Crane & Rigging Training in Minnesota

Industry-Leading Training at Your Location.

Twin Cities and Statewide Operator Training

Minnesota manufacturing, food processing, and logistics operations require qualified crane operators to support efficient material handling and production processes. Comprehensive training enhances workplace safety, strengthens regulatory compliance, and builds the technical skills teams need across diverse industrial applications.

CICB provides crane operator training throughout Minnesota, serving facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and across the state. Instructors deliver customized programs on-site, addressing your equipment, operational procedures, and industry-specific requirements for operators, riggers, and supervisory personnel.

Multi-Location Training Services

Training reaches operations from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Rochester and manufacturing centers throughout Minnesota. Mobile training services eliminate the need for personnel to travel to distant training facilities. Operators learn using your specific equipment in your actual work environment, ensuring immediate skill application. Scheduling accommodates facilities operating continuous manufacturing processes or multi-shift distribution operations.

Industry-Focused Training Programs

Programs address the operational demands of Minnesota's medical device manufacturing, food processing, and logistics sectors. Training schedules adapt to your facility requirements, supporting day, evening, and night shift operations without disrupting production continuity.

Crane Operator and Inspector Training

Develop capabilities for mobile cranes, overhead cranes, articulating boom equipment, boom trucks, and pedestal cranes based on your operational requirements. Programs address qualification training for general industry and manufacturing facilities, alongside NCCCO certification preparation for construction applications under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC. Training prepares personnel for written examinations and practical evaluations conducted by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, with attention to equipment configurations common in manufacturing, distribution, and food processing environments.

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Rigger and Signalperson Training

Build rigging expertise with training programs serving Minnesota's industrial sectors. Course levels include:

Basic rigger and signalperson
Intermediate rigger and signalperson
Advanced/master rigger
CCO certification Rigger Level I training
CCO certification Rigger Level II training

 

Workplace safety regulations require qualified rigging personnel for load attachment and detachment during crane lifts. Training develops these required competencies while optionally preparing personnel for NCCCO certification examinations. Certification provides documented validation of rigger proficiency valuable for maintaining compliance records and demonstrating workforce capabilities to customers and regulatory authorities.

Leadership Programs

Strengthen management capabilities through supervisor training programs. Courses provide supervisors with technical knowledge to plan lifts, assess operational hazards, and guide teams toward safe practices across manufacturing and distribution environments.

Why Choose CICB for Minnesota Crane Training?

CICB is a reliable partner for your crane training for the following reasons:

Frequently Asked Questions

When do crane operators need to be recertified?

Operators need to recertify five years after first receiving their NCCCO certification. They will need to take a written examination and demonstrate continued competency before the certification expires in order to continue operating.

What documentation does CICB offer for regulatory compliance?

CICB provides documentation for NCCCO and OSHA compliance needs. These include:

Course attendance records
Candidate readiness evaluations
Operator competency assessments
Evaluation records
Training completion certificates

 

If an operator does not pass their exam, what happens next?

Operators can retake their examination after completing additional training and preparation. CICB instructors are available to help identify knowledge gaps and provide further training before the re-examination.

Contact CICB for Minnesota Team Training

If you need skilled operators for your Minnesota manufacturing, food processing, or distribution applications, CICB can provide assistance. Reach CICB at 800-327-1386 or schedule a training consultation for your facility.