Stiff Boom Crane Operator Certification Course

40 TONNES & UNDER STIFF BOOM CRANE OPERATOR PROGRAM

Bigfoot Crane Academy offers a comprehensive certification program designed to prepare you for a career as a crane operator.

The Stiff Boom Crane Operator Course is one-of-a-kind; through a blend of theory and practical training you will be fully prepared to challenge the Level A assessment which takes place on the last day of the 3-week program.

Upon successful completion you will be a fully certified Level A – 40 tonnes & Under Stiff Boom and Unlimited Tonnage Folding Boom Crane operator.

With Level A Certification you will be able to start working without any supervision restrictions or company sponsorship. Level A Certification is non-expiry and fully recognized in British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon and Washington State.

Program Outline

• Pre-operational inspection
• Hazard assessment and incident reporting
• Rigger Certification Course

Entrance requirements

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

Certification Assessment

The Certification Assessment is completed by a Fulford Certification assessor, who determines if you pass or fail. After you are certified as a Full Scope Stiff Boom 40 tonnes and under/Unlimited tonnage Folding Boom Crane Operator, you may begin your career with no operating restrictions.

Location

The Stiff Boom Crane Operator 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.