HIAB and Folding Boom Crane TrainingHIAB & Folding Boom Crane Training in Alberta – Knuckle Boom Certification

We provide picker truck training Alberta wide for companies in oilfield, construction, industrial, transportation, and municipal sectors. Training is delivered onsite at your job-site using your equipment, your procedures, and your real lifting scenarios.

Our 1-day program certifies operators on light-duty knuckle boom cranes and picker trucks that lift LESS than 8 tons (Alberta) or 5 tons (Saskatchewan/B.C.). 

Our Training meets –

  • Alberta OHS Section 6 – Worker competency & lifting devices

  • CSA Z150.3 (R2022) – Safety standard for articulating cranes

  • Employer due-diligence requirements

  • Manufacturer operating specifications

If your workers operate a picker truck or knuckle boom in Alberta, this training will meet regulatory expectations.

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What Our HIAB & Folding Boom Crane Training Covers

Our picker truck training Alberta program is designed for real-world jobsite conditions—not classroom theory. Operators complete practical work with your crane at your site.

Crane Setup & Stability

  • Outrigger deployment & ground conditions

  • Soil assessment & cribbing

  • Radius changes & tipping risks

  • Environmental considerations (ice, slope, wind)

Safe Crane Operation

  • Boom articulation & configuration

  • Lifting, swinging, placing loads

  • Communication & spotter signals

  • Avoiding power-line contact

Load Chart Interpretation

  • Boom angles, load radius, and zones

  • Static vs dynamic loading

  • Lifting calculations

  • Real load chart exercises

Pre-Use Inspections

  • Structural, mechanical, and hydraulic checks

  • Controls, safety systems, decals

  • Annual inspection expectations

Who This Training Is For

  • Picker truck operators

  • Knuckle boom operators

  • Crew truck operators

  • Field technicians

  • Oilfield and construction crews

  • Municipal & industrial maintenance staff

If the job requires moving a load with an articulating crane, this program applies.

Why Choose Us for HIAB & Folding Boom Crane Training in Alberta?

  • 24+ years of crane and picker experience

  • Built specifically for Alberta field conditions

  • One-day hands-on certification

  • Onsite delivery anywhere in the province

  • Meets OHS and CSA requirements

  • Reduces incidents & increases operator competency

Alberta Service Areas

We provide onsite crane and picker truck training in:

  • Edmonton

  • Calgary

  • Red Deer

  • Grande Prairie

  • Fort McMurray

  • Peace Region

  • Central & Southern Alberta

  • Remote & rural locations

What Makes a Competent Picker Truck Operator in Alberta

A competent picker truck operator understands more than basic lift controls. Alberta worksites demand operators who can assess ground conditions, select the right rigging, understand radius changes, and make safe decisions under pressure. Our HIAB & Folding Boom Crane Training program focuses on these real-world competencies so operators can safely lift, swing, and place loads without putting themselves or others at risk.

Operators finish the day with improved judgment, better hazard awareness, and a solid understanding of how picker trucks behave under load. This reduces incidents, equipment damage, and downtime—especially in challenging Alberta field conditions such as ice, mud, uneven terrain, and high winds.

Book Your Picker Truck Training in Alberta

Call/Text: (587) 209-2589
Email: info@KnuckleBoomTraining.ca

Certify your operators safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Alberta OHS.

If your crane is larger than 8-tons in Capacity in AB, according to Trade Secrets Alberta, you will be required to have a trade registered operator run the crane.  See information HERE