Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck

Overview

The Boom Truck Operator program offered at NAIT is for Apprentices on Boom Trucks greater than 5 ton capacity and less than 45 ton capacity.  The training includes thirty hours of pre-registration, self-study assignments plus five weeks of attendance at NAIT.

Apprentices will learn through theory instruction and hands-on practice the basic skills needed to be successful journeymen. 

Theory and practical classes concentrate on operating safety practices related to boom trucks.  Included is the proper and safe setup of equipment, load chart reading, mechanics and maintenance as well as safe rigging practices.  Advanced theory includes:  chart reading, new technology, lift planning, advanced rigging  and calculations and multi-crane lifts.

To purchase your self-study assignments and text books contact the 
NAIT Bookstore
Phone:  780.491.3104

For more details about the trade go to:    http://www.tradesecrets.org/

Quick Info

Subject
Trades

Outcome
Other

Delivery Options
Apprenticeship

Location
Edmonton and Area

Contacts

Office of the Registrar’s
11762 – 106 Street
Suit 1000
Edmonton, AB  T5G 3H1
Phone: 780.471.6248


Glen Gibson, Chair
Phone:  780.378.1036
Fax:      780.378.1011
Email:    gleng@nait.ca   

Lorne Strachan, Associate Chair
Phone:  780.378.1030
Fax:      780.378.1011
Email:   lornes@nait.ca                   

Chris Aparicio, Accosiate Chair
Phone:  780.378.1022
Fax:      780.378.1011
Email:    chrisa@nait.ca                    

Trina Chorney, Administrative Support
Phone:  780.378.1010
Fax:      780.378.1011
Email:    trinac@nait.ca      

Mailing Address: 

11762 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5G 2R1

Location:             

Souch Campus
7110 Gateway Blvd.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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