Crane Institute Certification (CIC), recently announced that the mobile crane operator designation, Friction Crane, will be available in 2014. A friction crane is a lattice boom crane that uses clutches and foot brakes for load control instead of a hydraulic system as with modern lattice boom cranes. Friction cranes are no longer manufactured; however, many are still in use on job sites. Since these cranes are still in service and their operation is completely different than their modern counterpart, it is important for accrediting agencies to test operator skills on the crane types they are expected to operate. Read Press Release here.
CIC Currently offers accredited certifications for:
Telescoping Boom Cranes, under 21 tons
Telescoping Boom Cranes, 21-75 tons
Telescoping Boom Cranes, over 75 tons
Lattice Boom Cranes, 1-300 tons
Lattice Boom Cranes, over 300 tons
Articulating Boom Cranes
Digger Derricks
Service/Mechanic Trucks
Qualified Riggers & Signalpersons
Advanced Riggers
For more information about CIC Accredited Certifications, visit: www.CICert.com.
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