About the course
What this course covers.
A boom truck puts a crane on a chassis, and that combination is only as safe as the operator's understanding of its limits. Overload the boom, set the outriggers wrong, or misread the load chart, and the truck tips or drops its load. This course trains an operator to inspect, plan, and run a boom truck without finding those limits the hard way.
The course covers hydraulic boom truck components, the types of inspections a boom truck needs, and the pre-lift hazard assessment done before a pick. It works through the responsibilities of the crane owner, operator, and supervisor, load chart components, net capacity and total load calculations, safe operating practices, outrigger use, rigging, and the standard crane hand signals. It is written to comply with CSA Standard Z150-1998.
The course touches on rigging, and operators are encouraged to pair it with a dedicated rigging course. It is the theory portion of boom truck training; some jurisdictions require a practical evaluation on the equipment to complete certification. Companies use it to qualify boom truck operators and to give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Components and inspections
The components of a hydraulic boom truck, the types of inspections it needs, and the pre-lift hazard assessment before a pick.
Load charts and calculations
The owner, operator, and supervisor responsibilities, the components of a load chart, and net capacity and total load calculations.
Safe operation and outriggers
Safe operating practices for a boom truck and the correct use of outriggers to keep the truck stable.
Rigging and hand signals
An introduction to the rigging a boom truck uses and the standard crane hand signals that direct a lift.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The load chart and net capacity sections are the heart of it. An operator who finishes this knows the difference between gross and net capacity, which is where people get hurt.
Travis B.
Crane and Lifting Supervisor
We pair it with a rigging course and a machine evaluation. The outrigger and pre-lift assessment content is solid.
Marie L.
Safety Coordinator
Thorough course. The hand signals and the calculation practice were the parts worth slowing down for.
Doug R.
Boom Truck Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Boom truck and picker truck operators
- Oil and gas, construction, and utility crews
- New operators learning a boom truck
- Supervisors responsible for crane and boom truck work
- Any company that needs a documented boom truck training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Identify the components of a hydraulic boom truck
- Carry out boom truck inspections and a pre-lift hazard assessment
- Read a load chart and calculate net capacity and total load
- Use outriggers correctly and apply safe operating practices
- Recognise the standard crane hand signals
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $199.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$999.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$899.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$799.96
A corporate account saves you
$199.99
on 5 seats of Boom Truck Safety
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met. On completion the operator downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the equipment for full regulatory compliance.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 2 hours of content
- Written to comply with CSA Standard Z150-1998
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Printable reference materials available online
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that crane and boom truck operators are trained and competent, and CSA Z150 sets the practice. This course is the theory portion of boom truck training and provides the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for; a practical evaluation on the equipment completes the certification.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Boom Truck Safety course cost?
- The course is 199.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 2 hours of content and is fully self-paced, so an operator can complete it in one sitting or across a couple of shorter sessions without losing their place.
Does the Boom Truck Safety certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the operator retakes the course to stay current.
Do I need a rigging course as well?
- The course touches on rigging, and operators are encouraged to also complete a dedicated rigging course - Rigging (Basic), Rigging (Intermediate), or Rigging and Slinging (Advanced) - in conjunction with it.
Do I need a practical evaluation as well as this course?
- This course is the theory portion of boom truck training. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the actual equipment, carried out by the employer, to complete the certification.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.