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National Crane Certification Requirements for NYC HMO Licenses

For a Class A Hoist Machine Operator (HMO) License (new or renewal) you must pass the appropriate National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) written and practical examinations for the type of machinery you intend to operate. Candidate handbooks and exam information can be found at NCCCO.

HMO Class A Certification Requirements

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

To obtain or renew a Class A Hoist Machine Operator license, you must show a valid NCCCO certification card with the following three (3) certifications:

  • Telescopic boom cranes (swing cab) (TLL)
  • Telescopic boom cranes (fixed cab) (TSS)
  • Lattice boom crane (LAT)

NOTE: If the applicant wishes to be authorized to operate a friction crane, one of the practical exams must have occurred on a friction crane. See 1 RCNY §104-09 for more details.

Additional Exams

In addition to holding the three above certifications:

  • To operate a tower crane, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Tower Crane (TWR)
  • To operate an articulating boom crane, the applicant must additional show a valid NCCCO certification card containing one of the following certifications:
    • Articulating Boom Crane (ABC)
    • Articulating Boom Crane w/Winch (ABW)
    • Articulating Boom Loader (ABL)
      NOTE: The applicant will be limited to the operation of only those types of articulating boom cranes within the scope of the certification held.
  • To operate a dedicated pile driver, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Dedicated pile driver (DPD)
  • To operate a rotating (roto) telehandler, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification
    • Rotating telehandler (THR)

HMO Class B Certification Requirements

To obtain class B Hoist Machine Operator, you must show a valid NCCCO certification card with the following four (4) certifications:

  • Telescopic boom cranes (swing cab) (TLL)
  • Telescopic boom cranes (fixed cab) (TSS)
  • Lattice boom crane (LAT)
  • Tower crane (TWR)
    NOTE: One of the practical exams must have occurred on a friction crane.  See 1 RCNY §104-09 for more details.

In addition to holding the four above certifications:

  • To operate an articulating boom crane, the applicant must additional show a valid NCCCO certification card containing one of the following certifications:
    • Articulating Boom Crane (ABC)
    • Articulating Boom Crane w/Winch (ABW)
    • Articulating Boom Loader (ABL)
      NOTE: The applicant will be limited to the operation of only those types of articulating boom cranes within the scope of the certification held.
  • To operate a dedicated pile driver, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Dedicated pile driver (DPD)
  • To operate a rotating (roto) telehandler, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Rotating telehandler (THR)

HMO Class C Certification Requirements

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

To obtain a Class C license, you must show a valid NCCCO certification card with the following two (2) certifications:

  • Telescopic boom cranes (swing cab) (TLL)
  • Telescopic boom cranes (fixed cab) (TSS)
    NOTE: Should an applicant or licensee wish to operate a friction crane, they must pass at least one of the certification exams on a friction crane. See 1 RCNY §104-09 for further details.

Additional Certifications

In addition to showing a valid NCCCO certification card containing the two above certifications:

  • To operate an articulating boom crane, the applicant must additional show a valid NCCCO certification card containing one of the following certifications*
    • Articulating Boom Crane (ABC)
    • Articulating Boom Crane w/Winch (ABW)
    • Articulating Boom Loader (ABL)
      * NOTE: The applicant will be limited to the operation of only those types of articulating boom cranes within the scope of the certification held.
  • To operate a dedicated pile driver, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Dedicated pile driver (DPD)
  • To operate a rotating (roto) telehandler, the applicant must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Rotating telehandler (THR)

Limited HMO Certification Requirements

To become a licensed Limited Hoisting Machine Operator, the applicant must possess relevant certifications issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

  • For limited articulating boom crane license, at least one of the following certifications are required:
    • Articulating Boom Crane (ABC)
    • Articulating Boom Crane with Winch (ABW), or
    • Articulating Boom Loader (ABL)
  • For limited boom truck license, the following certification is required:
    • Telescopic Boom Crane (fixed cab) (TSS)
  • For limited mini crane license, the following certification is required:
    • Telescopic Boom Crane (fixed cab) (TSS)
  • For limited sign hanger license, the following certification is required:
    • Telescopic Boom Crane (fixed cab) (TSS)
  • For limited telehandler license, the following certification is required:
    • Rotating Telehandler (THR)
      NOTE: The applicant will be limited to the operation of only those types of articulating boom cranes within the scope of the certification held.

Additional Certifications

  • Limited boom truck HMO licenses may operate an articulating boom crane and a rotating telehandler.
  • Limited mini crane HMO licensees may operate a mini crane with an articulating boom.
    NOTE: An articulating boom mounted to a commercial truck chassis (boom truck) is not considered to be a mini crane.
  • Limited sign hanging crane HMO licensees may operate an articulating boom crane to perform sign hanging work.
  • To operate an articulating boom crane, the applicant for a boom truck, mini crane, or sign hanging limited HMO license must additional show a valid NCCCO certification card containing one of the following certifications:
    • Articulating Boom Crane (ABC)
    • Articulating Boom Crane w/Winch (ABW)
    • Articulating Boom Loader (ABL)
      NOTE: The applicant will be limited to the operation of only those types of articulating boom cranes within the scope of the certification held.
  • To operate a rotating (roto) telehandler, the applicant for a boom truck limited HMO license must additionally show a valid NCCCO certification card containing the following certification:
    • Rotating telehandler (THR)

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