Training Courses Available
Expand on your training with OETIM’s comprehensive in-class courses! Whether you’re an aspiring operator or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skillset, our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in the industry.
Enroll in any of our training courses and take the first step towards a rewarding future in the industry. Contact us today for more information.
Your Crane Operator Training Specialists
Crane Training
There are three branches of crane operation:
- Branch 1 – Mobile Crane Operator
- Branch 2 – Boom Truck Hoist Operator
- Branch 3 – Tower Crane Operator
All branches are compulsory trades, requiring students to be registered crane apprentices before taking any training. While Boom Truck Operator isn’t Red Seal-certified, it does necessitate provincial certification and apprenticeship registration.
Crane and Hoist operators are trained to handle various cranes and equipment for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy construction materials. Holding a Class 1 driver’s license is recommended.
OETIM partners with RRC Polytech (formerly Red River College) to deliver this training on behalf of Apprenticeship Manitoba.
The pathway to becoming a crane operator involves:
- Choosing your branch: mobile, boom truck, or tower
- Seeking employment with a company that employs Journeypersons in your chosen branch and securing apprenticeship sponsorship
- Completing an apprentice application via the provided link: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship
- Logging your working hours
- Attending technical training at school after completing the required hours
- Returning to work and accumulating hours between each school level
- Completing the final level of training and writing the Red Seal Exam (for Mobile and Tower branches)
- Upon meeting hour requirements, anniversary date, and passing the Red Seal Exam, you become a Certified Journeyperson Crane Operator
For further information on Manitoba Apprenticeship Trades Programs, visit the provided links or contact Apprenticeship Manitoba directly at 1-866-332-5077
Crane Awareness Training
Course Description:
In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in crane-related accidents, with a significant portion leading to minor injuries and a smaller yet alarming percentage resulting in fatalities, particularly among non-crane operators.
To tackle this problem, OETIM’s crane awareness training program was created to educate owners, contractors, supervisors, and workers about the importance of being more aware of crane operations. This increased knowledge of cranes helps reduce the risk of injuries to everyone on the job site. The program brings many benefits, including making the work environment safer, increasing alertness, and ensuring that all workers, especially new ones, are well-informed.
Upon completion of the 1-day course, students receive a certificate valid for 3-years from the date of issue.
Length: 7 Hours
Location: OETIM or Client Location
Cost: $200.00 per Individual
Group Rates Are Available Upon Request
Basic Rigging Training
Course Description:
The Basic Rigging training course offers participants a foundational grasp of rigging types, principles, regulations, and hazard identification regarding overhead lifting. This theory-based training is an excellent introduction to new workers and is beneficial as a refresher for individuals already familiar with rigging, like crane operators and riggers. OETIM’s rigging programs are always taught by subject matter experts with years of real-world experience designing, planning, and performing rigging operations.
Upon completion of the 1-day course, students receive a certificate with no expiry, but retraining is strongly recommended within 3 years.
Length: 7 hours
Location: OETIM or Client Location
Cost: $225.00 per Individual
Group Rates Are Available Upon Request
Construction Rigging Training
Course Description:
The Construction Rigging course caters to individuals responsible for planning and performing rigging tasks within the construction industry. It delves into advanced rigging techniques, capacities, applications, and lifts. Through hands-on demonstrations, participants learn to identify faulty hardware, followed by practical exercises simulating real-world rigging scenarios on the second day.
Supervised directly by OETIM instructors, participants work in groups to solve unique rigging problems, identify hazards, inspect equipment, and select and apply appropriate rigging equipment to lift common loads. Students must bring their own PPE – hard hat, steel-toed boots and high visibility clothing.
Upon completion of the 2-day course, students receive a certificate with no expiry, but retraining is strongly recommended within 3 years.
Length: 2 Days, 14 Hours
Location: OETIM
Cost: $350.00 per individual
Group Rates Are Available Upon Request.
Skid Steer Training
Course Description:
The Skid Steer Training Course provides new operators with essential knowledge of safe and effective skid steer operation. Through a blend of classroom theory and hands-on practice, participants learn operational principles, worker duties and responsibilities, and safety procedures on the job site. Students must bring their own PPE – hard hat, steel-toed boots, and high visibility clothing.
Upon completion of the 1-day course, students receive a certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Length: 7 Hours
Location: OETIM or Client Facility
Cost: $250.00 per Individual
Group Rates Are Available Upon Request
Telehandler Training
Course Description:
OETIM offers a range of certification courses that are compliant with the CSA safety Standard for Lift Trucks (B335) and Manitoba’s Code of Practice for Safe Operation of Powered Lift Trucks. Powered lift trucks are commonly used on construction sites, but their misuse by inadequately trained workers can lead to accidents. Conversely, when operated by well-trained individuals, their operations are safe and efficient for material moving. The telehandler course provides new operators with an entry-level understanding of the safe and efficient operation of a Class VII Powered Lift Truck (more commonly known as a Telehandler or Zoom Boom).
Through a blend of classroom theory and hands-on practice, participants learn operational principles, worker duties and responsibilities, and safety procedures on the job site. Students must bring their own PPE – hard hat, steel-toed safety boots, and high visibility clothing.
Upon completion of the 2-day course, students receive a certificate valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Length: 2 Days, 14 Hours
Location: OETIM or Client Facility
Cost: $400.00 per Individual
Group Rates Are Available Upon Request
Telehandler Operator Recertification
Course Description:
The Recertification course offers experienced operators a refresher on safely and efficiently operating a Class VII powered lift truck. Exclusive to those who completed OETIM’s 2-day Telehandler Operator Training, this half-day course ensures participants stay updated on best practices and includes an online refresher course and an in-person assessment by an OETIM instructor.
Upon completion of the course, students receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Eligibility: Must have previosly completed the 2-day telehandler course at OETIM.
Length: 4 Hours
Location: OETIM
Cost: $250.00 per Individual
