How to Obtain Crane Operator Training in Alabama
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics, jobs available for construction equipment operators are expected to increase 12 percent between 2008 and 2018. As of June 2010, the state of Alabama does not require any special licensing or certification in order to become a crane operator. All you need is the appropriate training.
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Contact a heavy equipment training school or vocational school in your area. For example, if you are in the Birmingham area or don't mind traveling to the Birmingham area, you can contact Altec Industries, Industrial Training International and Health Safe Inc. You can also contact the National Association Of Heavy Equipment Training Schools to find a training school in your area.
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Speak with the school representative to verify that the school is up to par with the latest OSHA training regulations.
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Ask the representative whether you will be provided with hands-on training while you are taking the crane operator course. If hands-on training is not provided, seek a school that provides it.
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Inquire about whether the school provides financial assistance available to help with the cost of tuition.
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Ask whether job placement services are available to you when you have completed your crane operator training.
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Enroll in the crane operator training/heavy equipment training school that meets all of your requirements that are outlined in Steps 2 through 5.
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Tips & Warnings
Although no licensing/certification is required, you can still apply for National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators certification once your training is complete. By adding an NCCCO certification to your name, it can put you ahead of job applicants who don't hold a certification. For more information about becoming NCCCO certified, you can visit the NCCCO website.
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