Tower Crane Operator
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
Apprenticeship training is not available for this occupation.
Eligibility
TRADE QUALIFIERS
An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick, in the Tower Crane Operator occupation is required to meet one of the criteria as stipulated in Board Order GC002 "Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification.
A person who has gained the equivalent of 3600 hours of practical experience in the Tower Crane Operator occupation may apply for Certification. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.
For more information, please see the corresponding Board Order for this occupation, under Tasks, Activities and Functions of a Designated Occupation.
Description
The tower crane operator occupation includes:
(a) the performing of routine crane inspections and service
procedures;
(b) the carrying out of crane checks before operation and
continued visual checks during operation;
(c) the performing of rigging procedures;
(d) the positioning and stabilizing of the crane prior to
lifting;
(e) the performing of pre-lift planning;
(f) the calculating of lifting capacities according to the
crane’s load chart;
(g) the using of visual and audio systems to communicate with
management, signallers and riggers;
(h) the operating of a crane to raise, reposition and place a
load; and
(i) the maintaining of crane records.
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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Certificate of Qualification Examination Examination | 250.00 | 1997-11-10 | |
Certificate of Qualification Examination Re-examination | 120.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status" | 150.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
Replacement of Certification Documents | 20.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
Replacement of Photo Identification Card | 20.00 | 2012-08-01 |