2016_SOW-3E2_Civilian_Crane_Certifications_edits.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

Civil Engineer Crane Course Civilian Certifications

4 Feb 2016

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide Air Force Civil Engineer Equipment Operators that attend an Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) approved mobile crane certification course with an accredited civilian certification. A driving force behind this project is the publishing of the Civil Engineer Flight Plan that identifies the strategic objective of recruitment and retention of Civil Engineers and mandated the development of education and training programs that sequence with accredited technical programs for Total-Force airmen.

2.0 Civilian Accredited Crane Certifications

2.1 Provide access to an accredited crane certification which:

2.1.1 Includes separate practical and written examinations.

2.1.2 Both examinations must be administrable by AFCEC approved instructors.

2.1.3 Both examinations must be administrable at AFCEC approved training sites.

2.1.4 Must provide student with certification based on both crane type and crane capacity.

2.1.5 Certification should be available in the following capacity increments.

2.1.5.1 Under 21 tons

2.1.5.2 21-75 tons

2.1.5.1 Over 75 tons

2.2 Certification must be recognized in all 50 United States

2.3 Certification shall be accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or both and must meet OSHA requirements for crane operator certification.

3.0 Target Audience

The target audience for these certifications will be AF Civil Engineer Equipment Operators.

4.0 Desired Goals

To have Airmen return from training with a thorough understanding of mobile crane operations and to possess an accredited civilian certification verifying that knowledge.

5.0 Government Furnished Property and Services

The AFCEC approved mobile crane training locations will provide all personnel and equipment required to support administration of these written and practical examinations.