Offering: • Certified Mobile Crane Operator Course 2-3

• Certified Basic Rigger 4

• Certified Intermediate Rigger 5

• Certified Advanced Rigger 5

• Qualified Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator and Qualified Rigger 6-7

• Certified Signalperson 7

CRANE TRAINING

Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is an NCCER (National Center for

Construction Education and Research) Mobile Crane Endorsed Accredited

Assessment Center authorized to conduct testing and practical examinations

for Mobile Crane Operator, Rigger and Signalperson candidates. NCCER’s

Mobile Crane Operator Certification, Rigger Certifications and the Signalperson

Certification Programs have been designed for accreditation by ANSI and meet

the requirements of OSHA Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction.

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Crane operators will know and implement the rules and regulations set forth by ASME B30.5 and will safely apply those standards in daily operations.

Operators will read, know, and apply all information provided in the manufacturer’s operator manual and will be able to: • interpret load charts

• perform load testing

• understand Load Moment Indicators (LMIs)

• identify any safety instrumentation of each crane

Crane operators will know:• machine conditions

• operational limitations

• load limitations for situations in which the operator

may be involved

The operators will conduct all hoisting operations in a safe manner. Each student will also receive the training

and testing that meets OSHA requirements for Qualified Signalperson and Qualified Basic Rigger. Pricing for

these two qualifications is included in the Certified Mobile Crane Operator classes.

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CERTIFIED MOBILE OPERATOR

Operators will be able to effectively communicate with:• riggers

• signalpersons

• site personnel involved with hoisting operations

The content and titles of NCCER’s mobile crane operator

assessments are dependent upon each crane’s boom

types while the content and titles of the practical

examinations are grouped by the mount, or carriage,

that is used with each crane.

Four written assessments for mobile crane operator certification:1. Boom Truck Crane

2. Industrial/All Purpose Crane

3. Telescopic Boom Crane

4. Lattice Boom Crane

Certified crane operators must continue to meet ASME B30

physical requirements throughout their certification period and

attest to their agreement to this requirement in their applications.

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Qualified Signalperson:“Qualified” means one who, by possession of degree,

certificate, or professional standing or who by extensive

knowledge, training and experience, has successfully

demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems relating

to the subject matter, the work, or the project at hand.

Certified Mobile Crane Operator:A certified operator is required for crane operations in

construction environments and tasks, meaning that a

person has satisfactorily completed both knowledge and

skills tests. This two-part test is conducted and confirmed

by an independent testing organization and is an official

confirmation that the operator is familiar with lifting principles,

the forces acting on the crane, jobsite set up, and safe

operation of the equipment.

5-day class, 12 participants max

CRANE COURSE

CERTIFIED RIGGING• chains

• synthetics

• metal mesh(es)

• wire rope slings

• hooks and similar attaching

devices

• shackles

• wire rope clips

• clamps

• eyebolts

• softeners

• taglines

Basic Rigger• identifies common load

configurations and positioning

• demonstrates specific

knowledge of:

• crane operations

• voice and radio communications

(as defined in ASME B30.2, ASME

B30.3, ASME B30.5, ASME B30.6)

• personal fall protection methods

• emergency procedures

• hazards and restrictions with working

in proximity to overhead electric lines

and equipment.

All Certified Riggers safely use and recognize the limitations of:

A certified rigger is a person who has been

trained and certified to handle and move

loads. The level of certification depends upon

the individual’s training, knowledge, skill

base, and ability to perform functions related

to the selection, inspection, and proper use of

rigging equipment.

Each load, pick, crane, or jobsite may

require rigging that varies from simple to

complex. Each is unique. The person

designated as the rigger must have the

ability to properly rig the load for a particular

job. Many construction companies require

certified riggers be used to attach the load

to a crane hook. We offer three levels of

Rigger certification to help you reach that

next step in your profession.

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1-day class, 10 participants max

All rigger level knowledge testing and skills evaluations will be conducted in accordance with NCCER testing procedures. Certification is granted through NCCER.

In addition to being knowledgeable in all basic and intermediate rigger tasks, the Advanced Rigger must also

demonstrate advanced level of proficiency in all the rigger tasks. Both the knowledge testing and skills evaluations

will be conducted in accordance with NCCER testing procedures. Certification is granted through NCCER.

Advanced Rigger performs specific rigging operations as they relate to:

The Advanced Rigger 3-day class, 5 participants max

CERTIFIED RIGGINGIntermediate Rigger 2-day class, 6 participants maxIn addition to being knowledgeable in all Basic Rigger tasks, the Intermediate Rigger must also demonstrate

intermediate level of proficiency in all the rigger tasks.

Performs specific rigging operations using:

The Intermediate Rigger is proficient in load dynamics and load weight estimation or determination as they

relate to the rigging operation.

The Intermediate Rigger:

• come-along and chain

hoists

• reeving

• rigging hitches and

knots

• anchor points

• synthetic ropes

• wire ropes

• chains

• spreader bars and

equalizing beams

• synthetic slings

• lifting points

• dollies

• trollies

• winches

• bars and levers

• rigging jacks

• links and rings

• plate clamps

• cable dogs/grips

• calculates equipment capacities

• applies D/d ratios

• calculates vectors

• calculates angles

• calculates boom angles and load radius as they relate

to lifting and/or rigging operations

• identifies and interprets load

indicator and safety devices

• understands and utilizes capacity

or load charts

• is familiar with the center of gravity

as it relates to the rigging operation

• understands and utilizes effects

of angles or indirect pulling in the

rigging operation

• demonstrates proficiency in the

direction of single, multiple

specialized lifts

• is knowledgeable and can

demonstrate proficiency in the

design, documentation, and

implementation of lift planning

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• traveling with a load

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for

overhead cranes state, “Only designated personnel shall be permitted

to operate a crane covered by this section” (1910.179(b)(8).“Designated,”

according to 1910.179(a)(35), refers to those individuals deemed to be

qualified to operate an overhead crane for a specific application.

While OSHA standards do not spell out overhead crane training

requirements, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers does

get specific in the ASME B30.2 standard. Section 2-3.1.2 states that

training has to be specific to the equipment and task, or application,

at hand.

ASME B30.2 even offers a “but not limited to” list of what a training

program should cover, as well as the responsibilities of a crane

operator and others involved in moving loads. It further states that

a company’s management is responsible to “provide training to

persons who will operate a crane” (Section 2-3.3.3(b).

This one-day, easy-to-understand class will be taught at your location

to all personnel who operate overhead cranes or underhung hoists.

Qualified Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator & Qualified Rigger

This includes:• bridge cranes

• gantry cranes

• jib cranes

All used in a fixed location and used for

material handling.

This class will ensure that operators

understand their responsibilities for safe

use, and they comply with all of OSHA,

ASME, and the equipment requirements

as a Qualified Operator.

Qualified Operators will successfully

conduct a visual and audible pre-

operational inspection of the crane and

the wire rope/chain before moving the

crane or lifting material.

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1/2-day class, hands-on practical, dependent upon number of participants

Each Qualified Operator will demonstrate:• how to locate and verify the location of the crane disconnect

• lockout/tagout requirements for cranes

• proper control labeling

• pendant safety requirements

• warning and capacity labeling requirements

• guarding requirements

• how to operate limit control switches

• bumper and stop requirements

• load path

• personnel safety

Qualified operators will:• demonstrate smooth and controlled load movements

• identify load hook and latch requirements

• avoid shock loading and side pull

• demonstrate how to shut down and secure the crane

Be familiar with:• basic visual inspection

• terminology

• uses of lifting devices

• visual inspection

• wire rope/chain

• slings

• hooks

• shackles

• below-the-hook devices

Each Qualified Rigger will be trained to the same level as the Certified Basic Rigger.

Qualified Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator & Qualified Rigger

Certified Signalperson 1-day class, 10 participants maxHaving a trained and competent signalperson is as important as having a trained and competent crane operator.

The Signalperson is proficient in the performance of hand and verbal signals, including the standard methods for

hand signals as required by ASME B30.2, ASME B30.3, ASME B30.5, and ASME B30.6.

The Signalperson demonstrates:• basic knowledge of crane operations and limitations

• crane dynamics involved in the swinging, controlling,

and stopping of loads

• the boom deflections from hoisting loads

• voice and radio communications

• personal fall protection methods

• emergency procedures

• hazards and restrictions with working in proximity to

overhead electric lines and equipment

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National Center for Construction Education & ResearchCertified Mobile Crane Operators, Certified Riggers and Certified Signalpersons receive an NCCER

wallet card that includes an NCCER card number. This number is used to access online verification of

your credentials through the Automated National Registry (ANR). This process can also be used to allow

employers and inspectors to verify your qualifications.

NCCER Mission & VisionTo build a safe, productive, and sustainable workforce of craft professionals.

Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification,

and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals.

About IAMU Organized in 1947, the Iowa Association of Municipal

Utilities today is one of the largest organization of its

kind in the country. IAMU represents 755 municipal

broadband, electric, gas, and water utilities statewide.

IAMU Safety:Workplace safety is vitally important. IAMU offers a

wide range of education and training opportunities

on workplace safety topics. More than 500 entities

receive safety and health services through IAMU.

Offerings:• Safety and Health Management Services

• Safety Classes

• NCCER Crane Training (classes are taught by IAMU

instructors and examiners who are certified by NCCER)

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Contact for pricing at cranetraining@iamu.org or 800.810.4268