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- Week 1Free
Core Written Foundations
Crane terminology, site assessment, setup, and OSHA 1926 Subpart CC basics.
- •Learn crane nomenclature and the terms every question assumes
- •Site assessment, ground conditions, and setup with AI explanations
- •Flashcards: OSHA 1926 Subpart CC requirements
- Week 2 Plan
Load Charts & Capacity
Reading load charts by boom length, angle, and radius — the single largest source of failures.
- •Find rated capacity at a given radius and boom length, interpolating between rows
- •Subtract deductions — hook block, rigging, headache ball, auxiliary equipment
- •Know where stability (tipping) limits give way to structural limits
- Week 3 Plan
Rigging & Signals
Slings, hitches, and sling angles, plus standard hand signals and OSHA rigging rules.
- •Sling types, hitch configurations, and sling-angle capacity loss
- •Standard hand signals and voice-signal procedures
- •Rigging hardware inspection and rejection criteria
- Week 4 Plan
Core & Specialty Practice
Use separate practice sets for the Core and your chosen mobile-crane specialty, then review every miss.
- •Practice Core topics separately from your selected specialty topics
- •Review every missed load-chart question with the AI tutor
- •Check the current CCO candidate handbook before scheduling either written exam
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