Alberta · designated trade
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck
1-Period Apprenticeship ProgramCompulsory Certification
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck is a designated trade in Alberta. The Tradesecrets page lists a 1-Period Apprenticeship Program. Certification on that page is recorded as Compulsory Certification.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. Crane and hoisting equipment operators-wellhead boom truck operators set-up and operate hydraulic booms used for wellhead pumping, wireline, perforating, coiled tubing, snubbing and the rig-up and rig-out of slant service rig operations. Certification is required when operating:
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Apprenticeship Education Program
Credential
- Certificate of Achievement
Certification
- Journeyperson Certificate
Program Requirements
- 1 period (level)
- Period 1:
- 100 hours work experience
- 5 days classroom instruction
- Theory exam required
- Each period designed to take ~1 year
- Up to 18 months allowed between each requirement
Classroom Instruction
- 5 days in period 1
- Classroom instruction for this apprenticeship program is currently suspended at Alberta post-secondary institutions.
- See the Recognized Programs section for apprenticeship training offered by alternative training providers.
- Entrance requirements:
- English 10-2 and Math 10-3
- or GED/CAEC
- or Entrance Exam
On-the-Job Instruction
- 100 hours in period 1
- Sponsorship agreement required to earn hours.
- Must be completed with a qualified mentor.
- Demonstrate competence in activities outlined in the record book to receive credit.
Exams
- Theory exam required to complete period
High School Credit
- Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
- Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
Recognized Programs
- Recognized programs offered by:
- Energy Safety Canada
Related Trade Certificates
Trades Qualifier Program
Work Experience Program
- Complete 12 months and 150 hours of verifiable Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck work experience.
- Pass two theory exams.
- 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.
Recognized Credentials Program
- Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
- Pass two theory exams.
- 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.
Employment in the Trade
Restricted Activities
- Specific tasks and function within the trade may only be performed by authorized individuals.
- Restricted Activities List - Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck
- Restricted Activities Info Sheet
- Board Order
Authorized Individuals
- To perform restricted activities, you must be:
- a registered apprentice or
- a certified journeyperson or
- hold a recognized trade certificate.
- Who can work in a designated trade?
- Classes of Individuals - Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck
Apprentice-to-Mentor Ratio
- Employers may employ two apprentices for every one assigned mentor (2:1).
Wages
- Apprentices must be paid at least the below percentage of the rate received by the lowest-paid Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck journeyperson employed by the same company.
- Period 1: 70%
Recognized Credentials
- If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside of Alberta, you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade in Alberta.
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