Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck

• The term of apprenticeship for a boom truck operator is 1 year (one 12-month period) including a minimum of 1200 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of classroom instruction subject to the training institutes.
• Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Certificate of Achievement).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

The requirements for a Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck are:

• A minimum of 18 months AND 1,800 hours of work experience.
• Two successful theory exams.
• A successful practical exam ($310.00).
  • Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment.  Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the client.

Recognized Credentials

The requirements for a Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Boom Truck are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• Two successful theory exams.
• A successful practical exam ($310.00).
  • Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment.  Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the client.

• A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
• A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.