Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination and Weightings
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- MWA A - Performs common occupational skills 11%
- MWA B - Inspects and maintains crane 21%
- MWA C - Performs crane set-up, hoisting calculations and lift planning 23%
- MWA D - Performs rigging 17%
- MWA E - Operates crane 28%
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 100 questions.
Tower Crane Operator - Task Matrix and Weightings
Major Work Activity A – Performs common occupational skills 11 %
- Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 69 %
- A-1.01 Maintains 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 31%
- A-2.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-2.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Major Work Activity B – Inspects and maintains crane 21%
- Task B-3 Performs pre-operational checks and regular inspections 49%
- B-3.01 Inspects structural components
- B-3.02 Inspects mechanical components
- B-3.03 Inspects lines, wire ropes and hoisting system components
- B-3.04 Inspects hydraulic system components
- B-3.05 Inspects electrical system components
- B-3.06 Inspects support components
- B-3.07 Inspects track (rail) travel components
- B-3.08 Inspects cab components
- B-3.09 Inspects safety and access components
- B-3.10 Completes inspection documentation
- Task B-4 Performs continual checks 28%
- B-4.01 Monitors weather conditions
- B-4.02 Monitors site conditions
- B-4.03 Monitors lines, wire ropes and hoisting system components
- B-4.04 Monitors equipment performance and conditions
- B-4.05 Monitors structural and support components
- Task B-5 Performs minor crane maintenance 23%
- B-5.01 Maintains mechanical components
- B-5.02 Lubricates wire ropes and crane components
Major Work Activity C – Performs crane set-up, hoisting calculations and lift planning 23%
- Task C-6 Participates in tower crane assembly, disassembly and transportation 27%
- C-6.01 Participates in crane assembly
- C-6.02 Participates in crane disassembly
- C-6.03 Transports self-erecting tower crane
- C-6.04 Participates in assembly and disassembly of self-erecting tower cranes
- Task C-7 Participates in tower crane climbing and reconfigurations 35%
- C-7.01 Participates in bottom-climbing procedures
- C-7.02 Participates in top-climbing procedures
- C-7.03 Participates in crane reconfiguration
- Task C-8 Plans lifts 38%
- C-8.01 Determines load weights
- C-8.02 Interprets load charts
- C-8.03 Plans work procedures
- C-8.04 Prepares for specialty lifts
Major Work Activity D – Performs rigging 17%
- Task D-9 Inspects, maintains and stores rigging equipment 46%
- D-9.01 Identifies deficiencies in slings and hardware
- D-9.02 Lubricates slings and hardware
- D-9.03 Stores rigging equipment
- Task D-10 Follows rigging procedures 54%
- D-10.01 Selects required rigging equipment and configuration
- D-10.02 Rigs load
- D-10.03 Monitors rigging
Major Work Activity E – Operates crane 28%
- Task E-11 Performs pre lift (warm-up) activities 23%
- E-11.01 Performs function test
- E-11.02 Confirms limits
- Task E-12 Operates tower cranes 37%
- E-12.01 Moves trolley in and out
- E-12.02 Booms (luffs) up and down
- E-12.03 Swings (slews) jib
- E-12.04 Hoists load
- E-12.05 Travels crane
- E-12.06 Performs functions simultaneously
- Task E-13 Performs specialty tower crane operations 22%
- E-13.01 Participates in multi-crane lifts
- E-13.02 Operates in multi-crane site
- E-13.03 Hoists personnel
- Task E-14 Shuts down and secures tower cranes 19%
- E-14.01 Secures crane while leaving controls (short-term)
- E-14.02 Secures crane while out of service