Crane Operator Trade Apprenticeship Integration Examination

The time allowed for writing the exam is 3 hours. The exam has 52 questions, each of which is worth 1 point. The passing grade is 80%. The materials needed for taking the exam are provided: a pencil, a blank sheet of paper, a calculator, and an eraser. No other materials or reference documents are allowed in the exam.

Skill Content on Which Questions May Be Based

Section 1 - Maintenance of a mobile crane (20%)

Recognizing the procedure for verifying wear on the mobile crane
Inspecting the rigging equipment
Lubricating the mechanical components of the mobile crane
Cleaning the mobile crane
Distinguishing the information to record regarding the condition of the mobile crane

Section 2 - Preparing to transport a mobile crane and its accessories (10%)

Understanding the elements included in the assembly plan for the mobile crane
Recognizing the components and equipment needed for the tasks included in the work order
Finding information on transporting the accessories for the mobile crane

Section 3 - Preparing assembly, installation, and disassembly of a mobile crane on a site(50%)

Preparing to assemble, install, or disassemble the mobile crane
Guiding the crane operator in parking the carrier or the mobile crane
Understanding the information contained in the assembly plan for the mobile crane
Interpreting the information necessary to safe installation of the mobile crane
Understanding the information necessary to disassembling components of the mobile crane

Section 4 - Preparing for hoisting jobs (20%)

Identify the data necessary for hoisting jobs
Preparing the rigging equipment according to the loads to lift
Recognizing the potential dangers of hoisting jobs
Using manual hoisting signals