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Home<\/span>\u203a<\/span>Drill Rig Operator<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Drill Rig Operator” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”top-description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”page-content-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f7f2″ positioning=”none” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e8e4dc” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| align-items: center;||}||||selector .et_pb_button_module_wrapper {|| display: inline-block;|| margin-right: 14px;|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;||}||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”@media (max-width: 980px) {|| selector {|| margin-bottom: 16px !important;|| }||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_2_line_height=”1.15em” header_3_text_color=”#1c2128″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.25em” custom_margin=”||32px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector h2 {|| margin-bottom: 20px;||}||selector h3 {|| margin-bottom: 16px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/h2>\n

The CCO Drill Rig Operator certification is a nationally recognized and internationally accredited program for specialized drilling machines that use a crane carrier or base to position drilling equipment. Certifications are available for Foundation Drill Rigs (FDR) and Anchor\/Micropile Drill Rigs (AMP).<\/p>\n

Who Is a Drill Rig Operator?<\/h3>\n

A drill rig operator safely controls foundation or anchor\/micropile drill rigs and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operation, inspections, maintenance and jobsite safety procedures.<\/p>\n

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Standard<\/div>\n
ASME B30.30<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Exam Format<\/div>\n
Written + Practical<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Validity<\/div>\n
5 Years<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The Path to Certification<\/h2>\n

Follow these four steps to earn your CCO Drill Rig Operator certification.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span> Confirm Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Be at least 18 years old and comply with CCO\u2019s Substance Abuse Policy and Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n

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02<\/span> Apply Online<\/h3>\n

Submit your application and pay the exam fees through the myCCO portal.<\/p>\n

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03<\/span> Take the Written Exam<\/h3>\n

Take and pass the written exam. Choose from online proctored, event-based, or test-center testing.<\/p>\n

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04<\/span> Take the Practical Exam<\/h3>\n

Schedule with a CCO Practical Proctor to complete and pass the hands-on exam at an approved site.<\/p>\n

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Drill Rig Specialties<\/h2>\n

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FDR<\/span><\/p>\n

Foundation Drill Rig<\/h3>\n

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AMP<\/span><\/p>\n

Anchor\/Micropile Drill Rig<\/h3>\n

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Written & Practical Exam Content<\/h2>\n

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Written Exam Content<\/h3>\n

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Exam Format<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written Examination (Core + Specialty):<\/strong> Tests knowledge and skills related to the safe operation of drill rigs.<\/p>\n

Knowledge Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n