Studying for the CCO certification exam can be a bit of a grind. Regardless of your familiarity of the equipment and its usage, there are a few key components to keep in mind when planning for the CCO certification exam, including preparation for the exam itself and plenty of rest.
As part of your preparation for the CCO exam, it’s best to review all the components of the CCO written exam and practical aspects of the exam beforehand. This can be done by reviewing the candidate handbook and taking the necessary CCO practice exams, many of which can be found on our website such as this CCO mobile crane practice exam. Practice tests for each specialty are available for purchase on our website.
Other useful ideas are reviewing reference material, talking with crane instructors prior to the exam for tips, and reviewing study guides.
CCO Certified Courses
In order to take an CCO certified course, every candidate must meet or adhere to certain criteria to be eligible:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Comply with both the CCO substance abuse policy as well as the code of ethics
- Pass both the CCO written exam and the practical exam
Once eligibility to take the exam has been determined, candidates should begin looking into scheduling either the paper/pencil testing or the computer-based test followed by taking the practical exam.
CCO Reference Material and Practice Exams
A key piece of the actual exam preparation is reviewing any related reference material and taking CCO practice exams. Reference materials and CCO practice exams are available for candidates to review and should be used as part of the overall preparation and study.
For a full list of reference material and training tests, see the CCO handbooks. It’s important to become very familiar with the CCO assessment study guides as part of your overall preparation.
Ask an CCO Crane Instructor for Tips
As successful as reference material and practice exams are in preparing you for CCO certification and exams, sometimes good old-fashioned communication and questioning is just a great way to get a true idea of what lies ahead.
Talking to CCO crane instructors, as well as getting hands-on experience, are always very good ways to gain the necessary experience, skills, and preparation that you need.
Speaking with actual instructors for tips and suggestions, in addition to reviewing FAQ’s, provides a solid base of learning the basics.
Read All Modules and Study Materials for CCO Written Exam
When reviewing the reference material, it’s important to read the modules and CCO study guides very thoroughly. The CCO exams are in place to ensure every candidate is fully aware of the equipment, safety guides, and usage. The study material and practice tests will help you in this preparation.
Rest Before the CCO Exam
This is still an exam, so just as in school, it’s always important to be well-rested. A good night’s rest is definitely a smart move when preparing for any type of exam, but especially important for CCO certification exams. This is your livelyhood and career, so be prepared.
As with any type of testing, overall preparation, pre-testing, and rest are some of the most critical elements to prepare yourself. Total Equipment Training provides the top study guides, reference materials, and practice tests to ensure you are well prepared for your CCO exam.
