Bigfoot Academy

Overhead Crane & Rigging Fundamentals Course

Program Status: Currently Accepting Applications

Our Overhead Cranes and Rigging course has been developed for those with an occupational requirement to be trained to safely undertake work activities that involve the operation of an Overhead Cranes.

This Overhead Cranes and Rigging course will also establish an understanding of the statutory requirements of the federal COHS, Provincial and Territorial OH&S legislations.

Why Get Your Overhead Crane & Rigging Fundamentals Course Training From Bigfoot Academy?

Taught by an accomplished Crane and Rigging Instructor at your location, this course combines in-class content with practical experience. Students receive 4 hours of classroom theory and 4 hours of hands on practical training to ensure your employees are well trained and qualified to perform their daily hoisting and rigging duties. The goal of the Overhead Crane and Rigging Course is to equip you for a safe career as a knowledgeable and confident operator.

Our programs have been meticulously designed by industry leaders, making Bigfoot Crane Academy one of the best crane operator schools in the entire country.

In operation since 2008, we are the oldest private crane training provider in BC. Our crane training program is supported by Fulford, and BC Crane Safety.

Course Outline

  • Crane Types and Components
  • General Terminology
  • Crane Hand Signals
  • Regulations and Safe Operating Procedures
  • Pre-Operational Inspections
  • Rigging Hardware
  • How to Determine Load Weight and Center of Gravity
  • Rigging Inspection and Rejection Criteria
  • Rigging Hitches and Rigging Capacity Chart Interpretation
  • Estimating Sling Angles

Course Duration

Course duration is one 8-hour day.

Classes are a total of 8 hours from 7:30 am to 3:30 PM (with 30 minutes for lunch) from Monday to Friday.

PDF Program Outline

Download Our Overhead Crane & Rigging Fundamentals Course Course Outline

Training Location

This program is only provided at customer locations where a crane is available.

Tuition & Fees

$2,950.00 + GST. This price includes an instructor and material for up to 10 participants, for one 8-hour day.

Simple Steps to Register

Contact The Academy

Find the course you are looking for and reach out to our team online or by phone to discuss your training needs.

Choose a Date

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

Customize Your Course

We’ll work with you to tailor the course content to meet your operational requirements.

Start Training!

Finalize your booking, and we’ll bring our expert instructors to your site for training.