Overhead Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Training (Blended) in Calgary
INDUSTRY LEADING OVERHEAD CRANE, HOISTING AND RIGGING TRAINING IN CALGARY
Overhead Crane, Hoisting and Rigging (Blended)
$174 + GST
Online Learning & Exam + 2 Hours In-Person
Register Below - Offered 7 Days A Week
Monday - Sunday
Offered everyday - 2pm - 4pm
2216 27 Ave NE #6, Calgary, AB T2E 7A7
Please reference our live availability calendar below for available dates. All dates in green are accepting bookings.
The date you are selecting will be for Part 2 (classroom learning). Part 1 (online learning) must be completed prior to attending Part 2. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the online learning portal within 1 business day of registration.
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Workplace-Approved. Hands-On. Engaging.
Our courses meet or exceed OHS workplace requirements — and we focus heavily on practical, hands-on learning. Real scenarios. Modern equipment. No long, boring lectures.
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We Never Cancel Courses
When you commit to us, we commit to you. Certified Safety Training does not cancel courses to consolidate numbers or increase profit. If it’s on the schedule, it runs.*
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Unmatched Availability
We offer most courses 7 days a week. That level of availability is rare — and designed to fit your schedule, not ours.
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Professional, Experienced Instructors
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with real-world backgrounds, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and high training standards in every class.
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We Guarantee Your Success
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Description
This training combines an overhead crane training and hoisting & rigging training into 1 certification course which has been developed to comply with CSA standards as well as the Alberta OHS Regulation.
Topics Covered
- Understand responsibilities and safety rules
- Pre-shift inspections
- Be able to inspect, select, maintain, and safely use equipment and hardware
- Winching, cables, chains, boomers, slings, securing loads, and the effect of the sling angle
- Understand load ratings/limits, safety factors, and other factors
- Be able to calculate material load weights
- The function of different kinds of cranes and lifting devices
- Hand signals
Training Certificate
Upon successful completion of the training program, you will receive a training certificate that is valid for 3 years issued by ABCS Safety Training.
Prerequisites
- Government issued photo ID
- If possible, please bring your own pair of steel-toed boots. Otherwise, you will need to wear closed-toe shoes.
Booking Policy
Life happens – we get it. Your seat is reserved exclusively for you, and we guarantee all courses run as scheduled.
Rescheduling requests require:
• 72 hours’ notice (courses under $200)
• 7 days’ notice (courses over $200)
Bookings made within these notice periods are final and cannot be changed. With proper notice, we may assist with rescheduling, course upgrades, or transferring your seat to another participant.
For extenuating circumstances, please call 403-407-0756 prior to your course start time.
All registrations are final sale and non-refundable.
Blended Course Requirements
To ensure the highest integrity, your exam is proctored. You must have a camera & microphone and agree to having them enabled. Older computers or slow internet may affect performance.
FAQ
2 Courses in 1 Certification.
This training combines an overhead crane training and hoisting & rigging training into 1 certification course which has been developed to comply with CSA standards as well as the Alberta OHS Regulation. Whether you are choosing to take our overhead crane, hoisting and rigging instructor led classroom course, our blended learning course or recertification program, we will assure you the course content meets the legislative requirements you and your employer are looking for. Our course is industry leading with a professional hands on practice area.
The course covers planning for rigging operations, rigging equipment and inspection, internationally recognized hand and radio signals, hazards and controls, determining the load weight, determining the centre of gravity, rated capacity and sling angles, knots, attaching and controlling the load and overhead cranes. It includes an instructor led presentation, practical exercises, class discussion, video presentation and written knowledge test.
