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Your NCCCO Practical Exam Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This information has been adapted from NCCCO Practical Exam resources. Where necessary, we default to their language about the exam. For all things NCCCO, visit them <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

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An example of the course that NCCCO Practical Exams are given on. No matter the crane, the tasks and course setup follow this image. Variables include amount of stick, distance to barrels, and other factors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NCCCO<\/a> Practical Exam is a necessary step in obtaining operator certification. Today, we get into the details of what you can expect when taking your NCCCO Practical Exam. Becoming familiar with the process around your practical exam will help you on testing day.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ll detail the practical exam tasks, time limits, and actions that will cause deductions on your score sheet. First, we want to run through some of the questions about NCCCO practical exams that we often hear in our training sessions and introduce you to the practical course set up.<\/p>\n

Do I have to take the written NCCCO exam first?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At Train For The Crane, we put our trainees through their computer-based written exam<\/a> prior to the practical exam, but that\u2019s not the required order. If you\u2019re up for it, you can take your practical exam prior to your written. No matter what order you take the exams in, you\u2019ll be required to take the remaining portion within one year of passing the first exam.<\/p>\n

What happens if I go over on time during my NCCCO practical exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, this is somewhat of a gray area with no direct answers. You can go over on your time on tasks and still get a passing score on your exam. However, we can\u2019t say how many seconds you can be over on a particular task. We suggest getting familiar with the NCCCO practical exam course prior to taking your exam so that time isn\u2019t an issue. Prior to your practical exam you should have some time in the seat navigating a practice course\u2014this is an important aspect of passing the exam for most operators.<\/p>\n

How many poles, balls, or barrels can I knock over?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is similar to the questions about time. We can\u2019t say for sure that knocking down balls guarantees a pass or fail. Obviously, the goal is to keep as many balls on the poles as possible, keep the poles standing, and leave the barrels within their designated areas on the course. Taking the time to run through a practice course prior to your practical exam will help ensure you\u2019re prepared on exam day.<\/p>\n

Next, we\u2019ll cover the tasks you must complete during your practical. If you have questions about NCCCO Practical Exams that we haven\u2019t covered here, reach out to us <\/em>here<\/em><\/a> or over on <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

NCCCO Practical Exam Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In order to fully test your knowledge and abilities, you will be required to perform various tasks during your practical exam. These tasks include the following:<\/p>\n