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5 Study Tips for Preparing for the NCCER Exam

5 Study Tips for Preparing for the NCCER Exam

by | Jan 24, 2021 | ,

The National Center for Construction Education and Research, or NCCER for short, is a nonprofit education foundation that was created in 1996 to develop a standardized credentialing and training program. Therefore, to fully thrive in the industry, taking the NCCER exam and becoming certified is a must. The organization tracks the credentials of its graduates in a registry system, which allows employers to easily see the experience and training potential equipment operators have.

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Does Rigger Training Include Crane Operation Training?

Does Rigger Training Include Crane Operation Training?

by | Nov 12, 2020 | ,

If you’re considering a new career using heavy equipment, just know that you can obtain a job faster if you follow a few helpful tips. One is to be trained in more than one job. Even if you prefer to be a rigger most of the time, having the option to switch to operating cranes makes you a much more employable candidate. This is why so many people choose to take West Coast Training’s combined crane operator and rigger training.

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What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

by | Jul 19, 2020 | ,

At the West Coast Training center, we offer different courses to suit your needs and interests. We have training in eight-week heavy equipment operations, four-week mobile crane operator, eight-week crane operator/rigger, and more. We are an Accredited Training Unit for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) for our Heavy Equipment Training program and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) for our Crane program.

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What Will I Learn at West Coast Training?

What Will I Learn at West Coast Training?

by | Mar 11, 2020 | ,

When it comes to learning how to operate heavy equipment, there are many options, but you’ll want to choose a school that has similar qualities to West Coast Training. What makes West Coast Training the gold standard for what they do? It’s a combination of high-caliber instructors, a rigorous training regimen, and a long track record of helping graduates obtain jobs once they complete their selected courses.

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5 Study Tips for Preparing for the NCCER Exam

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...

Does Rigger Training Include Crane Operation Training?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...

What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...

What Will I Learn at West Coast Training?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...