Equipment Training FAQ's

What sets us apart from other training sources is that we constantly monitor and update our programs to keep up not only with regulatory changes and compliance, but also equipment changes. Even if you attended one of our training programs in years past, it is likely to be a very different program this year. We also employ a very rigorous standard setting process. We don't just make it up based on arbitrary decisions.

   
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Does everyone attending a Mobile Equipment Training program receive certification?
  2. Does Mobile Equipment Training Inc. endorse the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators?
  3. Does Mobile Equipment Training Inc. provide National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training programs?
  4. Is Mobile Equipment Operator training required by the U.S. Dept of Labor?
  5. Can I train my own employees rather than using a third party specialist like Mobile Equipment Training Inc.?
  6. Are there State licensing requirements in addition to the federal requirements to train mobile equipment operators?
  7. Does Mobile Equiipment Training Inc. offer a Train the Trainer package with their training programs?
  8. What is the duration of a Mobile Equipment Training class?
  9. Do all the Mobile Equipment Training programs require hands on performance testing?

Does everyone attending a Mobile Equipment Training program receive certification?

Not necessarily, most do however. We make every effort to ensure the success of every student, but we set the standard higher than most. Developing legally defensible criterion-referenced examinations is a critical task for developers of professional and occupational licensure and certification. Examinations are developed so that they are legally defensible throughout all test development stages: from the development of task statements - to writing and reviewing items - to setting cut scores - to the reporting of test scores.

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Does Mobile Equipment Training Inc. endorse the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators?

Yes, Mobile Equipment Training Inc. fully endorses the NCCCO and all instructors are accredited NCCCO examiners.

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Does Mobile Equipment Training Inc. provide National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training programs?

No, However our training staff has met and passed all the requirements for NCCER certification. We just choose to provide our own specialized training programs rather than use NCCER resources.

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Is Mobile Equipment Operator training required by the U.S. Dept. of Labor?

Yes, Mobile Equipment Operator Training is required of Employers prior to assigning employees work which requires the operation of mobile equipment such as: Aerial Lifts, Cranes, Forklifts, Reach Stackers, Straddle Carriers, and even Dirt moving equipment. See OSHA and MSHA for specific guidance or call 888-501-2372.

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Can I train my own employees rather than using a third party specialist like Mobile Equipment Training Inc.?

Yes, in most cases this is allowed, however the laws are changing rapidly in light of some of the high profile accidents and mortality that has been in the news lately. In the case of accidents very often OSHA or MSHA investigations result in very expensive fines and citations due to what was determined to be “inadequate” training. That’s why we set a very high standard to make sure all our programs are legally defensible and as effective as possible.

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Are there State licensing requirements in addition to the federal requirements to train mobile equipment operators?

Yes, many states and even some cities and counties have their own licensing programs and exams or require that a mobile equipment operator be certified by a nationally recognized certification authority.

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Does Mobile Equipment Training Inc. offer Train the Trainer packages with their training programs?

Yes, many of our programs can be provided as a train the trainer package. In fact you can even combine programs for example, if you desired an Aerial Lift Training Program, a Forklift Program and a Rigging Program, you could sign up for all three, followed by an additional day for the train the trainer program implementation and instruction.

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What is the duration of a Mobile Equipment Training class?

Our training programs last anywhere from 1-day to several days depending on the type of equipment. Some classes include technical instruction and hands on performance oriented training and evaluation all in one day (depending on the number of students) others may require several days of technical training followed by hands on training and performance testing.

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Do all the Mobile Equipment Training programs require hands on performance testing?

Yes (generally), both to satisfy regulatory compliance and to ensure practical application of the instruction. We feel it would be a great disservice to our students to just provide classroom training without performance oriented testing being included. We’ve spent many years developing performance tests that are effective in evaluating all the skills required for safe operation of equipment, but also fair and non-subjective.

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