Bigfoot Academy

Crane Operator Competency Evaluations

Program Status: Currently Accepting Applications

WorkSafeBC requires documented crane operator competency evaluations for every operator, on every crane type, and at each specific job site. Sites can be shut down if these evaluations are not completed.

Bigfoot Academy provides fully compliant Operator Competency Evaluations designed to verify that crane operators meet the required standards for safe, knowledgeable, and efficient operation. Our instructors come directly to your job site to complete these assessments on the crane your operator is using.

Why Get Your Crane Operator Competency Evaluations Training From Bigfoot?

With over 15 years of experience and industry-recognized instructors, Bigfoot Crane Academy is one of Canada’s most trusted crane training and assessment providers.

We have been operating since 2008 and remain the oldest private crane training provider in BC. Our programs are supported by Fulford and BC Crane Safety, and built on rigorous WorkSafeBC, ASME, and CSA standards.

Our goal is not just to assess your operators, we work with your team until they are successful.

Evaluation Outline

Theory Knowledge

  • Safe operating practices
  • Communication knowledge
  • Rigging capacity calculations
  • Rigging chart interpretation
  • Rigging inspection & rejection criteria
  • Critical lift planning & WorkSafeBC documentation
  • WorkSafeBC regulations
  • ASME & CSA standards
  • Electrical safety
  • Multi-crane site requirements
  • Load chart interpretation

Practical Knowledge

  • Site book & logbook compliance
  • Hazard assessment
  • Limit testing
  • Pre-operational inspection
  • Crane setup
  • Demonstrating load control (with and without load)

Crane Types We Evaluate

  • Tower Crane
  • Self-Erect Tower Crane
  • Mobile Crane
  • Stiff Boom Crane
  • Folding Boom Crane
  • Mini Crawler Crane
  • Overhead / Gantry Crane

PDF Program Outline

Download Our Crane Operator Competency Evaluations Course Outline

Training Location

Evaluations are conducted at your job site, using the crane each operator will be working on. This ensures full compliance with WorkSafeBC site-specific competency requirements.

Tuition & Fees

$2,950.00 + GST 1-Day Crane Operator Competency Evaluation

    • Folding Boom & Stiff Boom Crane – We can assess 2 Operators per day
    • Tower Crane & Mobile Crane – We can assess 1 Operator per day

Simple Steps to Register

Pick Your Course

Select from a range of training programs tailored to meet your personal career goals or the specific needs of your team.

Book or Inquire About Dates

Select the best time that works for you or your teams schedule from our scheduled training dates. ​

Fill In Your Details

Provide your personal and any relevant details, ensuring that you or your staff are fully prepared for training.

Start Training!

You or your team is ready to begin your hands-on and theoretical training, designed to equip you with the skills needed.