Examination Weightings

Pie chart of Red Seal examination weightings

This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 110 questions.

Mobile Crane Operator Task Matrix

MWA A – Performs common occupational skills 6%

Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 61%
- A-1.01 Maintains a safe work environment
- A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- A-1.03 Uses documentation
Task A-2 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 39%
- A-2.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-2.02 Uses mentoring techniques

MWA B – Performs hoisting calculations 18%

Task B-3 Determines load weights 29%
- B-3.01 Identifies weight
- B-3.02 Calculates weight
Task B-4 Calculates crane capacity 40%
- B-4.01 Determines radius and crane configuration
- B-4.02 Interprets load charts
Task B-5 Performs rigging calculations 31%
- B-5.01 Performs sling angle calculations
- B-5.02 Performs working load limit (WLL) calculations

MWA C – Inspects and maintains crane 13%

Task C-6 Performs pre-operational checks and regular inspections 41%
- C-6.01 Inspects engine systems
- C-6.02 Inspects air systems
- C-6.03 Inspects electrical systems
- C-6.04 Inspects hydraulic systems
- C-6.05 Inspects chassis/car body and running gear components
- C-6.06 Inspects outriggers and counterweights
- C-6.07 Inspects boom components and attachments
- C-6.08 Inspects hoisting systems
Task C-7 Performs operational and continual checks 39%
- C-7.01 Checks operating controls
- C-7.02 Inspects monitoring and warning systems
- C-7.03 Monitors running lines, hoist ropes and standing ropes
- C-7.04 Monitors gauges and warning systems
- C-7.05 Monitors support base
Task C-8 Performs minor crane maintenance 20%
- C-8.01 Changes oil and filter
- C-8.02 Greases crane
- C-8.03 Lubricates wire ropes
- C-8.04 Makes adjustments and replacements

MWA D – Performs rigging 12%

Task D-9 Inspects, maintains and stores slings and hardware 47%
- D-9.01 Lubricates slings and hardware
- D-9.02 Identifies deficiencies in slings and hardware
- D-9.03 Disposes of damaged slings and hardware
- D-9.04 Stores slings and hardware
Task D-10 Follows rigging procedures 53%
- D-10.01 Selects required rigging
- D-10.02 Rigs loads
- D-10.03 Monitors rigging

MWA E – Plans lift, prepares site and sets up crane 15%

Task E-11 Performs pre-lift planning 53%
- E-11.01 Participates in routine, engineered and specialty lift planning
- E-11.02 Evaluates risks and hazards
Task E-12 Sets up crane 47%
- E-12.01 Performs final site inspection
- E-12.02 Positions crane
- E-12.03 Completes setup

MWA F – Assembles, disassembles and transports crane 13%

Task F-13 Loads and unloads components for transport 19%
- F-13.01 Loads crane and components
- F-13.02 Unloads crane and components
Task F-14 Drives cranes on public roadways 14%
- F-14.01 Performs pre-trip planning
- F-14.02 Prepares crane for transport
- F-14.03 Drives cranes
Task F-15 Assembles and disassembles lattice boom cranes 27%
- F-15.01 Installs tracks on car body (lattice boom)
- F-15.02 Installs superstructure/upperworks (lattice boom)
- F-15.03 Installs outrigger boxes (lattice boom)
- F-15.04 Installs boom base (lattice boom)
- F-15.05 Installs counterweights (lattice boom)
- F-15.06 Assembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
- F-15.07 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
- F-15.08 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
- F-15.09 Disassembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
- F-15.10 Removes counterweights (lattice boom)
- F-15.11 Removes boom base (lattice boom)
- F-15.12 Removes superstructure/upperworks (lattice boom)
- F-15.13 Removes tracks from car body (lattice boom)
- F-15.14 Removes outrigger boxes (lattice boom)
Task F-16 Assembles and disassembles telescopic boom cranes 29%
- F-16.01 Installs tracks on car body (telescopic boom)
- F-16.02 Installs outrigger boxes (telescopic boom)
- F-16.03 Installs superstructure/upperworks (telescopic boom)
- F-16.04 Installs main boom (telescopic boom)
- F-16.05 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
- F-16.06 Installs counterweights (telescopic boom)
- F-16.07 Installs jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
- F-16.08 Removes jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
- F-16.09 Removes counterweights (telescopic boom)
- F-16.10 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
- F-16.11 Removes main boom (telescopic boom)
- F-16.12 Removes outrigger boxes (telescopic boom)
- F-16.13 Removes tracks from car body (telescopic boom)
- F-16.14 Removes superstructure/upperworks (telescopic boom)
Task F-17 Assembles and disassembles specialty equipment and attachments 11%
- F-17.01 Assembles specialty equipment and attachments
- F-17.02 Disassembles specialty equipment and attachments

MWA G – Operates crane 23%

Task G-18 Performs common craning operations 20%
- G-18.01 Configures load moment indicator (LMI)
- G-18.02 Mobilizes crane on jobsite
Task G-19 Operates friction drive lattice boom cranes 10%
- G-19.01 Operates friction drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
- G-19.02 Operates friction drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Task G-20 Operates hydraulic drive lattice boom cranes 21%
- G-20.01 Operates hydraulic drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
- G-20.02 Operates hydraulic drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Task G-21 Operates telescopic boom cranes 21%
- G-21.01 Operates crawler-mounted telescopic cranes
- G-21.02 Operates rubber tire-mounted telescopic cranes
Task G-22 Performs specialty craning operations 17%
- G-22.01 Operates crane with piledriving equipment
- G-22.02 Performs duty cycle operations
- G-22.03 Operates cranes on floating platforms
- G-22.04 Performs multi-crane lifts
- G-22.05 Uses personnel hoisting equipment
Task G-23 Secures crane 11%
- G-23.01 Secures crane for short term
- G-23.02 Secures crane for long term