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CCPO: Certified Concrete Pump Operator

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CCPO Provisional Certificates expire on November 1, 2024

WorkSafeBC will not grant any further extensions to the January 1, 2024, regulatory deadline. After November 1, 2024, all uncertified operators must abide by the stipulations in Part 20.26.6 of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation, which requires that any uncertified operator in BC work under supervision of a certified operator. "Certified" means that the operator holds a valid CCPO certification granted by the BCCSA’s Certified Concrete Pump Operator program. Certifications are specific to pump types, and a single operator may hold multiple certifications.

BC PUMP OPERATOR CERTIFICATION TIMELINE
2015 - 2018
Industry consultation to assist in development of certification program and regulatory framework.
2019 - 2020
WorkSafeBC holds public hearings and drafts new regulation requiring pump operator certification.
September 1, 2019, BCCSA launches CCPO program as a voluntary certification.
Early 2021
WorkSafeBC announces newly drafted regulation is approved and will go into effect on December 1, 2021.
December 1, 2021
WorkSafeBC implements new regulation without enforcement to allow industry a two-year grace period to certify operators before enforcement begins on January 1, 2024.
December 2023
WorkSafeBC announces a 6-month extension for those who did not meet the January 1st deadline. The extension allows pump operators to work without full certification via a BCCSA issued provisional certificate until July 1st, 2024.
January 1, 2024
New regulation goes into effect per OHSR 20.26.6, with provisional certificates accepted until July 1st, 2024.
June 2024
Due to the still high number of operators not certified after the deadline, WorkSafeBC issues a final extension to the provisional certificate allowing operators to work uncertified with a provisional certificate until November 1st, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Provisional certification acceptance expires. All operators in BC must be either fully certified OR work under the supervision of a certified person to legally operate a concrete pump in BC.
CCPO: Certified Concrete Pump Operator

Register for your CCPO

Learn how to register for your Certified Concrete Pump Operator (CCPO) Certification

Those who hold the Certified Concrete Pump Operator Certification (CCPO) have demonstrated theoretical knowledge of concrete pump operations and they have shown they can apply this knowledge by working competently in the field. The CCPO can open the door to well paying employment and career advancement. As a CCPO, you can be proud to be part of an elite group of technically qualified personnel. But you will be expected to uphold high standards of ethical and safety standards.

We welcome your registration!

4 steps before you register:

1

Read the Overview

It contains the background information you need to determine if the CCPO is right for you.

2

Know the Exams

There are two (2) exams that you must take and pass to get your CCPO.

3

Understand the Policies

Before you register make sure that you know and agree to all of the certification rules and regulations.

4

Lets Get Started!

BC Regulatory Requirement

Changes to the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation in British Columbia

Effective January 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC passed amendments to Part 20 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC) making certification mandatory for all concrete pump operators working in British Columbia.

As per Part 20.26.6 Operator Certification,

  • (2) On and after January 1, 2024, a person must not operate a concrete pump or placing boom at a workplace unless the person
    • (a) holds a valid concrete pump operator's certificate, issued by the certification authority, for the class or type of concrete pump or placing boom being operated and operates the concrete pump or placing boom in accordance with any conditions set out on the certificate, or
    • (b) operates the concrete pump or placing boom
      • (i) under the supervision of a person who holds a valid concrete pump operator's certificate for the class or type of concrete pump or placing boom being operated, and
      • (ii) in accordance with the directions of the certificate holder.

Currently, the Certified Concrete Pump Operator Program delivered by the BCCSA is the only certifying authority issuing certifications to concrete pump operators in British Columbia. The CCPO Program adheres to the requirements of Part 20 of the OHS Regulation and is working toward ANAB accreditation in ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

Renew your CCPO

How to renew your Certified Concrete Pump Operator (CCPO) Certification

Your CCPO certification is valid for 5 years. After 5 years, you must recertify.

To Recertify:

1

Start the recertification process up to 12 months (365 days) before your certification expires.

Renewing early won't shorten its validity.

2

Register for the Written Exam.

You can find out how in the Registering for the Written Exam section.

3

Write and pass the Written Exam.

By passing the Written Exam with at least 70%, you demonstrate that your knowledge of standards, equipment and safety practices has adequetly kept pace with industry changes.

4

Meet the experience requirement.

If you've completed 1,000 hours of documented related experience during the certification period (5 years), then you do not need to re-take the Practical Exam. For more information, see the Certification Renewal section.

Ready to recertify?  Go to the CCPO Portal