Job Title

 

Crane Operator/Hoisting Engineer

 

Job Description

 

Crane Operators or Hoisting Engineers usually work at construction sites, ship loading docks, railway yards, offshore drilling rigs or other locations. They work on cranes or draglines to lift, place, and position or remove a large object or heavy equipment. They are usually coordinated by a supervisor by hand signs. They might work for different construction, mining, shipbuilding, railway, and crane rental companies.


 Education Requirements

 

To become a Crane Operator, one has to successfully complete an apprenticeship program. After that, one can take a provincial/territorial certification in the field. Some requirements for the apprenticeship program in Crane Operating are:

 

  • Grade 12 completion with courses in Math, Blueprint reading if possible.
  • Driver license Class D
  • The Apprenticeship Programs may vary in length depending on the equipment. Range is from 1 to 3 years.
  • 6,800 working hours required to graduate from the apprenticeship program.
  • Related work experience or completion of a crane operator program at a post secondary institution can reduce the time required to complete the apprenticeship.

 

The Certification Requirements

 

Crane operator certification is required in some of Canadian provinces. To gain the certification one has to:

 

  • Complete the Crane Operator Apprenticeship Program ( one to three years)
  • Pass the examination at the end of Apprenticeship Program

 

After the certification achievement, the next step is the Interprovincial Exam for Interprovincial Standard?s Red Seal Certification that allows you to work as a Crane Operator anywhere in Canada.

 

As a crane operator it is recommended to keep up with the technology in order to be able to perform your job.

 

Schools of Crane Operator/Hoisting Engineer in Canada

 

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (905) 721-2000
Web: http://www.durhamcollege.ca/
 
Niagara College          
Niagara, Ontario, Canada                                   
Tel: (905) 735 2211, ext. 7559 
Web: http://www.niagarac.on.ca/

 

Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario                 
Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada                      
Tel: (613) 543-2911              
Web: http://www.oetio.com/01/01fr.htm

 

For up-to-date information

 

Crane and Hoist Association of Ontario
Web: http://www.chsa.com/

 

Ministry of Education and Training
Web: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/

 

Apprenticeship Subject Pathways
Web: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf