Truck Mounted Service Crane Certification Training

Course Overview:

This Truck Mounted Service Crane Certification Course provides technicians, operators, and field personnel with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely operate, inspect, and maintain truck-mounted service cranes.

Learners will understand applicable regulations, pre-use requirements, load handling best practices, and common hazards associated with mobile service cranes used in field service, construction, industrial, and maintenance environments.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the components, functions, and limitations of a truck-mounted service crane.
• Understand OSHA, ASME, and manufacturer requirements for safe operation.
• Perform required pre-operation inspections and document findings.
• Interpret load charts and calculate safe working load based on boom angle, radius, and configuration.
• Execute safe lifting, rigging, and load-handling operations.
• Recognize hazards such as tip-over, overloading, pinch points, electrical contact, and improper stabilizing.
• Follow proper shutdown, securing, and post-operation procedures.
• Demonstrate competency through written assessment and practical evaluation.

Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to ensure that employees who operate truck-mounted service cranes have the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform lifting operations safely, efficiently, and in compliance with OSHA, ASME, and manufacturer requirements.

This training is designed to prevent accidents, equipment damage, and injuries by teaching operators how to properly inspect the crane, interpret load charts, evaluate hazards, use correct rigging, and execute controlled lifting procedures in real-world field environments.

Target Audience:

• Field service technicians
• Mechanics and maintenance personnel
• Construction/industrial workers
• Supervisors responsible for mobile lifting operations
• Any employee assigned to operate a truck-mounted service crane

Duration:

• Total Course Time: 4–6 hours
• Classroom / Online Theory: 2–4 hours
• Practical / Hands-On Evaluation: 1–2 hours

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, Students will receive a Truck Mounted Service Crane Certification, that contain each employee's name, the signature of the Trainer, and the dates of Training, valid for five years.

The certificate of completion is available for review by employees and their authorized representatives with the students Training Passport.

Training Passport is a digital Training history of a person's Training Records.

Assessment:

• Written Exam: 20–30 multiple-choice questions
• Practical Evaluation: Demonstration of safe operation
• Passing criteria: 80% on written exam + competent rating for hands-on skills
• Successful participants receive a Certificate of Training and training record for company compliance documentation.

Prerequisites:

Before enrolling in this course, participants should meet the following requirements to ensure they can safely and effectively complete the training:

• Minimum Age & Authorization: Participants must be at least 18 years old and authorized by their employer to operate or work near truck-mounted service cranes.
• Physical Capability: Must be able to safely operate crane controls, climb on/off the truck, and perform lifting duties; good vision and hearing are required.
• Basic Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with general workplace safety, ability to read load charts and diagrams, and understanding of hand signals and site communication.
• Licensing/Certification: Valid driver’s license required; prior material handling or forklift training is recommended.
• Company Requirements: Completion of any safety orientation or internal training modules and supervisor approval to attend the course.

This ensures all participants are prepared to gain the maximum benefit from both classroom and hands-on crane operation training.

OSHA Requirements for Truck-Mounted Service Cranes

Truck-mounted service cranes fall under OSHA Cranes & Derricks standards and General Industry requirements depending on where the work occurs.

OSHA requires that truck-mounted service crane operators be trained, competent, and capable of safely performing lifting operations by:

• Following OSHA 1910/1926 crane standards
• Conducting required inspections
• Maintaining proper rigging and lifting practices
• Understanding and using load charts
• Avoiding electrical hazards
• Operating the equipment safely and per manufacturer guidelines

Truck Mounted Service Crane Operator Training: Safety, Skill, and Compliance

Enroll in this course to build confidence, improve your lifting skills, and ensure safer, more efficient Truck Mounted Service Crane operations on every job.