30 Hour Climber / Tower Crane Rigger

Course Overview

The 30 Hour Climber / Tower Crane Rigger course is a comprehensive training program designed for licensed riggers, crane operators, rigging foremen, and other construction professionals involved with tower crane operations in New York City. This course is a mandatory requirement for individuals applying for a Tower Crane Rigger license, providing the knowledge and skills needed to safely operate, inspect, and manage cranes and hoisting equipment.

The training emphasizes fall protection, crane assembly and disassembly, operational communications, inspections, and accident prevention, preparing participants to work safely on complex construction sites. Successful completion results in a 30-Hour Climber / Tower Crane Rigger certification, which is required to submit applications to the DCAS.

Course Topics

Participants will develop a strong understanding of:

• Crane and derrick safety requirements and OSHA regulations

• Relevant sections of CFR 29 OSHA 1926 (Subparts E, H, K, L, M, CC)

• NYC Rules of the City (Title 1), including Chapter 6 (cranes) and Chapter 9 (rigging)

• Applicable NYC Construction Codes

• Administrative procedures of the NYC Department of Buildings

• Fall protection protocols and requirements

• Pre-lift planning and safety assessments

• Proper signaling and communication methods with crane operators

• Crane and hoist inspection procedures

• Emergency response procedures during crane operations

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this 30-hour program, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper fall protection techniques when working on cranes

• Conduct thorough crane and hoist inspections and identify unsafe conditions

• Apply OSHA and NYC regulations to crane and rigging operations

• Perform pre-lift planning and risk assessments

• Communicate effectively with crane operators using proper signals

• Implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures on site

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• 3.0 CEUs awarded upon meeting course requirements, including:

  • 100% attendance

  • Completion of registration and evaluation forms

  • Active participation in all class exercises

  • Passing pre- and post-course assessments

Course Duration

• 30 instructional hours (excluding breaks)

This training equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to operate tower cranes safely, comply with NYC and OSHA regulations, and ensure workplace safety for all personnel on construction sites.