How to Become a Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck in Alberta
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Certification required
Crane and hoisting equipment operator - boom truck is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Certification is required when operating:”
From tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0343, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 3 steps, listed one-time fees $310
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- Listed one-time fees: $310
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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You submit a copy of a trade certificate recognized by Alberta that was issued outside the province.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
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You must pass two theory exams.
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You must pass a practical exam, for which you provide your own certified crane and the assessors travel to the Alberta site you indicate.
- Practical exam: $310
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“Pass a practical exam ($310.00). Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the client.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0343
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $310
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $310 | 100% |
| One-time total | $310 | 100% |
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Practical exam fee: $310
Source
“Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Boom TruckNote: Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the candidate. | $310.00”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/...
Requirements
Experience
Applicants without an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate may qualify through the Work Experience Program by completing 18 months and 1800 hours of verifiable work experience in the trade.
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“Complete 18 months and 1800 hours of verifiable Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0343
Other
Applicants under the Recognized Credentials Program must hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0343
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Theory exams
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Practical exam
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Cranes and hoisting equipment operators - boom truck in other provinces and territories
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- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
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Compare crane and hoisting equipment operator - boom truck licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Tradesecrets - Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0343 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Trades with Practical Exams and Fees tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a crane and hoisting equipment operator - boom truck in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Theory exams, Practical exam.
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