Crane Operator Examination - Effective as of January 6, 2025

The examination is 3 hours long. It contains 64 questions and each question is worth 1 point. The required passing grade is 60%. The materials for your use during the examination are provided to you. They are: a pencil, a paper sheet, a calculator, a ruler and an eraser. No other material or reference document is allowed during the examination.

Skill content on which questions may be based

Section 1 - INSPECTING, MAINTAINING AND TRANSPORTING A MOBILE CRANE (15%)

Pre-departure inspection (SAAQ-VAD)
Reviewing logbook items
Checking and lubricating required components
Planning the route and moving the crane on the road
Moving the crane on site, taking various obstacles and constraints into account

Section 2 - PLANNING THE WORK, ASSEMBLING AND DISMANTLING A MOBILE CRANE (60%)

Determining the crane location
Reviewing the lifting details
Levelling the crane
Interpreting lifting charts for different situations
Checking crane controls
Configuring the crane, determining and installing various crane parts (counterweight, jib, etc.).
Configuring the crane computer
Following the manufacturer's procedure and referring to the manual

Section 3 - OPERATING A MOBILE CRANE TO MOVE LOADS (25%)

Selecting and installing the rigging
Selecting the correct accessories
Inspecting lifting accessories
Installing accessories properly
Delineating the work area
Defining a safe zone
Operating the crane
Checking the various crane components (closed hoist alarm, stop, etc.)
Defining the communication system
Learning hand signals
Lifting
Operating a concrete pump

Samples of questions for provincial qualification examination.

Crane Operator Examination - Effective as of January 6, 2025

Skill content on which questions may be based

Section 1 - INSPECTING, MAINTAINING AND TRANSPORTING A MOBILE CRANE (15%)

Section 2 - PLANNING THE WORK, ASSEMBLING AND DISMANTLING A MOBILE CRANE (60%)

Section 3 - OPERATING A MOBILE CRANE TO MOVE LOADS (25%)

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