Service-Body – Mechanic Crane Training in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Our one-day, on-site Service Body Crane Certification program is designed for companies operating most brands of mechanic service-body crane, corner-mount crane, or hydraulic service crane. Whether you need new operator training or renewals, this program helps support your company’s crane safety and operator qualification requirements.
What This Certification Covers
Program content is developed with references to:
- Alberta OHS Section 6
- CSA Z150.
- Applicable provincial requirements for light-duty crane operation
Operators receive a 3-year certification, valid up to:
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8 tons in Alberta
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5 tons in Saskatchewan and BC (BC limited to 25′ of boom)
- Operators receive certification documentation suitable for employer training records and internal qualification programs.
This program is 100% on-site, delivered at your shop or yard.
You provide the crane and space — we bring the rest
Contact us today to find out or to book HERE
TL;DR
Who This Program Is For
Designed for mechanics, maintenance crews, fleet operators, and service trucks performing lifts in live work environments.
Service Crane Brands We Train On
We regularly train operators on most service-body cranes manufactured by Stellar, Auto Crane, Venturo, Cobra, Maintainer, Palfinger, Tiger and other major manufacturers.
If it’s mounted to a service body or mechanic truck — we train on it.
Course Breakdown (6.5 Hours)
Theory Component
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Operator responsibilities
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Crane stability and setup
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Load charts and capacity limits
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Mechanical hazards & pinch points
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Safe crane operating practices
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Emergency procedure
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Provincial weight limits and documentation
Practical Component
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Pre-use inspections
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Crane setup and shutdown
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Load handling
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Safe movement and placement
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Communication and hand signals
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Final operator evaluation
Rigging and sling selection training are not included in these programs.
Why Choose Us
Since 2017, this has been one of our most requested training programs. Companies choose us because:
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We come on-site, reducing downtime
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Operators receive certification documentation suitable for employer training records.
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Fast training with real, practical takeaways
- Provides documentation commonly used to support COR and SECOR training records.
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All certification documents provided in PDF
- Helps improve operator awareness and supports safer crane operation.
Bring us to your shop on slower days — save time and money while staying compliant.
This program provides foundational operator training and evaluation. Final determination of worker competency remains the responsibility of the employer in accordance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
Book Your Service Body Crane Certification
Contact us here
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Call / Text: 587-209-2589
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Email: info@knuckleboomtraining.ca
We service all of Alberta and Saskatchewan with fast scheduling and on-site convenience.
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