Rookie Class
We offer a five-day entry-level class for aspiring operators that includes NCCER certification in the boom truck category. This class is ideal for a candidate who is already working for a company that owns and operates cranes and can get additional seat time back on the jobsite to prepare for the practical exam. This class includes homework assignments every night, and it is strongly recommended that participants stay in nearby hotels for the week if they have more than a one-hour commute to reach the class location. The schedule is as follows:
- Monday: Qualified Signalperson and Basic Rigging class, includes testing and qualification cards
- Tuesday: Review general knowledge tests, inspection and set-up basics
- Wednesday: Lift planning and load chart problems
- Thursday: Practical training on the crane
- Friday: NCCER written exams
- Friday or on a future date TBD: Practical exams scheduled based on the readiness of the operator. Some may be scheduled onsite on your own crane.
Classes in 2026/2027:
October 19 - 23, 2026, South Easton, MA (hosted by Shawmut Equipment)
November 2 - 6, 2026, Burlington area, VT (hosted by Vermont Construction Academy and Woods CRW Corp.)
December 7 - 11, 2026, Portland, ME
February 8 - 12, 2027, Portland, ME
March 15 - 19, 2027, Montpelier, VT (hosted by Associated General Contractors of Vermont)
April 19 - 23, 2027, Dover, NH
May 3 - 7, 2027, South Easton, MA (hosted by Shawmut Equipment)
June 7 - 11, 2027, Portland, ME
August 9 - 13, 2027, Dover, NH
October 25 - 29, 2027, South Easton, MA (hosted by Shawmut Equipment)
December 6 - 10, 2027, Montpelier, VT (hosted by Associated General Contractors of Vermont)
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