This course is for new operators getting ready to challenge the BC Crane Safe Folding Boom Cranes 22 tons and Under test.

Course content includes the following:

• Theory for crane operations,
• Crane certification,
• Reading load charts,
• Hand signals and relaying hand signals,
• Calculating loads to be lifted,
• Knowing the crane capacity,
• Basic rigging of loads,
• Proper rigging requirements,
• Using hydraulics,
• Pre-trip safety inspection of both the truck and the crane,
• Keeping a log of crane use,
• Completing pre-trip inspections for both truck and crane log entries,
• Securing the crane prior to using the crane,
• Proper traffic control,
• PPE,
• Using remote controls,
• Overhead hazards,
• Electrical hazards,
• Lifting loads according to load charts,
• Wind conditions and when not to attempt a lift,
• Folding the crane and unfolding the crane,
• Using manual control (when required),
• Using multiple controls,
• Post-trip inspections and reporting problems with the crane.

Practical training includes:

• Reading load charts,
• Hand signals and relaying hand signals,
• Calculating loads to be lifted,
• Knowing the crane capacity,
• Checking for crane certification,
• Basic rigging of loads,
• Proper rigging requirements,
• Using hydraulics,
• Pre-trip safety inspection of both the truck and the crane,
• Keeping a log of crane use,
• Completing pre-trip inspections for both the truck and the crane log entries,
• Securing the crane prior to using the crane,
• Proper traffic control,
• PPE,
• Using remote controls,
• Overhead hazards,
• Electrical hazards,
• Lifting loads according to load charts,
• Wind conditions and when not to attempt a lift,
• Folding the crane and unfolding the crane,
• Using manual control (when required),
• Post-trip inspections and reporting problems with the crane.

The crane operator certifications can be requested to occur very shortly after completion of this course; this will ensure operators receive their training just prior to their certification exams.