Rigging and Signaling for Crane Operations Certification | Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematics

Abilities

Control PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationFar VisionDepth PerceptionRate ControlReaction TimeProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessSelective AttentionManual Dexterity

Tasks

Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, o
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Inspect crane site conditions to determine ground stability.

Technology

Industrial control softwareInventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAll-terrain cranesAnemometersAngle grindersAnti-two block devicesBall peen hammersBarrel clampsBench visesBoom angle indicatorsBoom length indicatorsBridge cranesCab cranesChain fallsClamshell bucketsClaw hammers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognitionAchievement

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium53-7021.00	Crane and Tower Operators	title_inference	$66,370 median$102,400 top	+2.84%	130

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Load capacity calculations — determine load weights against rated lifting capacities independently using load charts on routine construction assignments.
Multi-control crane operation — coordinate levers, foot pedals, and dials simultaneously to move moderate loads with reduced supervisor oversight on commercial job sites.
Crane mechanism adjustment — identify and correct minor mechanical irregularities in crane components before and during standard lifting operations.
Cable replacement procedures — remove worn cables and install replacement cables on grappling devices following manufacturer specifications without direct supervision.
Helper crew direction — give clear instructions to ground helpers positioning outriggers and blocking to stabilize cranes during routine lifts.
Preventive maintenance routines — clean, lubricate, and service cables, pulleys, and grappling devices on a scheduled basis across a range of crane types.
Truck loading and storage bin transfers — load and unload bundled materials from trucks and reposition containers to storage areas using moving equipment on warehouse or staging sites.
Delivery schedule coordination — review daily work plans and sequence lifts and deliveries to meet project timelines with minimal scheduling conflicts.
Operational monitoring — observe gauges, indicators, and load behavior throughout a shift to detect emerging issues before they escalate.
Spreadsheet and office software — maintain lift logs, maintenance records, and schedule data using standard office suite applications on a job site computer.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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