We receive many phone calls at Total Equipment Training from individuals looking to get their NCCCO
Certification. While our business has primarily served corporations in NCCCO certifying their operators
onsite, we have seen the need to help individuals or smaller companies with just one operator find an
affordable way to prepare for, and successfully pass, the NCCCO written exam.
NCCCO has made a lot of changes and has more options than ever in both the content of their tests and
the way you can take the tests. They have simplified choosing which mobile crane tests to take by
categorizing the tests into four categories Swing Cab (TLL), Fixed Cab (TSS) Lattice Boom Crane (LBC)and
Service Truck Crane (STC). The load charts now used are NCCCO generic and are not manufacturer
specific. They take in account all types.
Total Equipment Training has been successfully providing our NCCCO mobile crane test prep manual and
practice tests for a few years with great success. We have recently updated our practice tests and
manuals to consider the new generic load charts. We also continue to keep our other load chart
practice tests available for additional practice and prep. They have been shown to compliment and
provide further knowledge and understanding of load charts and have proven successful in taking the
NCCCO specialty tests.
Studying and preparing for the exam is the first hurdle to certification. The second is, how am I going to
take the exam. NCCCO has a few options available now. You can take Computer Based Testing (CBT),
Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Event Based Testing (EBT), Pencil, Paper Testing (PPT). Unless you know
of a group or can find an event, your options really are CBT or OPT testing. Computer based testing has
been around for quite a while so we want to go over the newly released NCCCO Online Proctored
Testing which shows great promise for the individual.
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The biggest benefit of Online Proctored NCCCO Testing is it allows the candidate to use their own
computer and to schedule the test 24/7/365 days a year from almost anywhere. It is highly suggested
you watch the video outlining how the online testing works so you are familiar with the navigation tools
used for testing.
What Do I Need to Take the NCCCO Test?
- A private, well-lit room with a door and without any materials on the desk or table
- A computer equipped with:
✓ a microphone
✓ a webcam
✓ minimum technical requirements - Guardian browser – https://www.nccco.org/nccco/get-cco-certified/how-to-test-written-exams/online-proctored-testing/how-to-prepare-for-opt
- Download go.proctoru.com/testitout to make sure your equipment will support the testing
How Do I Apply for The NCCCO Test?
- You must first register at myccocert.org and get an account
- Submit an application and pay for the exam(s)
- Once your NCCCO application has been processed, you will receive an email authorizing scheduling
- Schedule exam on the My CCO Portal by clicking Schedule or Manage My EOT/OPT Exam
- Once scheduled you will receive a NCCCO appointment confirmation
How To Prepare For Exam Day?
- Have the testing space and computer ready
- Check internet connection
- Have government issued driver’s license, passport, military id, government issued alien id card
- Clear work space of all materials. No scratch paper, calculators, pencils/pens
- Have cell phone or mirror close by for room screening process
- Remove any non-religious head covering
What Are The Steps Of The Mobile Crane Certification Exam?
- Log into your my cco account a few minutes prior to your scheduled test time and click launch exam.
- The Guardian Browser should launch if you have downloaded it, if not, you will be prompted to download it. You will need to accept the terms and services, and to share your screen with the proctor. It will also go through a system check.
- You will be prompted to download LogMeIn Rescue which will bring up a chat box with the proctor.
- The Proctor will greet you and he/she will also have you confirm your identity by checking your id and having you take a picture of yourself.
- The proctor will take control of your computer to make sure you do not have any other programs running.
- He/she will ask you to take the web cam and pan the camera around the four corners of the room and the desk surface where you will be taking the test.
- Once the security checks are completed, you will be released to take the test.
- During the exam the proctor will be monitoring your testing environment. If you have any issues you can use the chat box to contact the proctor.
- Once you have finished the NCCCO exam, you will receive a pass/fail status. Results will be emailed to you and/or will be available to you on the myccoaccount portal.
Total Equipment Training remains committed to the safety of all heavy equipment operators. As OSHA
and ASME Standards change we will continue to update our training programs.
Our online NCCCO training materials are perfect for self-study for individuals and may be a cost effective
alternative to smaller companies with just one or two operators needing NCCCO Certification or NCCCO
Recertification. The best training, as always, is to have onsite training with one of our professionals
there to teach and answer any questions that may arise. Give us a call at 610-321-2679 to discuss your
training options today.
