Crane Institute of America Certification (CIC)

Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above

Credential: Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above
Credentialing Agency: Crane Institute of America Certification (CIC)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Lattice Boom Crane, 300 Tons and Above certification is an entry-level credential resulting from the experience and input of experts from a broad range of crane-related companies, industry groups, and assessment experts. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, be physically able to operate a crane, pass the General Knowledge Exam plus one Supplemental Exam per desired crane type, pass a Practical Exam appropriate for the crane selected, honor the Crane Institute Certification Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Crane Institute Certification Substance Abuse Policy.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Crane Institute of America Certification (CIC)

4011 W 1st Street
Sanford, FL  32771

Phone: 844-546-3362

Fax: 407-878-1342
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Other REQUIREMENTS

The Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Candidate must be physically able to operate a crane, per ASME guidelines.
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  • Site Evaluation and Crane Setup (25%)
    • Roles and responsibilities of all persons involved with the lift
    • Factors that impact the lift such as tail swing, load path, and clearances
    • Impact of various weather conditions
    • How to deal with unstable ground and setup on soft surfaces
    • Hazards such as overhead obstructions, power lines, and underground utilities
    • ASME standards and OSHA regulations
    • Requirements of crane setup such as radius, clearances, crane dimensions, and load dimensions
    • Crane setup procedures such as use of outriggers, lifting on rubber, and leveling the crane
    • Site requirements for blocking
  • Technical Information (25%)
    • Crane inspection procedures
    • Crane components
    • Basic load rigging procedures
    • Knowledge of sling and hardware capacity
    • Impact of deformities in slings and hardware
  • Load Charts (25%)
    • Using and interpreting capacity charts
    • Arithmetic skills without the use of calculators
    • Determining lifting capacity
    • Conditions that reduce capacities
  • Crane Operation (25%)

Candidates are required to take and pass a Supplemental Written Exam consisting of 30 questions pertaining to the Lattice Boom Crane, 300 Tons and Above crane type.

  • Site Evaluation and Crane Setup (5%)
  • Technical Information (15%)
  • Load Charts (40%)
  • Crane Operation (40%)

Practical Exam

The Practical Exam measures the basic skills needed to safely operate a crane in a controlled manner and is conducted using a crane capable of achieving the specified boom length.

  • Ability to Control Load (50%)
  • Accuracy and Depth Perception (30%)
  • Hand Signals (16%)
  • Crane Safety (4%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above credential has the following recertification information:

Additional considerations for the Lattice Boom Crane (Crawler and Carrier), 300 Tons and Above include:

  • Some states and cities have specific crane licensing requirements. Candidates must check the licensing regulations specific to the location. Additional information can be obtained from the CIC State & Municipal Licensing page.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

The Skill Level reflects the level, based on MOS training and/or experience, the Soldier should be the most prepared to successfully earn the credential. See the Table Legend for details about each level.

Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

Credential voucher or reimbursement for credential exam, re-certification, or maintenance fee has been approved for payment through the Navy's Credential Program Office. To get a voucher request form, click 'Complete Voucher and Apply' at the top of any page.

CG Bucks

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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