RIGG CE03 - Crane Operator

This comprehensive 24-hour course provides participants with an intensive introduction to heavy lifting, safe crane operational expectations, and essential rigging and hoisting practices. Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their competence in heavy lifting, the program covers safe operational practices, industry standards, and regulations. Participants will learn how to operate cranes and hoists effectively while exploring various types of slings, their applications, and proper storage. Additionally, the course emphasizes hand signals, knots, bends, hitches, and workplace safety regulations.

Crane Operators in the Yukon are required to carry "proof of competence" by Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB). The instructor will introduce each participant to the necessary steps to become certified by BC Crane, recognized Crane Operator certification in the Yukon. Crane Operator Certification will be completed once the necessary training hours are logged and a BC Crane certified assessor has passed your practical skills assessment.

Yukon University would like to acknowledge the subsidy provided by Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.

Please note all participants are required to wear steel-toed boots.

Contact us to arrange a course for your company, we will come to your site and employees can use your equipment to ensure the most appropriate training, safety@yukonu.ca or 867.668.8874.

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Learning outcomes
  • Understand and apply safety protocols and regulations related to crane operations.
  • Demonstrate proper crane operation techniques, including lifting, moving, and placing loads.
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of crane equipment.
  • Calculate load capacities and understand load charts to ensure safe lifting operations.
  • Use standard hand signals and communication devices effectively to coordinate with ground personnel.
Duration and format

Duration 24 hours

Format In-person

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will obtain a Crane Operator certificate valid for 3-years.

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

RIGG CE03
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90764 Face-to-face Synchronous Wayne Schmidt Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
9
Cost: $295.00
Tax: $14.75
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face T1023 - - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - -
90091 Face-to-face Synchronous Wayne Schmidt Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
12
Cost: $295.00
Tax: $14.75
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face T1023 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - - - -