Training &
NCCER Certified Signal Person
Signal PersonCertification
Be the eyes and the voice of the lift. Two Fridays of classroom and hands-on practice in Portland, TX, then a written and practical test. $200 holds your seat.
01The Course
What The
Course Covers
A qualified signal person is required on any lift where the operator can't see the load. This course teaches the standard hand signals, the voice and radio procedures that keep a lift moving safely, and the judgment to stop one. You practice signaling real movements, then test out written and hands-on.
What you'll learn
- Industry-standard crane hand signals
- Voice and radio communication on the lift
- Signal person responsibilities and when to stop the lift
- Working with the operator and the rigging crew
- Two days of classroom and hands-on practice
- Written and practical test, certification on completion
02Schedules
Built Around
Your Shift.
Every format ends the same way: a written and hands-on test-out in our accredited testing room, and a credential on the NCCER Registry.
Two days of training. Starts every other Friday.
03Who It's For
Who Takes
This Course
Most Advanced Rigger students add Signal Person so they can fill either role on a crew.
Refineries, plants, construction and shipyards all need a qualified signal person on the ground.
No experience required. If you can learn the signals, you can earn the card.
04The Process
Three Steps To Certified
Register & Hold Your Seat
Book online in about two minutes. $200 holds your spot. Bring your photo ID and PPE on day one; pens, notebooks, snacks and drinks are on us.
Train Classroom & Hands-On
Real rigging hardware, real load calculations, real crane hand signals. Small classes so you actually get your hands on the gear.
Test Out & Get Credentialed
Written and practical assessment right here in our accredited testing room. Pass, and your NCCER credential goes on the national registry.
05Who's Teaching You
Your Instructors
Andres Herrera
After years of hands-on field experience, Andres and his business partner built Prime Lift to help craft professionals earn the credentials that move their careers.
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Frank Torres
Frank is an NCCER Advanced Rigger and Signal Person with more than 10 years of crane and rigging experience, and he brings all of it into the classroom.
Read more06Common Questions
Signal Person FAQ
Two Fridays, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the written and practical test at the end.
$1,000. A $200 deposit secures your seat and the remaining $800 is due before class begins. Klarna, Afterpay, Zelle and in-house financing are available.
No. Signal Person stands on its own. Many students take it alongside Advanced Rigger, but it isn't a prerequisite.
Yes. Your NCCER Signal Person credential is recorded on the NCCER Registry.
A government-issued photo ID for NCCER testing. Come dressed for a work day: safety glasses, gloves, a hard hat and steel-toe boots. Pens, paper, notebooks, snacks and drinks are provided.
Your Future Starts Here
Building Skills.
Bettering Futures.
Spots are limited and classes fill. Lock your seat in now, start studying early, and come ready to pass.