Mobile Crane (Truck Mounted) Operation (Theory)

• Challenges (Work and Environment)
• Crane orientation
• Main components and configuration of crawler crane
• Safety devices and indicators
• Introduction to WSHA and subsidiary legislation
• Duties and responsibilities of crane operator
• Interpretation of load chart
• Job site consideration and safe operation of crane
• Risk Assessment and Permit to Work for lifting operations.

Participants who have attended at least 75% of the training sessions and passed the course assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion (Theory).

• At least 21 years of age
• Class 5 driving licence.
• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; or
• Sponsoring company of construction work pass holders, who wish to apply for this course, must submit an endorsed copy of Form C under the “Temporary relaxation scheme” and be subjected to its prevailing terms and conditions. For more information, please visit https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/manpower/temporary-relaxation-of-licence-registration-for-foreign-crane-operators
• Sponsoring company of construction work pass holders, who are existing crane & hoist operators and wish to cross train in other cranes, need not submit a copy of endorsed Form C under the “Temporary relaxation scheme”; or
• Work permit holders from other industries (except construction) who are working as crane & hoist operators may also apply for this course, subject to availability.

MOM’S REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING TO BE A REGISTERED CRANE OPERATOR

To apply, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Passed the mobile crane (truck mounted) operator (Theory) course
• Passed the mobile crane (truck mounted) operator (Practical) course
• Participants who have passed both the theory and practical courses will be issued a complete certificate “Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC). You must submit your crane operator application within 6 months from date of issuance of your crane operator course certificate (CSC).
• If you are aged 50 years or above, you must pass the medical examination before you can apply.
• Occupation on the work pass card must be stated as “Crane and Hoist Operator” for an applicant holding a work permit or S-Pass in the construction sector, all other occupations are not accepted. Please refer to MOM website (http://www.mom.gov.sg/workplace-safety-and-health/wsh-professionals) for more information.
  

Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on  Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).