INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION OVERVIEW

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1 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION OVERVIEW Graham Brent, CEO National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Lift & Move USA Chicago, June 16-17, 2015

2 Certification: So What? What is certification? Why is it important? How do you get it? How do you keep it?

3 What is Certification? Certification Non governmental; voluntary Licensing Governmental; required Registration Non governmental; voluntary Accreditation Non governmental; voluntary

4 What is Certification? Voluntary No Federal requirement But, 17 states and 6 cities have requirements Accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

5 National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Established 1995 Non-profit organization Non-governmental Industry established and supported Sole mission to improve lifting safety No direct training Independently accredited

6 NCCCO in certifications in 10 categories More than 100,000 individuals certified 900,000+ tests administered 140+ training firms nationwide (unaffiliated)

7 Telescopic Boom Crane

8 Lattice Boom Crane

9 Articulating Boom Crane

10 Boom Truck

11 Service/ Mechanic Truck Crane

12 Tower Crane

13 Overhead Crane

14 Digger Derrick

15 Signalperson

16 Rigger

17 Crane Inspector

18 Lift Director Presentation Title 18

19 Certification Cards 19

20 Why is it Important? Reduce accidents/injuries Identify knowledge/skills gaps Aids employer when hiring Lowers equipment repair costs Improves safety records Improves productivity, efficiency Lower insurance premiums

21 Impact on Safety

22 The Canadian Experience Ontario Crane-Related Deaths no. /year /100k workers Death Rate down 80% Crane and rigging accidents as % of all construction accidents down 50%

23 The California Experience CRANE ACCIDENTS, June vs. June FATAL ACCIDENTS High-Voltage line contacts 5 1 Struck by Loads 4 0 Mobile Cranes Overturned 1 1 Total Cases % decrease NON-FATAL ACCIDENTS High Voltage Line Contact 7 4 Struck by Loads 18 3 Mobile Cranes Overturned 5 6 Total Cases % decrease

24 Why is it Important to you? Proves you have met the bar Knowledge; skill Provides employment opportunities Quicker advancement (promotion) Higher pay Job security Marks you out as a professional Instills respect

25 Certification has... 87% made me a safer operator 86% helped me do my job better 89% made me more professional 80% would recommend certification to their co-workers or supervisors

26 Employment Requirement Monster.com Indeed.com Manpower.com Zimmermann Staffing BusinessWorkforce.com MiningJob.net CareerBuilder.com RealMatch.com Job.com TheJobNetwork.com JobHost UtilitiesJobs.com RoadTechs.com ConstructionJobs.com TreeCareJobs.com TheJobNetwork.com JobsOK.com BirdDogJobs.com MEPJobs CareerConnection

27 Employment Requirement 8/3/2015 Presentation Title 27

28 How do I get Certified? (Get Training) Be at least 18 years old Pass Written Examination(s) Pass Practical (Performance) Examination(s) (Experience) Meet Physical Requirements Abide by Code of Ethics, Substance Abuse Policies of the Certification Body

29 Where Do I Get Certified? Three (3) accredited non-profit organizations: National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) One (1) for-profit company: Crane Institute Certification (CIC) 29

30 Where Do I Get Training? Employer Union Training Schools Online Self-Study 30

31 Where Do I Get Training? 31

32 Where Do I Get Training? 32

33 How Do I Stay Certified? Operate safely We investigate accidents/ near misses Stay away from drugs/alcohol abuse We investigate employer reports Act professionally Comply with Ethics Policy Retest every 5 years Written (+ Practical if not active) 33

34 Hear it From an Industry Expert 34

35 Points to Consider People that just love to work with their hands... Don t want to go to the office everyday... But like to see things accomplished. Be good in your craft, take on that responsibility, pick up things... and keep people safe, people pay a lot of money for that. It s not a job; it s a long-term career path. It s a good occupation. People should seriously consider that versus the path... into college education, because... That piece of paper s not going to allow you to run a crane. 35

36 Certification Cards 36

37 Maybe One Day...!

38 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION OVERVIEW Lift & Move USA Chicago, June 16-17, 2015