Boom Truck Programs

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Excellent preparation for taking CIC certification exams and becoming a nationally accredited certified Boom Truck Operator!

Price: 4 Days – $995

Free Operator Qualification Certificate!
3 Days Classroom
2 Days Hands-On
Download Operator Application

Avoid accidents. Learn how to operate boom trucks the right way. An excellent program for beginners and experienced operators. Classroom and hands-on instruction specifically designed to qualify personnel in the safe operation of boom trucks. Qualification certificate ensures that participants meet or exceed requirements of OSHA and ASME.

Hands-On

• Pre-operational inspection
• Proper boom truck setup
• How to install & reeve load blocks & headache balls
• Principles of boom truck operation
• How to control load swing
• Safety devices & operational aids
• How to stow & erect extensions & jibs
• Start-up and shutdown

You Will Learn

• Causes & results of crane accidents.
• Types, components & terminology.
• How boom trucks are rated.
• How to interpret and use load charts.
• Pre-lift considerations.
• Safe operating practices and procedures.
• Operator, rigger & supervisory responsibilities.
• How to perform pre-operational inspections.
• How to prepare for a critical lift.
• Correct hand signals & responsibility of signal persons.
• Procedures for safely working boom trucks around power lines.
• How to comply with OSHA and ASME safety requirements.
• OSHA’s requirements when hoisting personnel with cranes.
• Using load weight & load moment indicators.
• Rigging: wire rope, slings, chain, rigging hardware, lifting devices, calculating sling loading, reeving, determining load weight, safe rigging practices and procedures and how to prepare a lift plan.

Operator Qualification Certificate Requirements

• Pass a physical examination. A CDL physical is acceptable.
• Complete a Crane Institute of America Boom Truck Operator training program.
• Pass a written examination.
• Pass a practical examination if possessing less than 1 year operating experience.

A trainee qualification certificate is available for personnel who do not meet operator experience requirements.

You Will Receive

• Boom Truck Operator workbook
• Mobile Cranes safety handbook
• Rigging safety handbook
• Pre-operational inspection forms
• Rigger’s capacity card
• Hand signal card
• Safety decals
• Certificate of training
• Operator qualification card, if applicable

Locations & Dates

• Orlando/Sanford – January 23-26, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – May 21-24, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – July 23-26, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – October 8-11, 2012

For later scheduled dates, call our office at (800) 832-2726.