BC Crane Safety maintains the Crane Operator Standards for all crane classifications in BC in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations. Program Profiles as used by the ITA for apprenticeable crane classifications are derived from and matched against the BC Crane Operator Standards.

These documents are provided to help guide the development of crane operator courses and training. They describe the general areas of competence and tasks associated with a given crane classification.

• Mobile Crane (includes):
  • Lattice Boom Friction
  • Lattice Boom Hydraulic
  • Hydraulic Unlimited Tonnage
• Mobile Crane – Hydraulic 80 Tonnes and Under
• Mobile Crane – Hydraulic 20 Tonnes and Under
• Boom Truck – Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage
• Boom Truck – Stiff Boom 40 Tonnes and Under
• Boom Truck – Stiff Boom 20 Tonnes and Under
• Boom Truck – Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage
• Boom Truck – Folding Boom 22 Tonnes and Under
• Boom Truck – Folding Boom 10 Tonnes and Under
• Tower Crane
• Self-Erect Crane
• BC Crane Operator – Limited Scope (Fixed Location)
• Crane Mechanic (Limited Scope, Non-commercial Lift) Competency Checklist and Employer Sign-off