Boom Truck Training – Zero to Eight Ton Crane

Course code: CRAN 1400
Length: 40 hours
Cost: $1,040 (includes a $160 non-tax deductible fee for supplies; does not include parking fees)

Individuals, who currently operate the zero to eight-ton cranes, as well as their supervisors, are encouraged to enroll in this training. An overview of the regulations and policies of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as training standards from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, will be covered.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Durham College certificate and wallet-size card.

Please note: Ministry testing is not included.

Topics:

In-class (32 hours):

  • Calculate load on equal-lengths slings;
  • Crane set-up;
  • Load charts;
  • Manuals, regulations and policies;
  • Operating near high voltage;
  • Outriggers and stabilizers;
  • Pre-operational inspection;
  • Rigging and rigging hardware;
  • Signals and communication;
  • Types, components, terms and concepts; and
  • Wire rope.

Practical (eight hours):

  • Hands-on operating

Prerequisites:

  • Previous practical experience; and
  • Required safety equipment: safety boots, glasses and work gloves.

Course availability:

Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2012 Mon to Fri from 8am to 4pm
Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2012 Mon to Thurs then the following Mon from 8am to 4pm
Apr 23 – 27, 2012 Mon to Fri from 8am to 4pm
Apr 23 – 30, 2012 Mon to Thurs then the following Mon from 8am to 4pm
Jun 11 – 15, 2012 Mon to Fri from 8am to 4pm
Jun 11 – 18, 2012 Mon to Thurs then the following Mon from 8am to 4pm

Withdrawals and refunds:

Refunds will be issued only if the Official Withdrawal form is received no later than three business days prior to the program’s scheduled start date.

Please note: all refunds are subject to a cancellation fee.

Registration:

Register in-person today at our CTS headquarters located at Durham College’s Whitby campus. 

All training is held at Durham College, Whitby campus.

Corporate Training Services
1610 Champlain Avenue
Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7
Canada
T: 905.721.3347 or 1.800.816.3615
F: 905.721.3345
E: corporate.training@durhamcollege.ca