued operator proficiency, they must retake the exam every five years.
Specialized Training Programs for Construction Cranes
CICB offers specialized crane operator training programs tailored to your company's unique requirements for the following types of construction cranes:
Mobile cranes: Our Mobile Crane Operator and CCO Mobile Crane Operator certification courses cover swing cab, fixed cab telescopic and lattice boom cranes.
Articulating boom cranes: Operators of articulating loaders and cranes with or without a winch will benefit from our Articulating Boom Crane Operator and CCO Articulating Boom Crane Operator training programs.
Pedestal cranes: Pedestal crane operators involved in offshore construction can opt for our Pedestal Crane Operator training and certification program.
Overhead cranes: Our Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator & Rigger and CCO Overhead Crane Operator Training courses cover the following types of overhead cranes:
Overhead bridge cranes
Underhung and monorail cranes
Jib cranes
Rail-mounted cranes
Rubber tire-mounted gantry cranes
We also offer many other courses related to lifting equipment, including forklift operator, life director, signalperson, rigger, inspector and train-the-trainer courses, which benefit construction teams.
Get the Best in Construction Crane Operator Training at CICB
Ensure your operators receive proper training that gives them the tools to identify hazards, minimize injuries and stay safe on-site while complying with OSHA mandates. Choose CICB as your construction crane operator training provider to benefit from the following:
Vast industry experience: We've been a go-to lifting industry trainer and service provider since 1969.
One-stop training shop: CICB provides everything you need for certification, from practice tests to training, test preparation and exam facilitation.
Global presence: Training can occur on your premises, at one of our U.S. or international training centers, or online.
Call our expert team today to discuss your construction crane operator training needs, or contact us online to request a quote.

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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