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Home<\/a><\/span>\u203a<\/span>Certifications<\/a><\/span>\u203a<\/span>Lift Director<\/span><\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Lift Director” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”top-description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”page-content-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f7f2″ positioning=”none” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e8e4dc” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| align-items: center;||}||||selector .et_pb_button_module_wrapper {|| display: inline-block;|| margin-right: 14px;|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;||}||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”@media (max-width: 980px) {|| selector {|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;|| }||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_2_line_height=”1.15em” header_3_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.25em” custom_margin=”||32px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector h2 {|| margin-bottom: 20px;||}||selector h3 {|| margin-bottom: 16px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/h2>\n

The CCO Lift Director certification is a nationally recognized and internationally accredited program for professionals who direct and oversee lifts. Specialty certifications are available for each: A\/D Director Mobile (ADM) and A\/D Director Tower (ADT).<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Is a Lift Director?<\/h3>\n

Within the confines of the responsibilities outlined in ASME B30 and in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, a Lift Director oversees the work being performed by a crane and associated rigging crew and has demonstrated competence in areas that include pre-lift planning, preparation, and coordination for crane operations; coordinating communications among relevant personnel; attending to aspects of safety associated with the crane(s), equipment, load, and environmental conditions, and addressing hazards where they exist; ensuring that personnel involved in crane operations understand their responsibilities, assigned duties, and the associated hazards; informing crane operators of the weight of loads to be lifted, as well as the lifting, moving, and placing locations for these loads; and ensuring proper rigging and balancing of loads.<\/p>\n

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ASME B30.3 \u00b7 ASME B30.5 \u00b7 ASME B30.9 \u00b7 ASME B30.10 \u00b7 ASME B30.20 \u00b7 ASME B30.26 \u00b7 ASME B30.29<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The Path to Certification<\/h2>\n

Follow these four steps to earn your CCO Lift Director certification.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span> Confirm Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Be at least 18 years old and comply with CCO\u2019s Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n

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02<\/span> Apply Online<\/h3>\n

Submit your application and pay the exam fees through the myCCO portal.<\/p>\n

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03<\/span> Take the Written Exam<\/h3>\n

Take and pass the written exam. Choose from online proctored, event-based, or test-center testing.<\/p>\n

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04<\/span> Take the Practical Exam<\/h3>\n

Schedule with a CCO Practical Proctor to complete and pass the hands-on exam at an approved site.<\/p>\n

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Lift Director Specialties<\/h2>\n

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LDM<\/span><\/p>\n

Lift Director Mobile Crane<\/h3>\n

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LDT<\/span><\/p>\n

Lift Director Tower Crane<\/h3>\n

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Certification Exam Options<\/h2>\n

Use this table to determine which exams you need for the certification you’re seeking.<\/p>\n

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If You Are Seeking Certification For:<\/th>\nTake The Corresponding Written Exams:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Lift Director\u2014Mobile Cranes<\/td>\n\n
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  • Lift Director Core<\/li>\n
  • Lift Director Mobile Crane Specialty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lift Director\u2014Tower Cranes<\/td>\n\n
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  • Lift Director Core<\/li>\n
  • Lift Director Tower Crane Specialty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lift Director\u2014Mobile Cranes AND
Lift Director\u2014Tower Cranes<\/td>\n		\n