What types of certificates are currently available for cranes?
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Automobile crane operators are required to possess three certificates (Class B driver's license, crane operation certificate, and professional qualification certificate). The driver's license is commonly referred to as the 'off-crane certificate,' while the operation certificate is known as the 'on-crane certificate.' For those working for individual crane rental owners, possessing the latter two certificates is sufficient to meet job requirements, although having all three is preferable. Additional information: Issuance: The crane operation certificate falls under the 'Special Equipment Operation Certificate,' issued by the Quality Supervision Bureau. Previously, the 'Special Equipment Operation Certificate' was issued by local Safety Supervision Bureaus, but now it is issued by local Quality Supervision Bureaus. Training: Special equipment operators must undergo specialized safety technical training, including both theoretical and practical training, and can only start working after passing the assessments.
Crane certificates are mainly divided into two categories: operation certificates and driver's licenses. The operation certificate is the 'Special Equipment Safety Management and Operator Certificate', issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, which clearly specifies the lifting machinery operation items. For example, if I operate a rubber-tired gantry crane, the certificate will list the mobile crane operation item with the code Q2. As for the driver's license, it depends on the type of crane. Wheeled cranes require a B2 or A2 driver's license, while tracked cranes do not. On construction sites, truck cranes are common and require both certificates. Last time, it took me two weeks to complete the procedures for helping a friend obtain the certificates. It is recommended to register for the exam through the local special operation training center.
