Harmonization of apprenticeship training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Mobile Crane Operator.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3.

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
- Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains a safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.03 Uses Documentation
- -
Communication Techniques
  • 2.01 Uses communication techniques
- Mentoring Techniques
  • 2.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Load Weights
  • 3.01 Identifies the weight
  • 3.02 Calculates weight
Load Weights
  • 3.01 Identifies the weight
  • 3.02 Calculates weight
Load Weights
  • 3.01 Identifies the weight
  • 3.02 Calculates weight
Crane Capacity Calculations
  • 4.01 Determines radius and crane configuration
  • configuration 4.02 Interprets load charts
Crane Capacity Calculations
  • 4.01 Determines radius and crane configuration
  • 4.02 Interprets load charts
Crane Capacity Calculations
  • 4.01 Determines radius and crane configuration
  • 4.02 Interprets load charts
Rigging Calculations
  • 5.01 Performs sling angle calculations
  • 5.02 Performs working load limit (WLL) calculations
Rigging Calculations
  • 5.01 Performs sling angle calculations
  • 5.02 Performs working load limit (WLL) calculations
Rigging Calculations
  • 5.01 Performs sling angle calculations
  • 5.02 Performs working load limit (WLL) calculations
Pre-operational Checks and Regular Inspections
  • 6.01 Inspects engine systems
  • 6.02 Inspects air systems
  • 6.03 Inspects electrical systems
  • 6.04 Inspects hydraulic systems
  • 6.05 Inspects chassis/car body and running gear components
  • 6.06 Inspects outriggers and counterweights
  • 6.07 Inspects boom components and attachments
  • 6.08 Inspects hoisting systems
Pre-operational Checks and Regular Inspections
  • 6.01 Inspects engine systems
  • 6.02 Inspects air systems
  • 6.03 Inspects electrical systems
  • 6.04 Inspects hydraulic systems
  • 6.05 Inspects chassis/car body and running gear components
  • 6.06 Inspects outriggers and counterweights
  • 6.07 Inspects boom components and attachments
  • 6.08 Inspects hoisting systems
Pre-operational Checks and Regular Inspections
  • 6.01 Inspects engine systems
  • 6.02 Inspects air systems
  • 6.03 Inspects electrical systems
  • 6.04 Inspects hydraulic systems
  • 6.05 Inspects chassis/car body and running gear components
  • 6.06 Inspects outriggers and counterweights
  • 6.07 Inspects boom components and attachments
  • 6.08 Inspects hoisting systems
Operational and Continual Checks
  • 7.01 Checks operating controls
  • 7.02 Inspects monitoring and warning systems
  • 7.03 Monitors running lines, hoist ropes and standing ropes
  • 7.04 Monitors gauges and warning systems
  • 7.05 Monitors support base
Operational and Continual Checks
  • 7.01 Checks operating controls
  • 7.02 Inspects monitoring and warning systems
  • 7.03 Monitors running lines, hoist ropes and standing ropes
  • 7.04 Monitors gauges and warning systems
  • 7.05 Monitors support base
Operational and Continual Checks
  • 7.01 Checks operating controls.
  • 7.02 Inspects monitoring and warning systems
  • 7.03 Monitors running lines, hoist ropes and standing ropes
  • 7.04 Monitors gauges and warning systems
  • 7.05 Monitors support base
Minor Crane Maintenance
  • 8.01 Changes oil and filters
  • 8.02 Greases crane
  • 8.03 Lubricates wire ropes
  • 8.04 Makes minor adjustments and replacements
Minor Crane Maintenance
  • 8.02 Greases crane
  • 8.03 Lubricates wire ropes
  • 8.04 Makes minor adjustments and replacements
Minor Crane Maintenance
  • 8.02 Greases crane
  • 8.03 Lubricates wire ropes
  • 8.04 Makes minor adjustments and replacements
Slings and Hardware
  • 9.01 Lubricates slings and hardware
  • 9.02 Identifies deficiencies in slings and hardware
  • 9.03 Disposes of damaged slings and hardware
  • 9.04 Stores slings and hardware
Slings and Hardware
  • 9.01 Lubricates slings and hardware
  • 9.02 Identifies deficiencies in slings and hardware
  • 9.03 Disposes of damaged slings and hardware
  • 9.04 Stores slings and hardware
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Rigging Procedures
  • 10.01 Selects required rigging
  • 10.02 Rigs load
  • 10.03 Monitors rigging
Rigging Procedures
  • 10.01 Selects required rigging
  • 10.02 Rigs load
  • 10.03 Monitors rigging
Rigging Procedures
  • 10.01 Selects required rigging
  • 10.02 Rigs load
  • 10.03 Monitors rigging
Pre-lift Planning
  • 11.01 Participates in routine, engineered and specialty lift planning
  • 11.02 Evaluates risks and hazards
Pre-lift Planning
  • 11.01 Participates in routine, engineered and specialty lift planning
  • 11.02 Evaluates risks and hazards
Pre-lift Planning
  • 11.01 Participates in routine, engineered and specialty lift planning
  • 11.02 Evaluates risks and hazards
Crane Setup
  • 12.01 Performs final site inspection
  • 12.02 Positions crane
  • 12.03 Completes setup
Crane Setup
  • 12.01 Performs final site inspection
  • 12.02 Positions crane
  • 12.03 Completes setup
Crane Setup
  • 12.01 Performs final site inspection
  • 12.02 Positions crane
  • 12.03 Completes setup
Components for Transport (Loading/Unloading)
  • 13.01 Loads crane and components
  • 13.02 Unloads crane and components
- Components for Transport (Loading/Unloading)
  • 13.01 Loads crane and components
  • 13.02 Unloads crane and components
Cranes on Public Roadways
  • 14.01 Performs pre-trip planning
  • 14.02 Prepares crane for transport
  • 14.03 Drives cranes
- -
Lattice Boom Cranes (Assemble/Disassemble)
  • 15.01 Installs tracks on car body (lattice boom)
  • 15.02 Installs superstructure/upperworks (lattice boom)
  • 15.03 Installs outrigger boxes (lattice boom)
  • 15.04 Installs boom base (lattice boom)
  • 15.05 Installs counterweights (lattice boom)
  • 15.06 Assembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
  • 15.07 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.08 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.09 Disassembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
  • 15.10 Removes counterweights (lattice boom)
  • 15.11 Removes boom base (lattice boom)
  • 15.12 Removes superstructure/upperworks (lattice boom)
  • 15.13 Removes tracks from car body (lattice boom)
  • 15.14 Removes outrigger boxes (lattice boom)
Lattice Boom Cranes (Assemble/Disassemble)
  • 15.06 Assembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
  • 15.07 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.08 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.09 Disassembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
Lattice Boom Cranes (Assemble/Disassemble)
  • 15.05 Installs counterweights (lattice boom)
  • 15.06 Assembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
  • 15.07 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.08 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (lattice boom)
  • 15.09 Disassembles main boom, tip and boom attachments (lattice boom)
  • 15.10 Removes counterweights (lattice boom)
Telescopic Boom Crane (Assembles/Disassembles)
  • 16.01 Installs tracks on car body (telescopic boom)
  • 16.02 Installs outrigger boxes (telescopic boom)
  • 16.04 Installs main boom (telescopic boom)
  • 16.05 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
  • 16.06 Installs counterweights (telescopic boom)
  • 16.07 Installs jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.08 Removes jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.09 Removes counterweights (telescopic boom)
  • 16.10 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
  • 16.11 Removes main boom (telescopic boom)
  • 16.12 Removes outrigger boxes (telescopic boom)
  • 16.13 Removes tracks from car body (telescopic boom)
Telescopic Boom Crane (Assembles/Disassembles)
  • 16.05 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
  • 16.07 Installs jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.08 Removes jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.10 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
Telescopic Boom Crane (Assembles/Disassembles)
  • 16.03 Installs superstructure/upperworks (telescopic boom)
  • 16.05 Installs hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
  • 16.07 Installs jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.08 Removes jibs and inserts (telescopic boom)
  • 16.10 Removes hook blocks and overhaul ball (telescopic boom)
  • 16.14 Removes superstructure/upperworks (telescopic boom)
- - Specialty Equipment and Attachments (Assembles/Disassembles)
  • 17.01 Assembles specialty equipment and attachments
  • 17.02 Disassembles specialty equipment and attachments
Common Craning Operations
  • 18.01 Configures load moment indicator (LMI)
  • 18.02 Mobilizes crane on jobsite
Common Craning Operations
  • 18.01 Configures load moment indicator (LMI)
  • 18.02 Mobilizes crane on jobsite
Common Craning Operations
  • 18.01 Configures load moment indicator (LMI)
  • 18.02 Mobilizes crane on jobsite
Friction Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 19.01 Operates friction drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 19.02 Operates friction drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Friction Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 19.01 Operates friction drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 19.02 Operates friction drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Friction Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 19.01 Operates friction drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 19.02 Operates friction drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Hydraulic Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 20.01 Operates hydraulic drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 20.02 Operates hydraulic drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Hydraulic Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 20.01 Operates hydraulic drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 20.02 Operates hydraulic drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Hydraulic Drive Lattice Boom Cranes
  • 20.01 Operates hydraulic drive crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes
  • 20.02 Operates hydraulic drive truck-mounted lattice boom cranes
Telescopic Boom Cranes
  • 21.01 Operates crawler-mounted telescopic cranes
  • 21.02 Operates rubber tire-mounted telescopic cranes
Telescopic Boom Cranes
  • 21.01 Operates crawler-mounted telescopic cranes
  • 21.02 Operates rubber tire-mounted telescopic cranes
Telescopic Boom Cranes
  • 21.01 Operates crawler-mounted telescopic cranes
  • 21.02 Operates rubber tire-mounted telescopic cranes
- Specialty Craning Operations
  • 22.04 Performs multi-crane lifts
Specialty Craning Operations
  • 22.01 Operates crane with piledriving equipment
  • 22.02 Performs duty cycle operations
  • 22.03 Operates cranes on floating platforms
  • 22.04 Performs multi-crane lifts
  • 22.05 Uses personnel hoisting equipment
Crane (Secure)
  • 23.01 Secures crane for short term
  • 23.02 Secures crane for long term
Crane (Secure)
  • 23.01 Secures crane for short term
  • 23.02 Secures crane for long term
Crane (Secure)
  • 23.01 Secures crane for short term
  • 23.02 Secures crane for long term