CCO preparation written test training - Mobile Crane, and Pile Driver
Mobile Crane Operator
Mobile Crane Core
- Site: Ground stability, supporting materials, electric lines hazards, travel without load.
- Operations: Inspection, level, weigh, center of gravity, radius, parts of line, types of signals, requirements of especial liftings operations, liftings beneath the surface, tag lines, emergency reactions, operator aids, alternative operating procedures, safety devices, dynamic loading, side loading, attachments.
- Technical knowledge: Federal regulations, terminology, functions and limitations, rigging devices, wire rope electrical hazards, fall protection
- Load charts: terminology, basic math skills, appropriate use of the load charts.
Specialty:
- Set up: Supporting materials, boom assembly, outriggers, crawlers.
- Operations: operations on rubber and outriggers, pick and carry, unattended cranes, variables indicators, safety devices, two blocking procedures.
- Technical knowledge: Federal regulations, terminology, functions and limitations, wire rope replacement criteria.
- Load charts: notes, range diagram, boom/jib chart, rated capacity, gross capacity, net capacity.
Prep Course – Pile Driver Operator (Written Exam Only)
Hour: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ET)
This virtual prep course is designed to help experienced operators be prepared for the written examination.
The program focuses on exam content review, load chart interpretation, and test-taking strategies, with no hands-on or practical components.
Pile driver test
Pile Driver Components & Terminology
Leads, hammer types, attachments
Crane and pile driver configurations
Operational Knowledge (Exam Focused)
Setup considerations
Stability principles
Ground conditions and limitations
Load Charts & Capacity Calculations
Reading pile driver load charts
Hammer, leads, and attachment deductions
Radius, boom length, and configuration effects
Sample load chart problems
Safety & Regulations
OSHA Subpart CC concepts relevant to the exam
Power line clearances
Critical lift awareness
Mock Written Exam
Load chart questions included
Timed exam simulation
Answer review and explanation
