How our crane operator training locations work
When people search for crane operator training locations, they usually expect a list of campuses. Our model is different. The Crane School has one training center, in Seffner, Florida, and reaches the rest of the country by sending instructors and examiners to you.
That gives you two ways to train:
- Travel to Seffner for an open-enrollment class with our cranes, classroom and exam schedule.
- Host training at your site so a scheduled program, including the required NCCCO exams, takes place where your crew already works.
Pick your state below to see how training typically works there, including notes on any state or city licensing you should check before work starts. Whichever state you choose, the federal OSHA crane rules apply, and the certifications your operators earn are national NCCCO credentials.
Our Seffner, Florida training center
Our headquarters at 10929 E. US-92 in Seffner sits east of Tampa, with Tampa International Airport as the nearest major airport. Open classes run here year-round, CCO written exams are offered every month, and students practice on telescopic and lattice boom cranes in our yard.
Many students fly or drive in from other states. If you are coming from out of town, check the upcoming class dates and ask about discounted lodging near the school.
On-site training and practical exams nationwide
For employers, the most practical option is often on-site training. Our instructors can deliver prep courses for mobile cranes, articulating cranes, telehandlers, riggers and signalpersons at your facility, and because our staff includes NCCCO accredited practical examiners, CCO practical exams can be scheduled almost anywhere in the country.
Training on your own equipment and ground conditions means less travel for your crew and less downtime for the job. Every program still covers the federal OSHA requirements that apply in all states. Where a state or city has its own crane operator licensing, we flag it so you can confirm current rules with the local agency.
Request training at your site
To plan an on-site session, send us:
- Your company name and job-site location
- The number of employees and their experience levels
- The certifications you need, such as TSS, TLL, LAT, rigger or signalperson
- The cranes and test-course space available at your site
- Your preferred dates
Use the employer training request page or contact the office directly. Our blog post on on-site crane training explains what to expect when we come to you.
