Level A Ticket Full Scope Crane Operations: 40 Tonne and Under And Unlimited Knuckle Boom

The 40 Ton Stiff Boom is the most versatile entry level crane ticket. It allows you to run any knuckle boom and most stiff booms. It is the most recommended certificate to obtain by Employers in the lower mainland.

Level A is the highest level of certification you can achieve. This level is a journey person 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.

Level A 40 Tonne and Under Stiff Boom Course Overview

2 Hour Assessment Upon Completion

  • 1 hour is allowed for the 10 knowledge based questions
  • Two 15 min sections for the two skill based assessments
  • 30 for crane setup

Level A 40 Ton and Under Stiff Boom Course

  • Level A 40 Ton and Under Stiff Boom
  • Level A Unlimited Knuckle Boom
  • 3 days of classroom time crane theory 
  • 10 days of practical crane time
  • Practical Rigging Training
  • Crane Safety, Rigging and Crane Theory
  • (certificate does not expire)
  • Available only at Training School

Cost

$18,500
/ person

Course Completion Expectations

Upon Completion of your Level A 40 ton and under stiff boom crane assessment, you will receive your  Certification sticker, and the paperwork will be sent to you stating your completion of the course. Shortly after you will receive Your Level A Ticketing Card. This card or ticket does not need renewal. You will now be able to operate in British Columbia, Yukon and also deliveries in Washington, USA. Please check with Alberta for BC crane ticket approval.

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 is the Class Size?

We maintain small class sizes — typically only 1–2 operators at a time — to ensure high-quality, hands-on training and personalized instruction.

Any Stiff boom crane that has a lifting capacity of 40mton and less or any capacity folding boom crane.

Our Crane Operator training location is in Abbotsford, BC

No. We offer beginner to advanced training. Some specialized courses may require prior experience—this will be clearly stated in the course description.

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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