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NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Core Written Exam

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NCCCO NCCCO Crane Operator Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Site and SetupYou are here

Master ground conditions, power-line hazards, site planning, and exclusion-zone decisions.

10
hours
2

Phase 2: Operations Workflow

Study inspection, setup, communication, lift sequence, movement control, and shutdown logic.

14
hours
3

Phase 3: Technical Knowledge

Review crane components, rigging, stability, safety devices, and OSHA/ASME-aligned concepts.

12
hours
4

Phase 4: Load Charts and Timed Drills

Drill deductions, chart notes, configuration choices, and full mixed timed sets.

14
hours
Estimated total study time
50 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam?

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Age
18+
Education
No published degree requirement in the current public handbook
Additional Requirements
  • Comply with NCCCO's Substance Abuse Policy
  • Comply with NCCCO's Code of Ethics
  • Complete the corresponding written and practical exams within 12 months after passing the first exam

NCCCO Mobile Crane Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-8 weeks for the core written exam for most prepared candidates

From start to license in hand

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeSee NCCCO's current fees page for written-exam pricing by package
Total Estimated CostVaries by designation combination because certification requires written and practical components
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NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam Details

NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Core Written Exam

Administered by NCCCO

Official Source
Pass/fail; NCCCO's current public mobile crane handbook does not publish a numeric written cut score
Passing Score
95
Questions
90
Minutes
NCCCO directs candidates to its fees page; total cost varies by written specialty and practical combination
Exam Fee
Study time: 30-60 hours for the core written exam, plus specialty and practical preparation
Prerequisites: Be at least 18, comply with NCCCO's Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics, and complete the required written and practical exams within NCCCO's certification time frame
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCCCO content outline

Site22%

Evaluate ground conditions, overhead and underground hazards, site access, swing radius, exclusion zones, and lift-path constraints.

Operations28%

Apply safe setup, configuration, signaling, communication, operational sequencing, movement control, and shutdown practices.

Technical Knowledge23%

Understand crane systems, rigging fundamentals, stability principles, inspection points, and OSHA/ASME-aligned operating concepts.

Load Charts27%

Interpret chart notes, radius, boom length, boom angle, deductions, parts of line, and least-favorable configuration limits.

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