These programs are designed for companies who are doing their own inspections, or would like to, and for third-party inspectors looking to increase their knowledge and/or credentials. ATS offers the following two crane inspector programs:

NCCCO ™ MOBILE CRANE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE

Length:

• 24 hours - without mobile crane core operator training.
• 40 hours - with mobile crane core operator training.

Credential Issued Upon Successful Completion: NCCCO ™ Mobile Crane Inspector Certification

Requirements:

Possess the physical ability to perform inspections on mobile cranes Have a minimum of five years mobile crane experience in operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, safety or supervision Pass the NCCCO Mobile Crane Core Operator written examination. Pass the NCCCO Mobile Crane Inspector Core written examination. Pass the NCCCO Mobile Crane Inspector Specialty written examination.

TYPES OF CRANES COVERED

• Telescoping Boom Cranes
• Lattice Boom Cranes
• Boom Trucks
• Articulating Boom (Knuckle Boom) Cranes
• Industrial Cranes (Carry Decks)

SUBJECTS

• Types of mobile cranes, components & terminology
• Inspector’s role in reducing crane accidents & liability exposure
• OSHA & ASME inspection requirements
• The three levels of inspection
• Inspection procedures and techniques
• Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies & safety hazards
• Proper documentation
• Inspecting structural components, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices
• Structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and safety/liability areas of inspection
• When to perform a non-destructive crack detection test
• Basic rigging procedures
• Performing load tests