Mobile Crane Training
Why Choose ATS Crane School For Your Crane Operator Training?
ATS has one of the widest varieties and largest fleets of cranes of any training provider in the U.S.
ATS owns over 30 cranes in the following categories:
| Fixed Cab Cranes (TSS) |
| Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LAT) |
| Articulated Boom Cranes (ABC & ABW) |
| Tower Cranes (TWR) |
| Swing Cab Cranes (TLL) |
| Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LAT) |
| Articulated Boom Loader (ABL) |
| Digger Derricks (DDO) |
ATS is also an NCCCO Accredited Training Provider (ATP) and an NCCCO Platinum Level Training Provider. These NCCCO Training Provider credentials put ATS at a level higher than nearly all other training providers in the country.
Our crane operator programs are designed for beginner level crane operators to ensure you have everything you need to begin a career as a crane operator in addition to the NCCCO certifications.
These programs also include subjects such as:
| Crane Set-Up & Leveling |
| Load Dynamics |
| Load Charts |
| Lattice Boom Assembly/Disassembly |
| Jib Erection |
| Wire Rope |
| Lift Planning |
| Rigging & Signalperson |
| Pick & Carry |
| Hoisting Personnel |
The NCCCO crane operator certification is the most widely recognized crane operator certification in the crane and lifting industry.
Please see the ATS crane programs offered below:
Mobile Crane Operations Level I
Objective
To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to pass the NCCCO written and practical exams and to obtain employment in the crane industry as an entry level swing cab or fixed cab mobile crane operator.
Weeks to complete
Full time, 3 weeks, MTWHF
Subjects
| CLASSROOM | FIELD INSTRUCTION | FIELD PRACTICE |
| Orientation to The Trade | Fixed Cab Mobile Cranes | Fixed Cab Mobile Cranes |
| Basic Principles | Swing Cab Mobile Cranes | Swing Cab Mobile Cranes |
| Operating a Crane/Comp Aids | Reeving Load Block | Reeving Load Block |
| Crane Safety & Emergency Procedures | Crane Setup & Leveling | Crane Setup & Leveling |
| Wire Rope | Jib Erection | Jib Erection |
| Load Dynamics | ||
| Crane Communications | ||
| Rigging Practices | ||
| Load Charts |
Mobile Crane Operations Level II
Objective
To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to pass the NCCCO written and practical exams and to obtain employment in the crane industry as an entry level lattice boom or articulated boom crane operator. Must complete Mobile Crane Operations Level I in order to take Mobile Crane Operations Level II.
Weeks to complete
Full time, 3 weeks, MTWHF (must complete Level I in order to take Level II)
Subjects
| CLASSROOM | FIELD INSTRUCTION | FIELD PRACTICE |
| Maintenance & Inspections | Lattice Boom Cranes | Lattice Boom Cranes |
| Advanced Operations | Articulated Boom Cranes | Articulated Boom Cranes |
| Hoisting Personnel | Articulated Boom Loader | Articulated Boom Loader |
| Lift Planning | Reeving Load Block | Reeving Load Block |
| Lattice Boom Assembly | Crane Setup & Leveling | Crane Setup & Leveling |
| Lattice Boom Disassembly | Jib Erection | Jib Erection |
| Load Charts | Pick & Carry | Pick & Carry |
Tower Crane and Digger Derrick Operations
Objective
To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to pass the NCCCO written and practical exams and to obtain employment in the crane industry as an entry level digger derrick or tower crane operator.
Weeks to complete
Full time, 3 weeks, MTWHF
Subjects
| CLASSROOM | FIELD INSTRUCTION | FIELD PRACTICE |
| Terms & Definitions | Tower Crane | Tower Crane |
| Equipment Components | Digger Derrick | Digger Derrick |
| Pre-Operational Inspections | ||
| Site Preparations | ||
| Machine Set Up | ||
| Lifting Loads/Load Charts | ||
| Inspections & Set Up | ||
| Unstowing/Stow Auger | ||
| Digging Operations | ||
| Pole Setting | ||
| Underground Hazards | ||
| Remote Power Tools | ||
| Pole Puller | ||
| Personnel Platforms | ||
| Overhead Utility Hazards |
Specialized Training Programs
ATS's business to business partner is: ATS-Specialized, LLC. ATS Specialized can customize a curriculum for any organization and deliver at your site or ours. These specialized programs can be developed for any of the following:
- Mobile Cranes - Fixed Cab, Swing Cab, Lattice Boom, and Articulated Boom
- Rigging / Signalperson Qualification
- Rigging / Signalperson Certification
- Overhead Cranes
- Tower Cranes
- Digger Derricks
- Heavy Equipment - Bulldozers, Excavators, Graders, Backhoes, Loaders, Scrapers, and Tele-handlers
- Trucking, CDL-Preparation and Testing
- OSHA Compliance and Construction Site Safety
- Site Layout, Grade Reading, Laser, and Total Stations
Trainees in these programs are prepared for and tested on the written and practical exams for certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). ATS is approved by the NCCCO as a test site for both the NCCCO written and NCCCO practical exams.
Host Your Own Training / Testing Site
ATS Specialized can set up your training site to host an NCCCO crane training and testing event. ATS has a staff of fifteen instructors who travel to remote locations for crane training, testing, and certification. These specialized crane training programs can be customized to meet the employer’s time and cost requirements.
For more details, please call our specialized training sales department at: (800) 678-8149.