Knuckle Boom and Picker Truck Training in Alberta and Saskatchewan
We provide on-site for HIAB picker truck training anywhere in Alberta and Saskatchewan 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.).
We do not offer public classroom training for individual operators at this time.
Our Safety Program Aligns with:
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Alberta OHS Section 6 – Worker competency & lifting devices
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CSA Z150.3 (R2022) – Safety standard for articulating cranes
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Employer due-diligence requirements
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Manufacturer operating specifications
- All brands of knuckle boom pickers: Fassi, Palfinger, Effer, Atlas, etc.
If your workers operate a picker truck or knuckle boom in Alberta, this training will meet regulatory expectations.
Saskatchewan light duty picker crane requirements explained here
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TL;DR
What Our HIAB & Folding Boom Crane Safety Covers
Our picker truck training Alberta program is designed for real-world job-site conditions—not classroom theory. Operators complete practical work with your crane at your site.
HIAB is the most common manufacturer of knuckle boom and folding boom cranes. This training applies to not only HIAB units as well as other vehicle-mounted knuckle boom and picker cranes used in oilfield, construction, municipal, and industrial operations.
Crane Setup & Stability
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Outrigger deployment & ground conditions
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Soil assessment & cribbing
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Radius changes & tipping risks
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Environmental considerations (ice, slope, wind)
Safe Crane Operation
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Boom articulation & configuration
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Lifting, swinging, placing loads
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Communication & spotter signals
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Avoiding power-line contact
Load Chart Interpretation
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Boom angles, load radius, and zones
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Static vs dynamic loading
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Lifting calculations
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Real load chart exercises
Pre-Use Inspections
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Structural, mechanical, and hydraulic checks
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Controls, safety systems, decals
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Annual inspection expectations
Who This Training Is For:
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Picker truck operators
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Knuckle boom operators
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Crew truck operators
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Field technicians
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Oilfield and construction crews
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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?
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24+ years of crane and picker experience
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Built specifically for Alberta and Saskatchewan field conditions
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One-day hands-on certification
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Onsite delivery anywhere in the province
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Meets OHS and CSA requirements
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Reduces incidents and increases operator competency
Alberta Service Areas
We provide onsite crane and picker truck training in:
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Edmonton
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Calgary
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Red Deer
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Grande Prairie
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Fort McMurray
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Peace Region
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Central and Southern Alberta
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Remote and 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
