Crane and Hoist Operator | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Sub-trade - Boom Truck Operator ‘A’
Sub-trade - Boom Truck Operator ‘B’
Sub-trade - Hoist Operator
Sub-trade - Hydraulic Crane Operator
Sub-trade - Lattice Boom Crane Operator
Sub-trade - Tower Crane Operator

Crane and Hoist Operators operate many types of hoisting equipment to move, place and position items.

What do Crane and Hoist Operators do on the job?

Operate mobile cranes, boom trucks, hoists and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
May be responsible for the assembly of mobile cranes, boom trucks, hoists and tower cranes on site.
Perform routine maintenance work, such as cleaning and lubricating cranes.

Sub-trades

Normally individuals specialize in one of the Crane and Hoist Operator subtrades.

For further details about this occupation, please see the High School Completion and Your Future in the Skilled Trades handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/

Crane and Hoist Operator & Sub-Trades

Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
Upgrading.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
General Information for Apprentices.pdf
General Information for Tradespeople.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Boom Truck Operator 'A'

Trade Information.pdf
Boom Truck Operator A_B online Upgrading.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Boom Truck Operator 'B'

Trade Information.pdf
Boom Truck Operator A_B online Upgrading.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Lattice Boom Crane Operator

Trade Information.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Hoist Operator

Trade Information.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Hydraulic Crane Operator

Trade Information.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Tower Crane Operator

Trade Information.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 9 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf