Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-223-15a
Each applicant for a hoisting equipment operator's license shall be required to take a general written examination designed to test the applicant's knowledge of generally accepted safety standards.
The board shall require each applicant for an initial hoisting equipment operator's license who receives a passing score on the general examination to successfully complete a practical operating examination.
Each license renewal applicant shall continue to maintain the technical knowledge and skills required to operate hoisting equipment. Where appropriate, the The board may require demonstration of such knowledge or skills by general examination, a practical operating examination or both or by requiring the submission of such other information as may be necessary to make a determination. Such demonstration may be required in the event of an accident or where the board receives information that an applicant has not maintained his or her technical knowledge or skills.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-223-15a