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
Certification: So What? What is certification? Why is it important? How do you get it? How do you keep it?
What is Certification? Certification Non governmental; voluntary Licensing Governmental; required Registration Non governmental; voluntary Accreditation Non governmental; voluntary
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)
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
NCCCO in 2015 24 certifications in 10 categories More than 100,000 individuals certified 900,000+ tests administered 140+ training firms nationwide (unaffiliated)
Telescopic Boom Crane
Lattice Boom Crane
Articulating Boom Crane
Boom Truck
Service/ Mechanic Truck Crane
Tower Crane
Overhead Crane
Digger Derrick
Signalperson
Rigger
Crane Inspector
Lift Director Presentation Title 18
Certification Cards 19
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
Impact on Safety
The Canadian Experience Ontario Crane-Related Deaths no. /year /100k workers 1969-1978 85 8.5 3.95 1979-2002 51 2.1 0.76 Death Rate down 80% Crane and rigging accidents as % of all construction accidents down 50%
The California Experience CRANE ACCIDENTS, June 02-05 vs. June 05-08 FATAL ACCIDENTS 02-05 05-08 High-Voltage line contacts 5 1 Struck by Loads 4 0 Mobile Cranes Overturned 1 1 Total Cases 10 2 80% decrease NON-FATAL ACCIDENTS 02-05 05-08 High Voltage Line Contact 7 4 Struck by Loads 18 3 Mobile Cranes Overturned 5 6 Total Cases 30 13 57% decrease
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
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
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
Employment Requirement 8/3/2015 Presentation Title 27
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
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
Where Do I Get Training? Employer Union Training Schools Online Self-Study 30
Where Do I Get Training? 31
Where Do I Get Training? 32
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
Hear it From an Industry Expert 34
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
Certification Cards 36
Maybe One Day...!
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION OVERVIEW www.nccco.org gbrent@nccco.org Lift & Move USA Chicago, June 16-17, 2015