Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-25-4 - Practical Examination4.1. An applicant for an initial class A or B certification shall submit a written certificate of completion from a practical examination examiner approved by the Commissioner pursuant to section 5 of this rule.4.2. The practical examination as required by the NCCCO is hereby incorporated by reference as the state practical examination required for an initial class A or B certification. The Commissioner may authorize the use of an equivalent practical examination when the equivalent examination meets or exceeds the requirements of the NCCCO examination.4.3. The Commissioner shall arrange for administering the practical examination through approved examiners. The practical examination shall be given in the 4 crane categories: 4.3.a. Fixed cab telescoping boom crane;4.3.b. Lattice boom crawler or truck crane;4.3.c. Swing cab telescoping boom crane; and4.4. The practical examination shall consist of four primary exercises or tasks and shall evaluate the applicant's skills in hoisting, booming, swinging, following hand signals, and combination or multi-function operations. The practical examination exercises shall be performed with a load and without a load. The exercises or tasks shall consist of the following: 4.4.a. Task 1 - The rotation and placement of the overhaul ball in a designated stop circle;4.4.b. Task 2 - The following of hand signals;4.4.c. Task 3 - The rotation and placement of the overhaul ball in a fixed enclosure (barrel); and4.4.d. Task 4 - The negotiation of a zigzag corridor with a test weight.