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Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. For more information, see the Designated Trades Profile on Alberta’s Tradesecrets website.
Any of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Client Service Offices located throughout Alberta. For a list of office locations and telephone numbers, click on "Contact Us" on the home page of the Tradesecrets website (tradesecrets.alberta.ca).
Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you must have a certificate that is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to operate a boom truck, tower crane or mobile crane in Alberta.
Terms of apprenticeship vary for each branch of this trade, ranging from 1 to 3 years (12-month periods). Each year includes a minimum number of hours of on-the-job training (100 to 1,800 hours) and 5 days to 6 weeks of classroom instruction
Apprentices must find suitable employers who are willing to hire and train apprentices.
Crane and hoisting equipment operators from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta. For more information, see the Recognized Trade Certificates page of the Tradesecrets website.
