Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane

• The term of apprenticeship for a mobile crane operator is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1620 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of classroom instruction (subject to the training institute) in the first year, a minimum of 1800 hours of on-the-job training in the second year, and 1620 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of classroom instruction in the third year.
• 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.
• Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Certificate).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

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

• A minimum of 54 months AND 7,560 hours of work experience.
• A successful theory exam.
• 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 - Mobile Crane are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• A successful theory exam.
• 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.

Applicants with an Alberta or recognized trade certificate in one of the following trades may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship or Trades Qualifier program requirements.

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