Level A Folding Boom Cranes

Level A is the highest level of certification you can achieve. This level is a journeyperson status. The operator has the knowledge skill and ability to perform any lift on any given day that is within the safer operation and lifting capacity of the crane being used. Including lifts deemed as critical lifts.

Folding Booms tickets are generally cheaper and easier to operate compared to the stiff boom. If you want an entry level path into crane operating this is the certificate for you.

Level A Folding Boom Course Overview

Course Description

  • 2 days of classroom time
  • 2 Days of crane time. Required to complete the practical assessment.
  • One on one training from instructors.
  • Jobsite knowledge and tips
  • Crane setup instructions and requirements
  • Crane Safe operations and daily inspections

10 Ton and Under Folding Boom

  • Level A 10 Ton and Under Folding Boom
  • (certificate does not expire)
  • 3 Days of Crane Theory & Practical Crane Training

Cost

$5,500
/ person

22 Ton and Under Folding Boom

  • Level A 22 Ton and Under Folding Boom (certificate does not expire)
  • Rigging 101 certificate (5 years)
  • 5 Days of Crane Theory & Practical Crane Training

Cost

$8,500
/ person

Competencies

Crane operators must be able to demonstrate the following listed competences (by crane type) to Attain Level A certification:

  • Control of Self erect tower crane remote controls
  • Crane smarts and Hand signals
  • Crane Theory
  • Crane Operating
  • Crane Maintenance
  • Crane Inspection

Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License required for Employment.

3rd Party Financing Available

6 Month, 12 Month and 24 Month terms available

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What cranes are included in this certificate?

Any folding boom crane under  10 mton lifting capacity or 22ton for the larger 22ton folding boom ticket.

Our Crane Operator training location is in Abbotsford, BC

We are a BC-registered crane training provider, and our courses align with WorkSafeBC requirements and industry best practices.

Yes—you train on real industrial equipment, not simulators. 75% of the course time is dedicated to crane operation. We also do not have seat sharing for every person enrolled in the course they will each have a dedicated crane.

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