Assessment & Evaluation Methods Flashcards
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Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, what two types of tests must an operator pass to earn crane operator certification?
Answer: A written test and a practical test
Certification under 1926.1427 requires passing both a written knowledge exam and a hands-on practical exam.
What is the maximum validity period of a crane operator certification issued by an accredited testing organization under OSHA?
Answer: 5 years
OSHA limits accredited operator certifications to a maximum of five years before recertification.
In NCCER craft training, what is a Performance Profile?
Answer: A hands-on task the trainee must demonstrate to an evaluator
Performance Profiles are practical tasks that trainees perform while a qualified evaluator observes and scores them.
Which body must accredit a testing organization for its crane operator certifications to satisfy OSHA 1926.1427?
Answer: A nationally recognized accrediting agency
OSHA requires the testing organization to be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Where are a candidate's completed NCCER credentials and assessment results recorded?
Answer: The NCCER Registry
The NCCER Registry keeps transcripts, certificates, and wallet cards for completed assessments.
During a practical exam, an examiner sees the candidate swing a load over a marked area that must be avoided. How is this most likely scored?
Answer: As a penalty or failure point under the exam criteria
Practical exams use set criteria, and moving a load into a restricted zone is a safety error that gets penalized.
Which skill is a crane practical exam primarily designed to measure?
Answer: Smooth, controlled operation of the crane and load
The practical exam checks hands-on control, precision, and safe operating habits.