CIS Now Offers WIOA-Approved Crane & Rigging Certification Program
Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS), Carrollton, Ga., now offers an introductory crane, rigging, safety and operator certification class that meets Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements for financial aid. The program prepares individuals for great career options in the fields of Power Generation, Electric, Water, Gas, Communications, or Commercial Building.
The <a href=”https://centeredonsafety.com/wioa-crane-rigging-certification/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>WIOA-approved program</a> includes training for rigging (connecting) skills, signal person, OSHA 10 safety, and an introduction to craft skills. The skills attained in the five-week program are valid for life.
The program is designed for those who find themselves either unemployed or underemployed, explained Noel Whelchel, trainer and inspector with CIS. “For those who either don’t have a job or have one but want to go into something else for more money or opportunity, it’s a good way to transition to the construction field.” Some applicants may have some experience in construction work. Others may be “totally green,” said Whelchel, but by completing the program, people at all skills levels can make themselves more marketable with the certifications achieved with the program.
In weeks 1 & 2 of the five weeks, participants get an Introduction to Craft Skills that includes instruction in basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic employability, and material handling. Week 3 focuses on basic rigger and signal person skills; and weeks 4 and 5 cover mobile crane operator instruction.
A federal program, WIOA allows individuals who are unemployed or underemployed to receive funds for retraining. The amount of tuition coverage will vary depending on the individual’s circumstances, and CIS will connect the applicant with his or her local unemployment office, also known as a “One-Stop Center” or Career Center, to verify qualification.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency test, (GED), said Whelchel. Proof of education must be presented upon application.
Applicants not possessing a high school diploma or GED will be required to complete an in-person interview with CIS staff in order to assess applicable skills necessary for successful completion of the training.
