VA Education Benefits

October 2026 Edition

VA Education Benefits


Eligible veterans may now receive reimbursement for approved CCO preparatory courses through VA education benefits, including Crane Tech's CCO preparation courses and Professional Operator Development (POD) programs.


If you have remaining VA education benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement of approved course costs. Our team can help you understand which courses qualify and answer questions about the reimbursement process. Contact Us to Learn More

Certification vs. Qualification: What's the Difference?


A certified operator isn't automatically qualified—and that distinction matters more than many employers realize. Whether you're assigning operators, evaluating employees, or managing training records, understanding these terms can help you make better decisions and avoid common compliance pitfalls.


See Why it Matters

Man in industrial setting wearing hearing protection.

Hearing Conservation Month


Loud tools add up over a shift and over a career, raising the chance of missing instructions or alarms. Small changes—quieter equipment, work-practice controls, and a proper fit on earplugs or earmuffs—can bring exposure down to safe levels and improve communication on the job. Get the five steps and quick tools you can share with your crew.


Find five steps to cut exposure

Your location. Your schedule.


Keep crews on the job while we deliver practical training at your facility. Put year-end funds to work and check off requirements. Large or small groups, evenings or weekends—we’ll fit your shifts and leave you with OSHA compliant records.


Evenings and weekends available; groups large or small.


Call 1-800-290-0007 or request a quote.

Results Our Clients Notice


Your team’s success matters to us. Expect valuable training delivered with care and a smooth process start to finish.


Call 1-800-290-0007 to schedule on-site training and get results like these.

Client quote -The training was smooth and well-executed. Techs were engaged it was aseamless process. — Area Maintenance Manager of a Leading Global Tech Company.

Looking for Training Before the End of the Year?


Want to use remaining training funds before budgets reset? Looking to strengthen safety and keep work moving?


Our open-enrollment classes put people on the equipment, walk them through what’s required, and send them back to work with documentation OSHA and your auditors will recognize. Upcoming courses are offered in Houston, Tampa, and South Louisiana (Morgan City area).


Programs include Mobile Crane Operator (CCO Certification m prep available), Qualified Rigger Level 1 & 2 + Signalperson, Forklift Operator/Train-the-Trainer, Overhead Crane Operator/Inspector, Mobile Crane Inspector, and Articulating Crane/Loader (CCO).


Need help choosing? Our Training Advisors can recommend the right course and timing for your goals and crew size.


Call 1-800-290-0007 to register or view the full schedule.

Open Enrollment

On-Site Training

About Crane Tech

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1215 Millennium Parkway
Brandon, FL 33511
800-521-7669
 
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