Do you come to our jobsite, or do we travel to a training facility?

We come to you. Our certified instructors travel directly to your jobsite anywhere in the United States.

What states do you provide crane and rigging training in?

We provide on-site crane operator certification and rigging training in all 48 contiguous states including North Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, and more.

What is NCCCO certification and why does my crew need it?

NCCCO is the nationally recognized standard for crane operator certification. OSHA and most major contractors require NCCCO-certified operators on the jobsite.

How long does crane operator certification training take?

Our mobile crane operator certification is a 5-day course. Rigging Fundamentals takes 3 days, Advanced Rigging 4 days, and Signal Person certification 2 days.

Do you offer Train the Trainer programs for crane and rigging?

Yes. We offer NCCCO Train the Trainer programs for Crane Operators, Riggers Levels I and II, and Signal Persons so your company can certify your workforce internally.

Are your programs OSHA compliant?

Yes. All training programs are fully OSHA compliant and align with ASME B30 standards. We are an NCCCO Accredited Test Site with DOL-approved programs.

Do you provide 3D lift planning services?

Yes. We offer rapid response 3D lift planning with CAD models, load charts, and detailed engineering analysis. Plans available in 1-2 hours up to 48-hour turnaround.

What are crane and rigging inspections?

We provide rapid response annual crane inspections and rigging inspections to ensure your equipment meets OSHA and ASME B30 compliance standards.

NCCCO Crane Operator Certification in Chicago

Chicago's industrial base demands highly-skilled, certified crane operators. Holder Crane & Rigging provides NCCCO certification training across Illinois and the Midwest.

Chicago Market Opportunity

Avg operator salary: $70,000-$90,000
Industrial demand: Very high
Union work: Abundant
Job growth: 6% annually

Midwest Service Area

Illinois (statewide)
Indiana (Chicago metro)
Wisconsin (Southeast)
Michigan (Southwest)

Certification Programs

Mobile Crane Operator
Lattice Boom Operator
Signal Person Certification
Rigger Levels I & II
Lift Director Program

Industrial Training Advantage

Chicago has unique industrial rigging requirements. Our trainers specialize in:

Heavy equipment installation
Plant rigging operations
Bridge construction
Wind energy projects

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