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Mobile Crane Operator

Crane Institute of America

Course

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This excellent Safety and Qualification program covers all the topics required by OSHA in 1926.1427(b)(1)&(2)&(j)(1)(D). The hands-on portion of the training covers the fundamentals of crane operation with emphasis on: How to Control the Load, Shift Inspection, Set-Up, Etc.

Cost

3 days | $1,595Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Cranes Covered Carry Deck Cranes Boom Truck Cranes Rough Terrain Cranes Lattice Boom Cranes Operator Qualification Requirements: Per OSHA 1910.180 Complete a Crane Institute of America Mobile Crane Operator training program. Pass written exams. Document at least 3 years of experience as the designated operator of mobile cranes, 1 year for boom trucks. (A Operator-In-Training qualification will be issued to applicants with less experience). Meet ASME B30.5 physical qualifications.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Understand OSHA and ASME crane standards as they apply to mobile crane operation and safety compliance
  • Understand causes and results of crane accidents to identify risk factors and prevent incidents during crane operations
  • Identify types of mobile cranes, components, and terminology used in crane operation and rigging environments
  • Interpret load charts accurately to determine safe lifting capacities for mobile crane operations
  • Perform pre-operational inspections of mobile cranes to verify equipment condition and readiness for safe operation
  • Set up mobile cranes and recognize site hazards including ground conditions, overhead obstructions, and environmental factors prior to lifting operations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Crane and Tower Operators53-7021.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines49-3042.00
  • Logging Equipment Operators45-4022.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Load weight documentation — review and record under direct supervisor guidance at a construction or industrial job site.
  • Crane operating controls — identify and practice basic lever, pedal, and dial functions under close instructor supervision in a training yard.
  • Pre-operation inspection checklist — complete visual checks of crane mechanisms and lifting accessories following written protocols on a job site.
  • Cable and grappling device condition — recognize visible signs of wear and report findings to a lead operator during supervised inspections.
  • Daily work schedules — read and interpret delivery orders and load sequences under direction before shift operations begin.
  • Outrigger and blocking setup — assist helpers in placing blocking under cranes following verbal instructions from an experienced operator.
  • Load movement basics — operate moving equipment at low capacity to lift, position, or place loads under continuous direct oversight.
  • Cable lubrication procedures — apply lubricant to cables and pulleys according to maintenance checklists under supervisor direction.
  • Hand signals and radio communication — receive and follow standard rigging signals from ground helpers on an active job site.
  • Inventory management software — enter basic load and delivery data into job site inventory tracking systems under administrative guidance.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
71%