Northwest Regional Crane Operator & Rigger Skills Competition

Words: Jonah BeyerIndustrial Training International is proud to host the Pacific Northwest Regional Crane Operator & Rigger Skills Competition June 27, 2015 at ITI Headquarters in Woodland, Wash. The skills competition will serve as the centerpiece of a day filled with activities including, an open house, vendor showcase, and customer/community appreciation.

ITI offers rigging, crane, and inspection training, as well advanced instruction for rigging engineering, lift planning, and management training. Its world class clients include Boeing, NASA, Shell, Ford, Kimberly Clark, and others. ITI conducts the majority of its crane and rigging training at client locations around the world. It also has locations in Woodland, Wash.; Memphis, Tenn.; Anchorage, Alaska; Edmonton, Alberta; Rio de Janeiro; Lima; and Singapore.

ITI conducts certification exam prep courses for a variety of certifications and qualifications, including CIC. Other field services include accident investigation, performance evaluations, lift director, and critical lift planning.

Visit www.craneinstitutecertification.com/news/regional-events for more information.
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