Self-Erecting Tower Crane Certification Course

Program status: Currently Accepting Applications

The Self-Erecting Tower Crane Operator Certification Course takes 8 days to complete. Upon successful completion, you are fully prepared to be a safe and competent Self-Erecting Tower Crane Operator on any job-site.

Self-Erecting Tower Crane Course

Taught by an accomplished Crane and Rigging Instructor, this training program combines in-class content with practical experience. Students receive 3 days of classroom theory and 4 days of hands on practical training with the certification assessment on the last day.  The goal of this training program is to equip you for a safe career as a knowledgeable, confident and certified Self-Erecting Tower Crane Operator.

The Self-Erecting Tower Crane Operator Course includes 4 core components:

• Level 1 Rigger Certification,
• Common Crane Core Theory,
• Hands on Practical
• Level A Full Scope Certification

After 8 days, you are fully prepared for your Full Scope Certification theory and practical exams to become a certified crane operator. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you become a certified Full Scope Self-Erecting Crane Operator with no restrictions.

Course Outline

• Pre-operational inspection
• Hazard assessment and incident reporting
• Rigger Certification Course
• Crane load chart interpretation
• Radio communications and hand signals
• Crane maintenance requirements
• Crane erection & dismantle procedures
• Written lift plans for critical lifts
• Equipment logbook
• WorksafeBC Regulations,
• ASME Codes and CSA Standards related to crane safety

Tuition and fees

$17,950.00 + 5% gst (includes all assessment, certification fees and manual)

Assessment

Assessment is completed by a Fulford Certification assessor, who determines if you pass or fail. After you are certified as a Full Scope Self-Erect Crane Operator, you may begin your career with no operating restrictions.

Entrance requirements

• Manual dexterity
• Adequate hearing and vision
• Good reading comprehension
• Fluent English

Location

The Self Erecting Tower Crane Operator Certification Course is scheduled on demand. Classes are from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (with 30 minutes for lunch) from Monday to Friday at Bigfoot Crane Company, 2170 Carpenter Street in Abbotsford B.C.

Click here to download our program outline