focus on education, training and compliance within the load-handling industry. GCI offers a range of NCCCOaligned courses, including rigger levels I and II, signal person and mobile crane training. All instruction is led by industry professionals with some having 20 years of field experience. hands-on learning and practical application.
Formerly known as Glenn’ s Crane Institute, GCI recently rebranded while retaining the acronym to reflect a broader
Built Around Real- World Experience
The crane and rigging industry relies on skilled operators, and training plays a key role in keeping work sites safe and efficient. At GCI, operator education is treated as more than a box to check for certification. Classroom lessons are paired with hands-on practice so trainees can build skills they’ ll actually use on the job.
Hands-on operation is central to the curriculum. GCI has the cranes and equipment on-site to allow trainees to practice under conditions that will prepare them for certification. For most candidates, working on actual equipment better prepares
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