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An excellent program for beginners and experienced operators. It is also a great opportunity for supervisors, safety personnel, and others to experience what it feels like to operate a real crane. The hands-on portion covers the fundamentals of crane operation with emphasis on how to control the load, pre-operational inspection, setup and safety devices. We cover all OSHA required training topics in the program.
4 days | $1,195 (This course is not currently being scheduled for open enrollment)
FREE CIA Operator Qualification
Equipment
- Telescoping Boom Cranes
- Lattice Boom Cranes
- Boom Trucks
- Industrial Cranes
- Articulating Boom Cranes
- Digger Derricks
- Service/Mechanic Truck Cranes
- Carry Decks
- Knuckle Booms
Topics
- OSHA & ASME crane standards
- Causes & results of crane accidents
- Types of mobile cranes, components & terminology
- Interpreting load charts correctly
- Pre-operational inspection
- Crane setup and recognizing site hazards
- Safe operating practices & procedures
- Operator responsibilities
- Pick & carry operations
- Safety procedures for boom and jib assembly/disassembly
- Safety procedures for working cranes near power lines
- Hand & voice signals
- Hoisting personnel
- Basic rigging procedures
Requirements for Operator Qualification
- Complete the Crane Institute of America Mobile Crane Operator training program
- Meet ASME B30.5 physical qualifications for crane operators
- Have a minimum of three years’ experience as the designated operator of mobile cranes or one year for boom trucks (A trainee qualification will be issued to applicants with less experience)
- Pass written exams
You will receive
- Mobile Cranes Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- Mobile Crane Operator Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ASME standards, load charts, pre-operational inspection checklists, etc.)
- Hand Signal Card
- Rigger’s Capacity Card
- Certificate of Training
