Operation of Tower Crane (Luffing Jib) Theory

Theory Lesson

• Challenges (Work and Environment)
• Crane orientation
• Main components and configuration of tower 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
• Tutorial and exercises

Participants who have attended at least 75% of the classroom training sessions, attempted all online pre-reading materials & quizzes, and passed the course assessment at the end of the lesson will be issued with the Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC).

• At least 21 years of age.
• Must hold valid crawler crane and saddle jib tower crane licenses.
• 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:

1. Be at least 21 years old.
2. Hold valid crawler crane and saddle jib tower crane licences.
3. Participants who have passed the theory course will be issued a certificate “Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC). You must submit your luffing jib tower crane operator application within 6 months from date of issuance of your issued CSC.
4. If you are aged 50 years or above, you must pass the medical examination before you can apply.
5. Occupation on the work pass card must be stated as “Crane and Hoist Operator (excluding port)” 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 (https://www.mom.gov.sg/workplace-safety-and-health/wsh-professionals/crane-operator) for more information.