Mobile Crane Operator Training | Skills Building
Mobile Crane Operator - Skills Building is designed for those who have little or no experience with mobile crane operation. The course helps establish good operating practices for the participant while gaining seat-time and real-life operating experience. Participants will conduct pre-operational inspections of hydraulic cranes. Each will be given individual instruction regarding crane operating basics and will gain seat-time while handling an empty and loaded hook, as well as seat time on a Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator.
Upcoming Training Center Courses
Mobile Crane Operator Training Course Outline
- Center of Gravity
- Radius
- Rated Strength
- Load Chart Introduction
- Stability
- Load Weight Calculations
- Outrigger Position
- Crane Setup
- OSHA & ASME Standards
- Operator's Responsibility
- Simple Maintenance
- Daily Inspection
- Boom Length & Angle
Upon Completion
Each student that completes the full 5-day course will receive 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), as well as a certificate of completion.All ITI Training Center Open Enrollment Students will receive the following student materials:
- Mobile Crane Operator Student Workbook
- Mobile Crane Operator Course Book
- Mobile Crane Operator Field Reference Card
- ITI Load Chart Book
- Load Chart Capacity Checklist
PPE Information
The following PPE is required for all hands-on sessions at ITI Training Centers:
- OSHA-approved hard hat*
- Eye protection*
- Long pants with no holes or tears
- Low-heeled work boots or work shoes
- Full-fingered work gloves*
- OSHA-approved safety vest*
*ITI Training Centers will make these PPE items available for all enrolled students. Students are responsible for their own appropriate garments and footwear.
Daily Training Schedule
Each participant will receive a Mobile Crane Operator Student Workbook, Mobile Crane Operator Course Book, Mobile Crane Operator Field Reference Card, ITI Load Chart Book, and a Load Chart Capacity Checklist.
Primarily classroom based. Course subjects are introduced, expanded on, and tied to real world examples and case studies.