Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD)
Credential: Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD)
Credentialing Agency: National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD) certification is designed for lift directors who have been trained and/or have extensive knowledge gained from experience in the crane industry. MLD candidates must be at least 18 years of age, meet medical requirements, comply with NCCCO's Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics, and pass six written exams.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD)
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
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
2750 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 505
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 560-2391
Fax: (703) 560-2392
Email: info@nccco.org
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- Candidates must comply with NCCCO's Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics.
- Candidates must be in good physical health, as verified by a medical professional, sufficient enough to handle the physical demands that directing lifts requires.
Candidates seeking MLD certification are required to pass the following written exams:
- Lift Director Core
- Lift Director Mobile Crane Specialty
- Mobile Crane Operator Core
- Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Telescopic Boom Cranes-Swing Cab (TLL) OR Telescopic Boom Cranes-Fixed Cab (TSS)
- Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC) OR Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)
- Rigger Level II
Note: CCO-certified Mobile Crane Operators are not required to retake the Mobile Crane Operator Core and corresponding specialty written exams. CCO-certified Level II Riggers are not required to take the Rigger Level II written exam.
Written Exam Lift Director Core
- Site (20%)
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Qualifications (17.5%)
- Lifting Operations (20%)
- Lift Plans (5%)
- Rigging (25%)
- Signals (12.5%)
Written Exam Lift Director Mobile Crane Specialty
- Load Chart Interpretations and Calculations
- Single-Crane Lift Plan
- Multi-Crane Lift Plan
Written Exam Mobile Crane Operator Core
- Site (20%)
- Operations (26%)
- Technical Knowledge (28%)
- Load Charts (26%)
Written Exam Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Telescopic Boom Cranes-Swing Cab (TLL)
- Setup (23%)
- Operations (23%)
- Technical Knowledge (19%)
- Manufacturers' Load Charts (35%)
Written Exam Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Telescopic Boom Cranes-Fixed Cab (TSS)
- Setup (23%)
- Operations (23%)
- Technical Knowledge (19%)
- Manufacturers' Load Charts (35%)
Written Exam Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC)
- Setup (23%)
- Operations (23%)
- Technical Knowledge (19%)
- Manufacturers' Load Charts (35%)
Written Exam Mobile Crane Operator Specialty Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)
- Setup (23%)
- Operations (23%)
- Technical Knowledge (19%)
- Manufacturers' Load Charts (35%)
Written Exam Rigger Level II
- Scope of the Rigging Activity (15%)
- Planning the Rigging Activity (15%)
- Selection of Rigging Components (34%)
- Technical Knowledge (13%)
- Inspection (10%)
- Execution of Rigging Activity (13%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD) examination:
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Best Sources
- Candidate Handbook - Lift Director
- Lift Director - Written Exam Core Exam Outline
- Lift Director - Written Exam Load Charts
- Lift Director - Written Exam Sample Lift Plans and Questions
- Lift Director - Written Exam Specialty Exams Outline
- Lift Director - Written Exam Study Materials
- Mobile Crane Operator - Written Exam Core Exam Outline
- Mobile Crane Operator - Written Exam Specialty Exams Outline
- NCCCO Reference Materials
- NCCCO State Licensing
- NCCCO Test Sites
- Rigger II Written Exam Outline
- General References
- Related Training
RECERTIFICATION
Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD)
Renewal Period: 5 years
Additional considerations for the Lift Director-Mobile Cranes (MLD) include:
- Candidates who are currently CCO-certified as Mobile Crane Operators are not required to retake the Mobile Crane Operator Core and corresponding specialty written exams. CCO-certified Level II Riggers in are not required to take the Rigger Level II written exam.