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Dec 21, 2024
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PUBLISHED 2021-2022 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Employment Mobile Crane
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Program Description
The Pre-Employment Mobile Crane program is designed to offer an alternative route to those who wish to enter the Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator trade. This program covers all course materials taught in apprenticeship - level first-year technical training for the Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane, and Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator - Boom Truck Apprenticeships as well as additional value-add programming which focuses on safety and field operations. Students in this program will be provided with the opportunity to operate cranes in both a simulated, and field environment. They will operate various types of mobile cranes: all-terrain, rough-terrain, lattice-boom crawler (simulated), and swing-cab boom truck. The program prepares students to enter into an apprenticeship with hands-on skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will qualify to challenge the first year Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane apprenticeship exam. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to write the first period apprenticeship exam, and will earn a SAIT Pre-Employment Mobile Crane Certificate. Students will then be able to seek employment within the industry, which may lead to enrollment in an apprenticeship.
Your Career
Mobile Crane operators are employed by general contractors and subcontractors in the forestry, mining, construction and oil industries, and by crane rental companies. Employment prospects change with seasonal and economic climates. If you chose a career as a Mobile Truck Crane Operator, you’ll need the following characteristics: - Good Vision
- Depth perception
- Manual dexterity
- The ability to work at heights
- The strength, stamina and ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift items weighing in excess of 25 kilograms
- The ability to work as part of a team and communicate to ground crews, usually using hand signals and voice communication
Credentials
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to write the first period apprenticeship exam, and will earn a SAIT Pre-Employment Mobile Crane Certificate. Students will then be able to seek employment within the industry, which may lead to enrollment in an apprenticeship.
Progression
The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
- Math 10-3, AND,
- English Language Arts 10-2
- All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
- A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or pass marks in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
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