Certify Your Team with Confidence through NCCCO-Aligned Programs

At National Safety Partners, we make it easy for employers across California to get their teams certified, licensed, and compliant with industry-leading crane operator training. Our program is specifically built for California-based employers looking to meet both state-specific regulations and national safety standards. Whether you operate in construction, logistics, or industrial sectors, we help you equip your workforce with trusted, nationally recognized CCO certification.

Through our California crane school and field-ready training services, your team receives hands-on instruction and guided exam preparation designed to help them earn their crane operator license with confidence. From the crane operator course to final testing, we manage the full path to certification—saving you time, reducing risk, and improving site safety.

Why Employers Choose National Safety Partners

End-to-end crane certification training support
Onsite or offsite mobile crane operator training options
Proctoring and testing coordination via OPT, TCT, or EOT
Bulk registration support and scheduling for multiple team members
Proactive guidance for recertification timelines and added designations

We help California employers reduce liability, maintain OSHA compliance, and ensure jobsite readiness with fully certified personnel.

Crane Certification Requirements

To earn an NCCCO crane certification in California, employees must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy
Pass the Written Core Exam and at least one Specialty Exam
Complete the Practical Exam within 12 months of the written exam
Follow the CCO Code of Ethics

All requirements align with CCO training and testing guidelines provided in the California Candidate Handbook.

Written & Practical Exams: What Employers Should Know

Employees must pass:

A Written Core Exam (90 multiple-choice questions)
At least one Specialty Exam (26 questions each)
A corresponding Practical Exam (LAT, TLL, or TSS crane types)

Testing is available via Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Test Center Testing (TCT), or Event Online Testing (EOT). We coordinate logistics so you don’t have to.

Once passed, the CCO license is valid for five years.

Onsite & Offsite Crane Safety Training Programs

In addition to crane certification, we offer targeted crane safety training courses to boost skills and compliance:

Mobile Crane Operator Training

Covers crane setup, load charts, signal communication, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427 standards.

NCCCO Mobile Crane Certification Prep

Designed for employees pursuing NCCCO crane certification with in-depth prep for both exams.

Overhead & Gantry Crane Operator Training

Meets 29 CFR 1910.179 and ASME B30.2 standards for safe crane operation training.

Simplified Recertification & Designation Additions

Crane operator certification is valid for five years. Our team helps manage renewals with reminders, updated training materials, and the ability to add new specialties during the recertification window.

If additional crane certification designations are added within the final 24 months, retesting may be deferred to the next cycle.

Certification Cards & Added Credentials

Certified California crane operators receive a free, laminated photo ID card after certification, recertification, or adding new designations. Replacement cards are available for $25.

Operators certified on Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab (TSS) also automatically receive the Service Truck Crane (STC) designation.

Let’s Get Started

Ready to simplify crane certification training and raise safety standards for your crew? Contact National Safety Partners today to request a quote, customize a crane operator course, or schedule your first crane operation training session. We’re here to support California employers with everything from onboarding to long-term compliance.