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Crane & Lifting

Overhead crane
& rigging certification

Bridge, gantry and jib crane operator certification built to CSA standards — safe hoisting, rigging, load charts and hand signals.

  • + Bridge Crane
  • + Gantry Crane
  • + Jib Crane
  • + Rigging & Slinging
  • + Hand Signals
  • + Load Charts
On-site overhead crane operator certification training in Alberta

Course Overview

Overhead crane certification trains and evaluates operators to safely run bridge, gantry and jib cranes, along with the hoisting and rigging fundamentals that go with them. The course is built to CSA standards and the Alberta OHS Code, pairing classroom theory with a hands-on practical evaluation. Operators learn load charts, rigging and slinging, hand signals, pre-use inspection, and how to work safely around suspended loads.

What This Course Covers

  • Regulations & standards – Alberta OHS Code, CSA crane
    standards, and operator responsibilities.
  • Equipment & inspection – crane components, rigging gear,
    and daily pre-use checks.
  • Safe lifting – load charts, hand signals, and working
    safely around suspended loads.
  • Evaluation & certification – written exam, practical
    test, and operator records.
AFSC instructor leading overhead crane theory training

Theory & Classroom Instruction

  • + Regulations & standards
  • + Hazard identification
  • + Pre-use inspection

Hands-On Practical
Training

  • + Crane controls & operation
  • + Rigging, slinging & hitches
  • + Hand signals & load handling

Evaluation &
Certification

  • + Written knowledge exam
  • + Practical operation test
  • + Certification & records
Overhead crane rigging and slinging practical training
Crane operator using hand signals during a hoist
Certification Process

How on-site
certification works

01

Book Your
Training

Pick your dates and crew size; we confirm availability fast.

02

We Come
To You

A certified trainer travels to your site with all materials.

03

Theory &
Hands-On

Classroom theory followed by supervised hands-on operation.

04

Evaluate &
Certify

Operators are evaluated and certified; records issued same day.

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Why AFSC

Alberta’s on-site overhead crane training specialists

For more than 25 years, AFSC has delivered on-site overhead crane and rigging certification to employers across Alberta — from Calgary and Edmonton to Red Deer — as well as British Columbia and throughout Western Canada. Our certified trainers come to your facility and certify operators on the bridge, gantry or jib cranes they actually run.

Every course is built to CSA crane standards and the Alberta OHS Code, so you receive the documented theory, rigging, and practical evaluation records that OHS officers expect. Operators who pass earn a certificate and wallet card valid for three years.

As a CCIB-certified Indigenous business with 25 years behind it, AFSC is a trusted training partner for government and resource-sector clients. We also offer forklift, fall protection, aerial work platform, and heavy equipment certification — ask about combined on-site sessions.

pricing plans

Per-person
course pricing

Overhead Crane Certification

  • Half-day on-site session
  • CSA-aligned crane & rigging curriculum
  • Theory & written evaluation
  • Rigging & hand-signal practice
  • Hands-on practical assessment
  • Wallet card + certificate on pass

$150

Group bookings, rigging add-ons, or Train-the-Trainer?

Volume rates, hoisting & rigging add-ons, and Train-the-Trainer programs are quoted per project. Tell us your crew size and worksite, and we'll send pricing within one business day.

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Common Questions

Overhead crane
certification FAQs

How long does overhead crane certification take?
Our on-site overhead crane course runs about a half-day — roughly 6 hours including the hands-on practical. We confirm exact timing by crew size when you book.
How much does overhead crane certification cost?
$150 per operator. On-site group bookings, added rigging/hoisting modules, and Train-the-Trainer programs are quoted per project — request a quote with your crew size and location.
Is overhead crane certification required in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta OHS requires that crane operators be trained and proven competent, and employers must keep documented training and evaluation records. AFSC training is built to CSA crane standards, giving you the proof OHS officers look for.
Does the course cover rigging and hand signals?
Yes — operators learn hoisting and rigging, slinging and hitches, standard hand signals, load charts, and pre-use inspection alongside safe crane operation.
How long is overhead crane certification valid?
Three years. Operators receive a certificate and wallet card on successful completion, and re-certify every three years.
Do you provide overhead crane training on-site, and where?
Yes — on-site at your facility across Alberta (including Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer), British Columbia, and throughout Western Canada, so your crew certifies on the cranes they actually operate.