California · Trade license guide

Heavy Equipment

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Applicable credentials

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California

CCO Mobile Crane Operator

Official sources

Expires: Yes
Renewal: 5 years
Continuing education: Confirm with issuer

Exam and eligibility details

California Title 8 §5006.1 (general industry) and §5006.2 (construction) require operators to hold a certificate of competency from an Accredited Certifying Entity for the crane type; certificates valid a maximum of five years with full requalification at recertification. NCCCO is an accredited certifying entity.

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Learning path · 21 stepsCCO Crane Operator PrepOperate under OSHA 1926.1427 with the CCO card earned and the load chart masteredFollow path →

Crane Types and Configurations→Reading Load Charts→Crane Setup and Ground Conditions→NCCCO Certification: The Federal Gate→OSHA's Crane Operator Rule: Certified, Evaluated, Documented→The NYC Hoisting Machine Operator License→State Crane Licensing on Top of NCCCO→