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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CICB provides truly exceptional overhead crane, hoist, and rigging training. The sessions are highly engaging, interactive, and hands-on—exactly what our team needs to build the confidence and capability required to perform safe, compliant lifts in our industrial environment.
A standout element of the experience is Larry’s delivery. His passion for the craft, deep expertise, and energetic facilitation style make even complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Our employees consistently walk away feeling well-prepared and motivated to use what they’ve learned.
I highly recommend CICB to any organization looking for high‑quality, safety‑focused training delivered by people who truly care about their craft and their customers."
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."
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:
- Experienced instructors: CICB instructors are certified and experienced as operators and riggers. They also bring a passion for teaching to the job, and some instructors have bilingual expertise to better serve your team.
- Customized programs: Tailor training to your specific company policies and equipment. Multiple types of training in one location add convenience.
- Proven track record: CICB has been serving the lifting industry, training operators worldwide since 1969, providing extensive experience. Lifelong partnerships with thousands of companies demonstrate effectiveness in delivering training services.
- Compliance support: CICB provides training, evaluation, and documentation required to demonstrate compliance with OSHA construction requirements (29 CFR 1926.1427) and general industry standards (29 CFR 1910.179/1910.180) during inspections.
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.