About the course
What this course covers.
A knuckle boom truck puts an articulated crane on a chassis - a versatile machine that loads, unloads, and places materials, but one that overturns or drops a load when an operator misjudges setup, stability, or the lift. This course trains an operator to run a knuckle boom truck within its limits.
The course covers the anatomy of the crane and emphasises the importance of inspecting it each day before it is put into service. It works through stability and setup, the hazards a knuckle boom truck operator faces, the rigging used to secure a load, and operations - and finishes with a final exam. It is built for powered industrial articulated boom trucks, also known as knuckle boom trucks.
The course is the classroom portion of knuckle boom truck operator training. Some jurisdictions require a practical evaluation on the machine to complete certification. Companies use it to qualify 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.
Anatomy
The anatomy of a knuckle boom truck and the daily inspection done before the machine is put into service.
Stability and setup
Setting up a knuckle boom truck and what keeps it stable through a lift.
Hazards and rigging
The hazards a knuckle boom truck operator faces, and the rigging used to secure a load.
Operations
Operating the knuckle boom truck safely to load, unload, and place materials.
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 stability-and-setup section is the one that matters - a knuckle boom set up wrong is the one that tips. New operators finish this understanding the outriggers.
Curtis B.
Utility Crew Lead
Clean classroom training accepted by our auditor. We pair it with a machine evaluation for the full certification.
Renee M.
Safety Coordinator
Good course. The daily-inspection emphasis and the rigging section were the useful parts.
Dave T.
Boom Truck Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Knuckle boom truck and articulated boom truck operators
- Construction, utility, and material-handling crews
- New operators learning a knuckle boom truck
- Supervisors responsible for boom truck operators
- Any company that needs a documented knuckle boom truck training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Describe the anatomy of a knuckle boom truck
- Carry out the daily inspection before the machine is used
- Set up the truck and keep it stable through a lift
- Recognise the hazards a knuckle boom truck operator faces
- Rig a load and operate the machine safely
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $99.99 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
$499.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$449.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$399.96
A corporate account saves you
$99.99
on 5 seats of Knuckle Boom Truck Safety (CAN)
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 two years from the completion date. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the machine for full regulatory compliance.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 90 minutes of content
- Meets the training requirements for powered industrial articulated boom trucks
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- 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. This course is the classroom portion of knuckle boom truck operator training and provides the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for; a practical evaluation on the machine completes the certification.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Knuckle Boom Truck Safety course cost?
- The course is 99.99 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 90 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so an operator can complete it in a single session.
Does the Knuckle Boom Truck certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for two years from the completion date shown on it, after which the operator retakes the course to stay current.
What is a knuckle boom truck?
- A knuckle boom truck is a powered industrial truck fitted with an articulated, or knuckle, boom crane. It is used to load, unload, and place materials, and the articulated boom folds for compact transport.
Do I need a practical evaluation as well as this course?
- This course is the classroom portion of knuckle boom truck operator training. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the actual machine, 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.