Sunday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The following certification programs and examinations will be offered during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008.  All certification courses and examinations will be scheduled at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Please contact the organizations listed below for more information about these programs.

Certified Equipment Manager Exam  & Study Course, by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals

The Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) designation is the only recognized standard for judging the qualifications of a manager of heavy off-road equipment or manager of municipal/government fleets. It is an attainable goal for equipment managers who want to be identified as exceptional. To achieve this goal, it takes personal motivation and depends on dedication to professionalism.

A Certified Equipment Manager is an equipment manager who possesses a mastery of the following 16 areas: Benchmarking; Employee training; Environmental requirements as they apply to fleet management; Financial management or governmental financial management; Human resources; Life cycle analysis; Negotiations; Outsourcing; Parts management; Preventive maintenance; Risk management; Safety; Shop/facilities management; Specifications; Technology; and Warranty and Performance guarantees.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 is the only place outside of AEMP meetings to obtain the prestigious credential.

Location of Study Course:  The Riviera
*Study Course is held in conjunction with the AEMP’s 26th Management Conference.

Date of Exam:  Wednesday, March 12, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location of Exam: ConExpo/ConAgg

Qualifications:  Equipment managers with a minimum five years managing fleet assets, completion of the CEM application form.  To download the form, and to learn more about the CEM, go to www.aemp.org. 

Deadline to Register:  February 1, 2008

Fees
All inclusive:  $1,150, which includes all course study materials, the Career Equipment Fleet Manager manual, application fee, 16 hour study course, and CEM Exam fees.  Some meals/events pertaining to the AEMP Convention included.  Go to www.aemp.org for conference details.

Exam Only:
Application Fee:  $50, non-refundable
Exam Fee:  $295
Career Equipment Fleet Manager Manual:  $245

Contact:
Stan Orr, CAE
AEMP Certification
P. O. Box 1368
Glenwood Springs, CO  81602
970-384-0510, ext 204
stan@aemp.org

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Certfication Examinations

Date and Cost of CCO Written Exams
	Tuesday, March 11 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
		Mobile Crane, Core and One Specialty	$165
		Additional Specialties	$10
		Tower Crane	$165
		Overhead Crane	$165
Date and Cost of CCO Practical Exams
	Wednesday, March 12 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
		Mobile or Tower Crane	$60
		Additional Mobile Crane Types	$10

Deadline to Register for Exams: February 15, 2008

Contact:
Shawna Parham
NCCCO
2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 505
Fairfax, VA  22031-4312
Phone:  (703) 560-2391
Fax:  (703) 560-2392
Email: sparham@nccco.org

NCCCO will also hold a Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop for Mobile and Tower Cranes.  Contact NCCCO for more details.