Legislation was enacted in Minnesota May 24, 2005, that requires the certification and regulation of crane operators. This new regulation takes effect July 1, 2007. According to the law, no individual may operate a crane, with the lifting capacity of five tons or more, on a construction site unless that person has a valid crane operator certificate. The certificate must be issued by a nationally recognized and accredited certification program.
The new regulation applies to all wire rope-over-sheave mobile cranes and mobile tower cranes. The standard does not apply to track and automotive jacks, railway or automobile wrecking cranes, shipboard cranes, shipboard cargo handling equipment, well drilling derricks, skip hoists, mine hoists, truck body hoists, car or barge pullers, conveyors or excavating equipment when not used as a lifting crane.
Visit OSHA Web site: www.doli.state.mn.us/mnosha.html (link opens new window)
)Introduction: The purpose of the Professional Crane Operator program is to help you become a better crane operator by learning safe and efficient practices. It will also meet the OSHA certification requirements of the state of Minnesota. Upon completion of this program, you will understand various operational and safety principles and practices that can be used every day. This course is intended for experienced crane operators.
Course Content: This training program contains eight learning modules that will be delivered in a four-day sequence. A practical exam will be given on the fifth day and a written exam on the sixth day. You must complete one module before moving on to the next. Each module deals with specific topics about crane operations and safety. You will draw on your experiences and apply what you have learned from the program to become a better crane operator.
Topics Include:
Rules and Regulations
Site Review and Set-up
Conditions that Affect Operations
Basic Rigging and Wire Rope
Operations
Maintenance and Inspections
Load Charts
Crane Types
Instructors:
Red Wing
Call or email Diane Ralston for more information.
Class Fee: $ 1590.00
This fee includes classroom, textbooks, written and one practical exam ($200 for each additional crane practical exam).
Applications are due THREE weeks prior to start of class. Late applications will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Mail registration form and check to:
- Minnesota State College-SE Technical
Center for Custom Training & Education
Red Wing Campus - (Download registration form
308 Pioneer Road
Red Wing, MN 55066
Fax: 651-385-6377 Attn: Diane Ralston
- Make checks payable to:
Minnesota State College-SE TechnicalOR
- Register by Phone:
Minnesota State College-SE Technical
Center for Custom Training & Education
Red Wing Campus
Phone: 651-385-6326 Toll Free: 877-853-8324, Ext. 6326Registration Deadline: A full refund will be granted if you cancel two weeks prior to start of class. The individual or company is responsible for payment if you fail to appear for your scheduled class and do not notify the college within this time.
Please mark your class information on your calendar. Consider yourself registered unless you hear from us. We will notify you by mail or telephone only if your course is canceled or if there are no openings available.
NOTE: Forms MUST be returned to Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical three weeks prior to exam date.
MOBILE CRANES
- Written Examination Application
- Practical Examination Application
(bring completed to your Practical Exam) - Photo will be taken during class- Recertification Written Examination Application
- Overhead Application Form
- Tower Application Form
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