“Tower Crane Operator” means a person who operates tower cranes (including luffing jib and articulated jib tower cranes) to perform lifts and hoist loads, and has experience with rigging practices and procedures.
BC Crane Safety registration is required for all crane operators in British Columbia. Crane Operator certification in British Columbia is mandatory by virtue of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC). BC Crane Safety Registration forms are available at www.bccranesafety.ca
INFORMATION FOR BC CofQ HOLDERS |
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If you already hold a Tower Crane Operator BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ), your certification is still valid and no action is required. If you wish to earn a Red Seal Endorsement on your BC CofQ, you may do so by writing and passing the Tower Crane Operator Interprovincial Red Seal exam. To apply, forms can be found here. |
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION |
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To book a practical assessment, please contact Fulford Certification |
Program Updates:
- June 2021: OPSN 2021 007 (Minimum operating requirement clarifications)
- December 1, 2017: OPSN 2017-020 (Harmonization)
- OPSN Archives
- If you have any questions, please contact SkilledTradesBC Customer Service
Standardized Level Exam (SLE) Updates
SLE Weighting Charts |
Interprovincial Exam Updates
Interprovincial Exam Information |
Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
- Instructions
- How to Apply
- Download(PDF 159.66 KB)
- Application Form
- Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
- Download(PDF 173.84 KB)
- Employer Declaration
- Document of relevant work experience
- Download(PDF 275.65 KB)
- Statutory Declaration
- Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
- Download(PDF 333.95 KB)