CICert - Qualified Rigger - Signalperson Candidate Handbook - 2013

© 2008-10 Crane Institute of America Certification, Inc. Updated 2010.06.16

Qualified Rigger/Signalperson

Candidate Handbook Updated: 3.22.2013

These policies and procedures are in

effect as of July 1, 2009


This document contains information for individuals seeking to earn the Qualified

Rigger/Signalperson certification offered by Crane Institute Certification. The policies and

procedures in this handbook are in effect as of July 1, 2009 and were updated March 22, 2013.

Please keep for future reference.

Later in 2013 two additional levels will be added:

Advanced Rigger

Lift Director

CIC will publicize information throughout the year regarding these new levels.


Table of Contents

Governing Committee ..................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3

About CIC and its Purpose ............................................................................................................. 3

Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................................................. 5

Accommodations for Disabilities ................................................................................................... 5

Eligibility for Certification ............................................................................................................. 6

Registration Procedures .................................................................................................................. 7

Overall Process .......................................................................................................................... 7

Scheduling Exams ...................................................................................................................... 8

Fees ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Written Exams ........................................................................................................................... 9

Practical Exams ........................................................................................................................ 10

Rush Registration ..................................................................................................................... 10

Rescheduling ............................................................................................................................ 10

Other Service Fees ................................................................................................................... 10

Examination Administration Procedures ..................................................................................... 11

Certification Policy ...................................................................................................................... 12

Certification Programs ............................................................................................................. 12

Written Exams ......................................................................................................................... 12

Practical Exams ........................................................................................................................ 12

Certification Cards ................................................................................................................... 13

Confidentiality of Candidate Information .................................................................................... 14

Determination of Passing Scores ................................................................................................. 15

Scoring Your Examination ...................................................................................................... 15

Sample Score Reports .............................................................................................................. 16

Eligibility Requirement Policies .................................................................................................. 19

Code of Ethics Policy ............................................................................................................... 19

Code of Ethics Agreement ....................................................................................................... 19

Substance Abuse Policy ........................................................................................................... 20

Disciplinary Policy ....................................................................................................................... 21

Appeals Policy and Procedures .................................................................................................... 22

Appealing Eligibility Determination or Certification Status ................................................... 22

Request for Scoring Review .................................................................................................... 22

Disciplinary Appeal ................................................................................................................. 22

Ethics Committee ..................................................................................................................... 23

Content Outline for the Rigger/Signalperson Written Exam ....................................................... 24

References ................................................................................................................................ 25

Content Description for the Rigger/Signalperson Practical Exam ............................................... 26

Skills Tested ............................................................................................................................. 26

Scoring ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Reporting .................................................................................................................................. 26

Exam Check-in ......................................................................................................................... 26

Description of Exam ................................................................................................................ 26

Procedures Following the Exam .............................................................................................. 26


References ................................................................................................................................ 27

Security Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 28

Candidate Security ................................................................................................................... 28

Exam Security .......................................................................................................................... 28

Exam Security Agreement ....................................................................................................... 29

Recertification Procedures ........................................................................................................... 30

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Request for Accommodation ................................................................................................... 31

Extension Request Form .......................................................................................................... 33

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Governing Committee

Name CIC Committee & Subject Matter Expertise

(SME)

Company

Anthony Brown Public Awareness, OSHA & Legislative; ASME

B30 Main

A.D. Brown

Consulting

Peter Cooke Rigging Committee, Rigging Manufacturing Columbus –

McKinnon

Robert Cooper Practical Exam Committee, Crane Certifier SE Crane Inspections

William C.

Dickinson, Jr.

President, CIC Governing; Co-Chair, Practical

Exams; Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging;

ASME B30 Main Alternate

Crane Industry

Services

Jeff Dudley Item Writing Committee, Contractor; Rigging &

Crane Safety

Archer Western

Tim Edwards Public Member; Practical Examiner, Crane

Operator Over 75 Tons, Certified

Rigger/Signalperson

Tim Edwards

Machinery Movers

LLC, Mid State

Equipment LLC

James Headley Chair, Inspector; Crane Operations & Safety, ASME

B30 Main-retired

Crane Institute of

America &

Certification

Dave McElrath Public Awareness, Crane Insurance Provider McElrath Insurance

Keith Morical Testing & Co-Chair Practical Exam Committee

Member, President of Testing Partner, 4ROI

4ROI

Mike Parnell Secretary/Treasurer, CIC Governing; Chair Rigging

Committee; Co-Chair ASME B30 Main Crane &

Rigging Expert;

Industrial Training

International, Inc.

Ron Scott Public Awareness, Safety Inspections, Certification,

Legislative

Black Jack Cranes

Paul Zorich Vice President, CIC Governing; Retired ASME B30

Main, Operating Engineer

RPZ International


Advisory Board

Name CIC Committee & SME Expertise Company

Neil Andrews Lead Technical Specialist; Crane Expert ThyssenKrupp Steel

Paul Boeckman Rigging Committee; Engineering, Rigging

Manufacturer, ASME B30

The Crosby Group

James Cahill Rigging Committee; Engineer Skanska Energy

Robert Cook Public Awareness; Crane Operations Director Pinnacle Refinery

Brian Hope Item Writing Committee; Corporate Safety Manager Caldwell Tanks

Bill Jordan Item Writing Committee; Crane Manufacturing Altec, Inc.

Jerry Klinke Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging ACRA Enterprises

Henry Lopez Crane Operations Manager; Spanish Chairman Florida Crane

Inspections, LLC

Jerry Lopez Practical Exam Committee; Trainer Laguna Crane

Services, LLC

Wade Pierce Inspector Committee; Maintenance Supervisor Alabama Power

Company

Jeff Roach Practical Exam Committee; Crane Learning

Coordinator

American Elec. Power

Brent Robinson Item Committee; Senior Crane Specialist Alabama Power

Company

William “Bill”

Russell

Practical Exam Committee; Fleet Test Specialist Southern Company

Georgia Power

Bill Schofield Practical Exam Committee; Crane Operations

Consultant

Schofield Consulting

Doug Smith Item Writing Committee; Global Director HSE

Training and Education

STI Group

Dave Steffens Practical Exam Committee; Construction Industry Lane Construction

Jay Sturm Inspection Committee; Crane Inspections, Safety Crane Aerial Truck

Service

Paul Sweeney Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging Safety;

ASME B30 Main

General Dynamics

Mike Tillery Item Committee; Senior Crane Specialist Southern Company

Matt Trefz Item Writing Committee; Crane Manufacturing Altec, Inc.

Matt Turner Item Committee; Terminal Manager Black Hawk Cranes

Cliff Warren Practical Exam Committee; Crane Safety

Superintendent

Webber LLC

CIC Executive Director

Debbie

Dickinson

Leadership, Crane Industry Certification Expert Crane Institute

Certification


Introduction

Thank you for choosing Crane Institute Certification (CIC) as your certifying organization

for Qualified Rigger/Signalperson.

This Candidate Handbook contains important information regarding eligibility requirements for

applying for certification, including both the Written and Practical Exams. Please read this

document thoroughly and keep it for reference throughout your certification process.

About CIC and its Purpose

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) was founded in 2007 to provide objective and impartial

assessments for the crane and rigging industry. CIC’s Qualified Rigger/Signalperson certification

program is the result of the experience and input of experts from a broad range of rigging-related

companies, industry groups, and assessment experts. Subject matter experts include riggers and

supervisors, inspectors, manufacturers and training professionals. The rigging experience and

wisdom represented by these experts is unparalleled. The Rigging Committee is comprised of

the following individuals:

Name CIC Committee & Subject Matter Expertise

(SME) Company

Peter Cooke Rigging Committee, Rigging Manufacturing Columbus-

McKinnon

William C.

Dickinson, Jr.

President, CIC Governing; Co-Chair, Practical

Exams; Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging;

ASME B30 Main Alternate

Crane Industry

Services

Jeff Dudley Item Writing Committee, Contractor; Rigging &

Crane Safety

Archer Western

Mike Parnell Secretary/Treasurer, CIC Governing; Chair Rigging

Committee; Co-Chair ASME B30 Main Crane &

Rigging Expert

Industrial

Training

International, Inc.

Paul

Boeckman

Rigging Committee; Engineering, Rigging

Manufacturer, ASME B30

The Crosby

Group

James Cahill Rigging Committee; Engineer Skanska Energy

Jerry Klinke Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging ACRA

Enterprises

Paul Sweeney Rigging Committee; Crane & Rigging Safety;

ASME B30Main

General

Dynamics


The purpose of CIC is to promote safety in the rigging industry and provide riggers with more

options to obtain certification. Furthermore, CIC has joined its expertise in the industry with the

assessment expertise of 4ROI, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to ensure the ongoing validity

and reliability of its written and practical exams as well as a flexible and user-friendly exam

administration process. CIC is committed to your success and satisfaction. If you have further

questions after you read the Candidate Handbook, please call CIC Customer Service at

770.783.9262 or email us at [email protected]. CIC will be pleased to provide further

information about our certification programs.

mailto:[email protected].


Non-Discrimination Policy

Crane Institute Certification does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, gender,

disability, religion, or national origin.

Accommodations for Disabilities

Crane Institute Certification will provide reasonable accommodation to its testing process to

individuals requesting such an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA).

In general, an accommodation will be made in the event that a disability is relieved by an

auxiliary aid or a procedural change in the administration of an exam.

It is the responsibility of the applicant seeking an accommodation to provide the documentation

listed below to Crane Institute Certification via the online registration system at least 4 weeks in

advance of the exam for which the candidate is seeking accommodation.

The applicant must provide the following:

The exam types specific to the accommodation request

Name the disability and when it was first diagnosed

List any previous accommodations provided for the

disability and a description of the specific accommodation

requested.

In the event that an individual is requesting an accommodation that is recognized under the ADA

and the request has been submitted in a timely and accurate manner, Crane Institute Certification

will grant the accommodation at no cost to the individual requesting the accommodation. The

intent of the ADA is to provide equal access to all individuals to the testing process and to ensure

that reasonable accommodations are provided to gain access to the process. Crane Institute

Certification will not grant any accommodation that limits its ability to measure the ability of an

individual to safely perform their job as defined by the ASME Standard for Slings, B30.9-2012,

Hooks B30.10-2011 and Below Hook Lifting Devices, B30.20-2011 and applicable mobile and

tower standards related to rigging.


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Eligibility for Certification

Eligibility for Crane Institute Certification as a Qualified Rigger/Signalperson includes the

following:

Requirement Required Documentation

Be 18 years of age or older Provide government-issued photo ID (i.e., driver’s

license, passport) at exam site; CDL licenses may be

mandatory in some areas.

Pass the Qualified Signalperson & Qualified Rigger – Basic Written Exam

Earn a passing score on written exam(s)

Pass the Qualified Signalperson & Qualified Rigger – Basic Practical Exam

Earn a passing score on the practical exam

Honor the Crane Institute Certification Code of Ethics

Read and sign the Code of Ethics Policy

Adhere to the Crane Institute Certification Substance Abuse Policy

Read the Substance Abuse Policy and sign the Code of Ethics Agreement

Candidates may question their eligibility determination or certification status by

writing or emailing the CIC Executive Director. The Director will provide

additional explanation. If desired, the candidate or the Director may refer the

matter to the Governing Committee’s Examination Committee for review and

reconsideration, as appropriate.

Debbie Dickinson, Executive Director


P.O. Box 2049

Villa Rica, GA 30180

[email protected]

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/code_of_ethics_policy.php

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/substance_abuse_policy.php

mailto:[email protected]


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Registration Procedures Overall Process

Candidates will complete the following overall process to register for Certification:

Go to www.CICert.com to find information on the certifications offered.

Select “Registration” and walk through the registration steps online. (Candidates may

register over the phone for an additional fee.)

o Set up profile including user name and password.

o Register the candidate’s desired certification.

o Select the desired exam location, date, and time.

o Purchase the exam using a credit card.

The candidate will then receive a confirmation email that includes the following:

o Location and time for the exam

o The candidate’s ID

o Instructions for what to bring and what not to bring to the exam site

o Address and map to the site

o Copies of the Confidentiality Policy, Medical Verification Form, and Code of Ethics Agreement including the Substance Abuse Policy that the candidate will be required to sign to qualify

o Instructions for emailing a digital photograph for Certification Card

Arrive at chosen exam location.

o Provide government issued photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, passport).

o Read and sign the Medical Verification Form and Code of Ethics Agreement (which among other things incorporates the Substance Abuse Policy).

Complete appropriate exam(s).

Review certification status and update contact information at www.CICert.com. The

system also provides updates through emails after every exam.

Receive a CIC Certification card.

All registration forms have clear directions to walk users through the process. Additional

detailed context sensitive help is available by clicking the question mark icon.

Registration is available at www.CICert.com.

Re-certification candidates may use this link to register for recertification exams.

http://www.cicert.com/



http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/rigger_cert.php


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Scheduling Exams

Candidates, or their employers, complete the online registration process that includes registering

a user password, contact information, desired exams, exam date(s), exam time(s), and making a

payment. Written and practical exams can be scheduled in any order, with no waiting period

required between exams. However, all exams for a certification program must be completed

within 12 months; otherwise the candidate will need to restart the process.

CIC recommends that candidates schedule exams at least 4 weeks in advance. However,

candidates may register in as little as 7 days in advance without a rush fee.

Registration or rescheduling in less than 7 days incurs a $50 fee and is not confirmed until the

site affirms availability. The registration system that is set up online will show the closest

exam locations to the candidate along with the available dates for the exams. Call

770.783.9262 or email [email protected] for assistance. Technical registration support is

available from CIC by telephone and emails Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.

Be sure to follow the directions and view all email communication carefully when registering.

Incorrect registrations, payment, or documentation will delay scheduling your exam and may

incur additional fees. All deadlines are based upon receipt of payment with your final completed

registration. Candidates or the individual registering the candidate (i.e., their employer) is

responsible for making sure that accurate registrations are completed online at least 7 days in

advance of the desired exam date.

CIC offers certification exams. CIC does not require or provide training for accreditation for

educational programs nor does it provide a course of study that leads to certification. CIC only

offers certification exams. CIC has no legal or financial or other obligation to organizations it

recognizes for training options.

The website www.CICert.com does provide references for gaining knowledge and skills for safe

crane operation.




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Fees

The following fees will be due during the registration process and prior to confirmation of

candidate’s exam schedule:

CIC exams are affordable. Candidates choose what they want and CIC's online registration

provides candidates with the full cost of written exams up front; thus, avoiding unpleasant

surprises and extra effort of paying multiple times.

Written Exams

Initial Certification or Retest Price

Qualified Signalperson & Qualified Rigger $149 Recertification Price

Qualified Signalperson & Qualified Rigger $149

Exam registration fees are not refundable.

Pricing is for all written tests that are registered at one time and taken on the same day, if

a candidate wants to take tests on different days they will need to register on subsequent

days restarting at the top price category.

Certain sites may have a 5 person minimum. Beginning Spring 2013 requests for paper exams at electronic sites incur a $12.50/exam

handling fee.

Written exam site and examiner fees are collected at time of registration for convenience.

‡ If testing site schedule allows for this many exams in one day.


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CIC scoring fees for Practical Exams also include reporting and maintaining records

for each candidate.

Practical Exam Sites and Practical Examiners set their own fees for

administering Practical Exams.

Site and examiner fees are charged separately, per the exam site.

Rush Registration

CIC exams can be registered with only 7 days advance notice of the exam date for

no additional fee.

Requests for a rush registrations 6 or fewer days prior to the exam, are made directly

with Rush Exam Sites. See Exam Sites page for a list of Rush Exam Sites. CIC charges $50/candidate to process rush registrations

Rush Exam Sites may have additional fees.

CIC cannot guarantee site availability.

Rescheduling

Exams can be rescheduled anytime up to 1 year from the initial registration invoice

date. Exams can be rescheduled at any available exam site.

To reschedule an exam, the buyer simply logs in to www.CICert.com, clicks

on the Candidate Exam Site tab, selects the new location, date, and completes

payment.

If you need help contact [email protected] or call customer service at 770.783.9262

Other Service Fees

Type Fee

No show/Late cancellation less than 6 days prior to exam $50*

No show/Late cancellation less than 6 days prior to exam $25*

Paper Written Exam fee per exam $12.50

Rush Shipment (Paper exams only) $50

Duplicate/replacement certification card or request for confirmation of

certification

$25

* Plus Site/Examiner fee

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/exam_locations.php

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/exam_locations.php




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Examination Administration Procedures

When the registration has been successfully completed and payment has been received, CIC will

send an exam confirmation email to the candidate’s registered email address.

The Exam confirmation email must be bought to the exam center and includes the address,

reporting date and time, the examination(s) registered for, candidate ID, and items the candidate

needs to bring:

◆ Admission email

◆ Government issued photo identification (passport, driver’s license)

◆ (2) #2 pencils with eraser No other materials are allowed in an exam site.

Exam timeframes are as follows:


60 minutes to complete the 59-item Written Exam

15 minutes to complete the 15-item Practical Exam

These timeframes have been determined to provide more time than needed to complete each

exam. An exam comment form will be available with each written exam if you wish to provide

feedback. In addition, candidates are invited to provide feedback on any other aspect of the CIC

offering (registration, exams, examiners, support, process and pricing) at any time at

[email protected]



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Certification Policy

Crane Institute Certification provides certification and recertification exams to assess and certify

a rigger’s knowledge and practical ability to rig loads that may be moved and placed by a wide

variety of crane types. Certifications are valid for five years and re-certification may be

completed in the 12 months prior to certification expiration. Certification Programs

Crane Institute Certification offers the following rigger/signalperson certification program:


Exam cover two basic areas – what a person needs to know to perform the job and the person’s

skill and ability to actually perform the job. Candidates reveal their knowledge in written exams

and demonstrate their skills and abilities during Practical Exams. Written Exams

Written exams include the following:


Practical Exams

In addition to passing the written exams, candidates must successfully complete a Practical Exam

within 12 months of passing the Written Exam. Extensions beyond the 12 months are rare and

granted only in extreme cases. To request an extension, read and complete the Extension

Request Form at the end of this Handbook.

The Practical Exams require the candidate to perform tasks similar to those required on the job.

Practical exams include the following:

Qualified Rigger/Signalperson Practical Exam (completed at the same time as the

written exam)


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Certification Cards

Candidates earning a passing score on the Written and Practical Exams required for their selected

certification and completing administrative requirements, receive a Certification Card from

Crane Institute Certification.

An individual may request a Replacement Card from Crane Institute Certification by calling

770.783.9262. Crane Institute Certification mails replacement cards within two weeks and charges

$25 to produce and mail a new certification card.

Violation of the Code of Ethics Policy or the Substance Abuse Policy may result in an

individual’s certification being suspended or revoked. Should an Action of Discipline occur,

individuals understand and agree to surrender their certification card and not to attempt to work

as a rigger/signalperson certified by Crane Institute Certification. For more information on

Action of Discipline, see the Disciplinary Policy and the Appeals Policies and Procedures in the

CIC Policies and Procedures document on their website at www.CICert.com.

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/code_of_ethics_policy.php


http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/disciplinary_policy.php

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/appeals_policy.php



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Confidentiality of Candidate Information

Confidentiality Policy CIC candidates’ individual information and results are held strictly confidential by CIC. Candidates maintain this confidentiality by registering their own contact information through the

CIC website. A candidate who registers their own certification, controls access to their

certification status, score results, and Certification Card.

Candidates may choose to give their results to others by:

1. Physically giving their results to another person or party

2. Registering contact information different than their own to receive results

3. By having an employer or other party, register them for the exam

If candidates want the convenience of having an employer’s representative, register for their

exam, that employer will have access their exam status, results and Certification Card.

Further, employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies and other interested parties may

request the names of operators who are currently certified by Crane Institute Certification.

Names of certified operators may be published or provided in response to a written online

request, however, Crane Institute Certification, and 4ROI keep actual scores confidential.

At any time, Candidates may request and receive a duplicate Certification Card. A small

shipping and handling fee will apply for duplicate cards.

Confidentiality Agreement

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to this Confidentiality Policy.

Signature: Date: Candidate ID


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Determination of Passing Scores

CIC exams are criterion-referenced exams. This means that pre-determined “cut-off” scores must

be reached or exceeded in order for an examinee to pass. This pre-determined score is established

by experts in the crane and rigging industry.

The passing scores for each exam are found in the chart below. Scoring has no relation to the

performance of other examinees; therefore everyone who takes the exam may pass based on their

individual performance.

Scoring Your Examination

Our testing partner, 4ROI, scores and records all exams, written and practical. 4ROI sends an

email, with exam score, within 10 business days and immediately for online written exams.

Candidates, or the coordinator who registered them on their behalf, may also log in to their

account on CIC’s website and check the status of exams taken.

Exam Type Passing Score Top Possible Score

Qualified Rigger/Signalperson Written Exam

50 80

Qualified Rigger/Signalperson Practical Exam

70 100

Once a candidate successfully passes the requirements for certification, 4ROI will mail the

Certification Card.


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Sample Score Report – The following is a sample of the PASSING score report:

Candidate: Jon Sample

Candidate ID: AA-#####

Date: 01/01/2013

Site: Industrial Training International-RS-TN

Exam Location: MEMPHIS, TN 38114

Congratulations, Crane Institute Certification is pleased to inform you that you have PASSED

your Rigger/Signalperson Written Examination. This is a major step towards achieving your

certification.

CIC will send your Rigger Certification Card within two weeks of completing all requirements.

If you need to check whether you have fulfilled all requirements you can do one of the

following:

If you registered yourself, go directly to www.CICert.com and login using the username

and password you set up at the time of registration.

If someone else registered you, ask them to check www.CICert.com

Below is a status of your certification. CIC will send your certification card within two weeks of

completing all requirements.

Status Requirement

Completed Provide payment

Completed Provide photo

Completed Meet age requirement

Completed Sign the Ethics Policy

Completed Sign Confidentiality Form

Completed Sign Exam Security Form

Completed Pass Basic Rigger/Signalperson Exam

Exam Confirmed Pass Practical Rigger/Signalperson

If you have questions go to www.CICert.com, see the CIC Candidate Handbook, email CIC at

[email protected], or call 770.783.9262


http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/pdf_files/candidate_handbook.pdf



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Sample Score Report – The following is a sample of the FAILING score report:

Candidate: Jon Sample

Candidate ID: AA-#####

Date: 01/01/2013

Site: Industrial Training International-RS-TN

Exam Location: MEMPHIS, TN 38114

We regret to inform you that you have NOT passed your Rigger/Signalperson Written

Examination. Your overall score is 38 and the passing score is 50.

To support your efforts to pass the certification exam in the future the percent of correct

responses for each content area is shown below. Anything less than 100% correct shows room

for improvement. When studying to re-take your exam, make sure to focus on the content areas

of the exam in which you have a lower percentage correct and that make up the largest

percentage of the exam. Please use this information and the resources provided in the Candidate

Handbook and at www.CICert.com to improve your performance.

Content Area % Correct % Exam

Rigging Identification/Inspection 43% 25%

Use of Rigging Equipment 50% 45%

Signaling 56% 30%

CIC will send your Rigger Certification Card within two weeks of completing all requirements.

If you need to check whether you have fulfilled all requirements you can do one of the

following:

If you registered yourself, go directly to www.CICert.com and login using the username

and password you set up at the time of registration.

If someone else registered you, ask them to check www.CICert.com.

When reregistering for an exam please use your existing CIC ID. This will ensure that you

receive your certification card as soon as all criteria are met.

Below is a status of your certification. CIC will send your certification card within two weeks of

completing all requirements.

Status Requirement

Completed Provide payment

Incomplete Provide photo

Completed Meet age requirement

Completed Sign the Ethics Policy

Completed Sign Confidentiality Form





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Completed Sign Exam Security Form

Failed Pass Basic Rigger/Signalperson Exam

Exam Confirmed Pass Practical Rigger/Signalperson

If you have questions go to www.CICert.com, see the CIC Candidate Handbook, email CIC at

[email protected], or call 770.783.9262




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Eligibility Requirement Policies

This section describes CIC requirements for certification eligibility. Code of Ethics Policy

Individuals certified by Crane Institute Certification are expected to maintain a Code of Ethics.

The Code of Ethics includes being positive role models for safety, operating with best practices

and perpetuating the respect of the profession. Individuals certified by Crane Institute of

Certification demonstrate the value of their work and profession by signing the Code of Ethics

Agreement. Code of Ethics Agreement

I agree to uphold a Code of Ethics that includes the following:

1. Using my knowledge and skill to accomplish my work in the manner that best safeguards

myself, co-workers, employers, the public and the workplace

2. Being honest with employers, the public and co-workers and not willingly misleading anyone

with regard to work experience, skill, experience or capability in performing the job or the status

of certification

3. Promoting competence and prestige of the industry by following applicable OSHA

Regulations, ASME Standards and industry guidelines to perform job operations safely and

efficiently

4. Working with integrity and without bias regarding race, color, creed, religion, age, gender,

national origin, physical ability or ethnicity

5. Abiding by the Substance Abuse Policy including:

• Never reporting to work under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug or substance

• Never using alcohol or illegal drugs while at work or on any work/job site

• Never working while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug or substance

• Never engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession of illegal drugs in

the workplace

• Never abusing prescription drugs

• Never performing job operations if taking a prescription drug, if the label, or attending

physician, indicates the medication may impair mental or physical performance. However, I may

perform job operations and take the prescribed medication without an adverse effect on

maintaining certification, when, and if, an attending physician advises that the drug or substance

will not adversely affect my ability to safely perform job duties.

For purposes of the Substance Abuse Policy, “under the influence” means the detectable

presence of any drug or substance in the individual’s body that impairs the individual's ability to

perform their duties safely.

6. Reporting safety and other violations of the Code of Ethics to appropriate personnel within

their organization

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to comply with the previous six (6)

statements. Signature:



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Substance Abuse Policy

The craning industry has a clear obligation to do its utmost to ensure a safe, healthy and efficient

working environment for operators, their co-workers, the customers and the public. The unlawful

or improper presence or use of controlled substances or alcohol in the workplace presents a

danger for everyone. For these reasons, as a condition of achieving and maintaining certification,

operators seeking certification sign the Code of Ethics Policy, which includes the agreement to

avoid substance abuse. In so doing, operators agree to the following: Never reporting to work

under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug or substance

For purposes of the Substance Abuse Policy, “under the influence” means the detectable

presence of any drug or substance in the operator’s body that impairs the operator’s ability to

operate the crane safely.

Violation of this Substance Abuse Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including

revoking the operator's certification. Operators should expect their certification to be suspended

or revoked for engaging in the unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, sale, use or

possession of illegal drugs and use of alcohol in the workplace.

At the sole discretion of the Ethics Committee, an operator’s certification that was revoked due

to violation of the Substance Abuse Policy may be reinstated under certain conditions.

Conditions for reinstatement include, but are not limited to, the following:

Proof of participation in and successful completion of a treatment, counseling or

rehabilitation substance abuse program that is professionally run and operated

No other incidents of Substance Abuse Policy violations

Taking the General Knowledge, Supplemental and Practical Exams for new

certification(s).


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Disciplinary Policy

Grounds for disciplinary action may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Misrepresentation of any information provided to CIC or its representatives

1. Non-compliance with Code of Ethics

2. Non-compliance with Substance Abuse Policy

3. Any infringement of exam security.

Disciplinary action may include one or more of the following: reprimand, revocation of

certification or potentially civil sanctions. In the event that disciplinary action is taken or decided

upon by the Ethics Committee, an operator may appeal the decision to the Governing Committee

within 30 days of written notification of the decision.

A written appeal must be sent by traceable courier or certified mail, return receipt requested, to

the Executive Director. Specific grounds as to why the appeal should be considered must be

stated.

Debbie Dickinson, Executive Director


P.O. Box 2049


For complete appeals process see Appeals Policies and Procedures at www.CICert.com.

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/appeals_policy.php



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Appeals Policy and Procedures Appealing Eligibility Determination or Certification Status

Candidates may question their eligibility determination or certification status by writing or

emailing the CIC Executive Director whose address is at the bottom of this page.

The Director will provide additional explanation. If desired, the Candidate or the Director may

refer the matter to the Governing Committee for review and reconsideration, as appropriate. The

Governing Committee will make a final determination within thirty (30) day or receipt of the

request and provide that decision in writing to the Candidate. Request for Scoring Review

Multiple safeguards are in place to prevent scoring errors. Candidates who do not pass an exam

may request that their exam(s) be reviewed and re-scored by completing an online form titled

Request for Exam Score Review. Requests must be submitted within ninety (90) days of the

original result date and a re-scoring fee of $50 per exam requested will be applied for scoring

review. Re-score reports provide the same information as a Score Report. To maintain exam

security, specific questions missed are not revealed. Scan sheets with incorrect markings do not

qualify as an incorrectly scored exam. However if, a scoring review reveals that an exam was

incorrectly scored, Crane Institute Certification will notify the candidate and employer

immediately and refund the review fee. Scoring reviews may be requested for online exams,

paper and pencil exams, and practical exams. Disciplinary Appeal

An operator may appeal a disciplinary decision by the Ethics Committee to the Governing

Committee within thirty (30) days of written notification of the decision.

A written appeal must be sent by traceable courier or

certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Governing

Committee c/o the Executive Director whose address is

below. Specific grounds as to why the appeal should be

considered must be stated.

Candidates may appeal to the Governing Committee if

they are in disagreement with how a policy is enforced in

their individual case. The Governing Committee shall

only overrule the Ethics Committee’s recommendations

and conclusions in the event of the following:

The Code of Ethics was incorrectly applied

The findings of facts by the Ethics Committee were clearly erroneous, arbitrary or

capricious and/or disproportionate to the facts surrounding the violation

The disciplinary sanctions imposed by Ethics Committee were grossly disproportionate to

the facts surrounding the violation

New information, relevant and not available at the time of the original decision, is

provided


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In the event that an appeal is timely and properly prepared, the Governing Committee shall

constitute and serve as an Appeals Panel and shall notify the operator of the date and location of

the appeal hearing. The appeal hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of the

notification of appeal. The hearing shall be conducted at the Crane Institute Certification

Headquarters or another location designated by the Governing Committee. The operator is

responsible for their expenses. The operator has the right to have representation at the hearing

but in no event will counsel be allowed to provide testimony in lieu of, or on behalf of, the

operator.

The hearing is closed to third parties with the exception of witnesses, experts, consultants and

legal counsel. The Governing Committee will consider all evidence provided, including the basis

for the original decision reached by the Ethics Committee.

The Governing Committee will reach a decision within thirty (30) days from the appeal hearing

and will notify the parties involved, in writing, of its decision. If the discipline remains, the

Committee will report the name(s) of the disciplined operator(s) and the violation(s). Such

information will become part of the records kept by Crane Institute Certification. This

information will be made available, upon request, to any interested person or public agency

deemed necessary to protect the public. The Governing Committee decision is final and not

subject to further appeal. Once the final decision is made, the matter shall be closed and the files

shall be retained at Crane Institute Certification Headquarters. Members of the Ethics

Committee, the Board of Directors, and others in contact with materials related to the

investigation shall return all information received during the investigation to CIC Headquarters,

where one set of records will be maintained and the remainder destroyed.

Ethics Committee

Alleged ethics violations are reviewed by a three member panel of the Ethic Committee. Appeals

are hear by the Governing Committee Name. Current Ethic Committee members include: Name Expertise Company

Dave McElrath Insurance for Commercial

Crane Accounts

McElrath & Parrish

Anthony (Tony) D. Brown Retired OSHA Crane Work Consultant

Paul Zorich Retired, ASME B30 Main,

Operating Engineer

RPZ International

Bill Schofield* Schofield Consulting, Inc. Crane Operations Consultant

* Alternate

Executive Director Address:

Debbie Dickinson, Executive Director Crane Institute Certification

P.O. Box 2049


[email protected]



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Content Outline for the Qualified Signalperson & Qualified Rigger

Written Exam

1. Rigging Identification & Inspection 25%

Slings

Rigging Hardware

2. Use of Rigging Equipment 45%

Basic Hitch Configurations

Knots and Tagline Use

Sling Protection

3. Signaling 30%

Basic Understanding of Crane Operation & Limitations

o Crane Operation

o Limitations

Crane Capacities

Site Considerations

o Safety Issues/Hazards

o Standards/Regulations

Standard Voice Communication

The exam is scored on a pass/fail basis. The passing score is 50 out of 80 points.


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References for Exams

The following materials include content covered on the Qualified Signalperson & Qualified

Rigger – Basic exams.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B30.5 - MOBILE AND LOCOMOTIVE CRANES.

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Inquiries: 800-843-2763

(U.S/Canada) 001-800-843-2763 (Mexico) 973-882-1167 (outside North America) Fax: 973-

882-1717 [email protected]

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B30.9 - SLINGS. Publisher: American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Inquiries: 800-843-2763 (U.S/Canada) 001-800-843-2763

(Mexico) 973-882-1167 (outside North America) Fax: 973-882-1717 [email protected]

Garby, Ronald. IPT'S CRANE AND RIGGING HANDBOOK. Publisher: IPT Publishing and

Training Ltd. Inquiries: Phone: 780-962-4548; Fax: 780-962-4819, www.iptbooks.com

Headley, James. Mobile Cranes. Publisher: Crane Institute of America Publishing & Products,

Inc., Inquiries: Phone: 800-832-2726, www.craneinstitute.com

Headley, James. RIGGING. Publisher: Crane Institute of America Publishing & Products, Inc.,

Inquiries: Phone: 800-832-2726, www.craneinstitute.com

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1926.550 - CRANES

AND DERRICKS. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)

www.osha.gov

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.180 - CRAWLER

LOCOMOTIVE AND TRUCK CRANES. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-

321-OSHA (6742) www.osha.gov

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.184 - SLINGS.

Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) www.osha.gov

ITI Bookstore. Mike’s Rigging Mysteries. The Full Pack - Item 7000, Inquiries: Phone:

360.225.5858, Fax: 360.225.5666, www.iti.com/bookstore

ITI Bookstore. Rigging Gear Inspection Reference Card. Item 3052. Inquiries: Phone:


ITI Bookstore. Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card. Item 3012. Inquiries: Phone:




http://www.iptbooks.com/

http://www.craneinstitute.com/


http://www.osha.gov/



http://www.iti.com/bookstore




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Content Description for the Qualified Rigger/Signalperson – Practical

Exam Skills Tested

The skills tested are hand signals to direct the crane operator in the placement and movement of

the load. Scoring

Scoring is based on whether the candidate performs the signal properly according to ASME

standards. Each signal is weighted equally. Practical Exams are scored by 4ROI on a straight

Pass/Fail basis.

The passing score is 70 out of 100 points.

Reporting

The examiner will not be able to provide feedback on your performance. However, your result

will be emailed to your email address of record within 10 days of completing the exam.

Exam Check-in

When the candidate arrives for the Practical Exam, the examiner will do the following:

Introduce himself

Check the candidate’s government issued ID to verify candidate is person registered for

exam

Give the candidate needed instructions or materials (forms to sign, instructions, etc.).

Candidates may not watch other candidates taking a Practical Exam. The main reasons are that

onlookers may distract the candidate, and/or watching the exam could possibly give other

candidates an advantage. Candidates wait in a waiting area until called to the exam site.

Description of Exam

The practical exam includes demonstrating standard hand signals from ASME standards

relevant to each crane type – Mobile B30.5, Tower B30.3, Articulating B30.22 or Overhead

B30.2.

The exam is administered privately one-on-one.

The examiner says the name of the signal aloud and you must demonstrate the hand

signal

You will be tested on a total of 15 signals.

The exam is a maximum of 15 minutes.

Procedures Following the Exam

After the exam, the candidate must leave the exam area. They are not to discuss the exam with

anyone else. Candidate results will be emailed to the email address on record within 10 business

days.


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References for Exams

The following materials include content covered on the Qualified Rigger – Advanced exam.

Garby, Ronald. IPT'S CRANE AND RIGGING HANDBOOK. Publisher: IPT Publishing and

Training Ltd. Inquiries: Phone: 780-962-4548; Fax: 780-962-4819, www.iptbooks.com

Headley, James. RIGGING. Publisher: Crane Institute of America Publishing & Products, Inc.,

Inquiries: Phone: 800-832-2726, www.craneinstitute.com

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1926.550 - CRANES

AND DERRICKS. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)

www.osha.gov

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.180 - CRAWLER

LOCOMOTIVE AND TRUCK CRANES. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-

321- OSHA (6742) www.osha.gov

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.184 - SLINGS.

Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR. Inquiries: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) www.osha.gov

ITI Bookstore. Mike’s Rigging Mysteries. The Full Pack - Item 7000, Inquiries: Phone:


ITI Bookstore. Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card. Item 3012, Inquiries: Phone:


ITI Bookstore. Master Rigger’s Reference Card. Item 3031, Inquiries: Phone: 360.225.5858,

Fax: 360.225.5666, www.iti.com/bookstore

http://www.iptbooks.com/









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Security Procedures Candidate Security

Security procedures are mandatory to preserve and protect personal civil rights, business

property rights, and the public trust. Candidates must have an email that confirms the

candidate’s exam date, location, Candidate ID, and verification of fees paid to take their exam(s).

In addition, the candidate must provide required documentation and meet additional

requirements for Eligibility for Certification.

Exam Security

Candidates should not bring, or expect to store, bags and personal items not permitted in the

exam area. Items not permitted include cameras, scan or transmitting equipment, cell phones,

pagers, beepers, books and paper.

Candidates may not use or bring their own calculators to the exam area. Crane Institute

Certification provides calculators that perform only basic math functions. Since other types of

calculators may pose a security risk, only the calculators provided, at no charge, by Crane

Institute Certification are permissible.

Exam content is the intellectual property of Crane Institute Certification and is protected by

Federal Copyright Law. Thus, persons who scan, copy, steal, reproduce without permission, use

or relay memorized content, or attempt to do so, are acting illegally. Such a person can expect to

have certification revoked and be prosecuted. A person who finds a way to cheat on an exam or

assist another person with cheating is also violating the intended use of the exam. Crane Institute

Certification will revoke the certification of any operator and/or prosecute to the full extent of

the law anyone who cheats or helps another person cheat the testing process or who makes any

unauthorized reproduction or copy of an exam.

Candidates are required to sign the Exam Security Agreement before taking any Written Exam

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/co_eligibility.php

http://www.craneinstitutecertification.com/exam_security_agreement.php


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Exam Security Agreement

As a candidate taking a CIC Certification Exam, I, the undersigned, accept responsibility for

maintaining the strict confidentiality of all examination-related materials.

I will NOT:

Destroy or deface any exam materials

Take exam materials from the exam room

Make copies, photographs, or notes of exam questions

Discuss, reproduce or communicate exam questions in any form to any other person or

entity before, during or after the exam

Use any unauthorized notes or aids during the exam

Cheat in any way, including receiving or giving assistance or copying from another

person’s exam materials

I have read and understand the terms of this CIC Exam Security Agreement. My signature below

signifies that I agree to the terms of this agreement without reservation. I understand also that

any violation of this agreement may result in disqualification of my exam(s), revocation of my

CIC Certification and civil action.

Signature: Date: Candidate ID


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Recertification Procedures

Crane Institute Certification certifies the Qualified Rigger/Signalperson for a period of five

years. Crane Institute Certification welcomes and offers recertification to individuals who have

valid certifications from other accredited certifying agencies. Recertification is valid for five (5)

years from the original date of certification.

Recertification requirements include the following:

Passing the written and practical exams

Verify ongoing ability to comply with the Code of Ethics and Substance Abuse Policy.


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Appendix

Use the following forms to request special accommodations or extensions. Completing the form

and returning it to CIC does not guarantee that the accommodation will be made, however, CIC

attempt to accommodate legitimate requests.

Request for Accommodation

Crane Institute Certification will provide reasonable accommodation to its testing process to

individuals requesting such an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA).

In general, an accommodation will be made in the event that a disability is relieved by an

auxiliary aid or a procedural change in the administration of an exam.

In the event that an individual is requesting an accommodation that is recognized under the ADA

and the request has been submitted in a timely and accurate manner, Crane Institute Certification

will grant the accommodation at no cost to the individual requesting the accommodation. The

intent of the ADA is to provide equal access to all individuals to the testing process and to ensure

that reasonable accommodations are provided to gain access to the process. Crane Institute

Certification will not grant any accommodation that limits its ability to measure the ability of an

individual to safely rig or signal a load as defined by the ASME Standard that is applicable and

in effect.

Name

Address City, State, Zip

Phone (h)

(w)

(c)

Email

CIC PIN#

Examinations for which you are seeking accommodations (please check all that apply):


□

Written

□

Practical


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Please give the name of the official medical diagnosis for the disability for which you are

requesting an accommodation and the year in which it was first diagnosed.

When was the last time you received an evaluation for your disability?

Please send documentation of the initial diagnosis and most recent evaluation to CIC at the time

of your registration.

Please list and describe the specific accommodations you are requesting:

I attest that the information I have provided above is accurate and true to the best of my

knowledge. I authorize Crane Institute Certification to use the information I have provided in

order to determine the eligibility of my request only. I understand and authorize Crane Institute

Certification to verify the accuracy of the information I have submitted. By signing, I

understand that if the information I have provided is discovered to be false or is a

misrepresentation of a medical condition, then my request for an accommodation will not be

granted.

Signature: Date:


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Extension Request Form

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) allows 12 months from the time the candidate passes the

written exam to take and pass the associated Practical Exam or vice versa. Extensions beyond 12

months may be granted case-by-case in extreme situations. Examples of an approved extension

are a military person called to a long-term, oversees tour of duty or a documented long-term

illness or injury. Typically, if an extension is granted, the maximum allowed extension is 12

months.

To request an extension, complete Sections 1 and 2 of the form below and submit it, along with

any required documentation, to CIC. CIC will advise you of its decision regarding your request

for extension within 2 weeks of receiving the request.

Submit this form and any required documentation to


P.O. Box 2049


Fax: 866.702.9820

Section 1 (Please Print)

Name

Candidate ID #

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Email

Verification Statement

Under penalty of perjury, I affirm that all statements I made in this Request for Extension,

and those in any required documentation, are accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Candidate Signature Date

Section 2 State the circumstance for your request. List the type of the supporting documentation you are providing and include supporting documents when submitting this form. This complete form

and appropriate documentation are required. CIC does not process requests without this

completed form and supporting documentation.

Reason for Request

Documentation Required

□ Called to Military Service □ Official notice from military unit stating date notified and location and date required to report to active duty


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□ Illness or Injury (Personal or Family)

□ Physician statement containing time period unable to work

□ Other (Please explain fully below.)

Date you anticipate being able to take Practical Exam:

Request for Extension Form (CIC Completes this section)

Date Received By

Date of Response

By

Section 3

The preceding request for an extension was

□ Approved □ Denied

Further Explanation:

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