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Who is this program for?
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Entry-level workers
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Swampers & ground crew
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Individuals interested in pursuing a Mobile Crane Operator Red Seal ticket
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Anyone seeking hands-on introduction to crane operations
What you need before you start:
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CSA-approved steel-toe boots and basic PPE
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Willingness to work outdoors
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Physical ability to climb, lift, and stand for extended periods
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Valid Class 5 driver’s license (preferred)
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Desire to learn, follow direction, and an interest in crane operation and safety
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Program Elements:
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Crane Types & Components
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Spotting & Communications
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Rigging Fundamentals
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Compliance Courses
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Duration: 3 Weeks (120 hours)
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Safety & Regulations
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Crane Math & Chart Reading
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Equipment Familiarization
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Basic Lift Planning
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Schedule: Full Time
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Crane time with Journeyman Operator
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Exposure to 110T & 160T cranes
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Mentorship from experienced journeyperson operators
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Safety awareness when working around cranes
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Exposure to rigging, lift planning, and site-based crane operations
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides professional instruction in safe, efficient, and productive hands-on experience, of foundational training towards entry into BC’s formal Mobile Crane Operator Apprenticeships. The student will be instructed in and will perform exercises for Entry-level workers, swampers and ground crew. This course includes training in equipment simulators as support to crane equipment and it will ensure that the student understands the safe and proper use of the machine. Simulator training includes “walkaround” or pre-trip, control familiarization, basic machine functions and multi functioning. Additionally, simulator training includes performing tasks and simulated projects. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be certified as a Crane support Rigger.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have reliably demonstrated the following competencies:
• Identify different types of Cranes
• Be certified in Rigging Fundamentals
• Hand Signals
• Certified on all necessary compliance courses
• On-site safety
• communication skills, using signs, 2-way radios, machine signals and hand signals.
This course is Pre-apprenticeship Foundations. The training includes:
• Crane Types & Rigging
• Spotting & Communications and Signal Person
• Rigging Fundamentals
• Safety & Regulations
• Equipment Familiarization
• Basic Lift planning
• Instructor led learning - certifications will be based on assessment of competencies.
PRE-REQUISITES
No courses are required to be taken prior to commencing the program; however, the following items below are required for all students.
• Able to complete a 3-point mount and dis-mount on/off machine.
• Ability to sit long periods of time, and sustain some vibration from the machine.
• Able to physically perform the various tasks, including the joysticks & controls in the machine outlined therein. Demonstration may be required.
• The minimum age (with parental consent) of students permitted to enroll in our programs is 16 years of age. Students will be evaluated on an ongoing basis by an instructor with a complete written evaluation at course end.
Upon the successful completion of this program, the student will be certified as being proficient in Pre-Crane Foundations. Certification will be based on an assessment of competencies for each machine operated within the program.
COURSE DURATION
• Program length is 4 weeks
• 40.0 Excavator time
• 20.0 Hours Compliance
• 100 Hours On-site
160 Total Hours
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A combined vision to build a job-ready workforce through mentorship, hands on experience, and foundational training that supports entry into BC’s formal Mobile Crane Operator apprenticeship.
“From the ground up - mentoring the next generation of Red Seal crane operators"
In-class simulator instruction, limited lecture, video and in-the-field practical instruction
In classroom theory and simulator instruction and in-the-field practical training
Student will be evaluated on ongoing bases by Instructor with a complete written evaluation at the end of the program.
Basic machine operations, maintenance, on-site safety, basic communication.
Being part of a construction site with mobile cranes means that everyone plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. While you may not be directly involved in crane setup and operation, your awareness and adherence to safety guidelines are integral. By respecting safety zones, staying vigilant about ground conditions, and being aware of communication and load capacity practices, you contribute to building a safer workplace for yourself and your colleagues. Remember, a culture of safety is a collective effort, and your commitment to these principles ensures that everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.