Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer Course

Become a certified Overhead Crane Trainer

Take control of workplace safety with the Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer course. This program equips experienced crane operators and supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and resources to become certified trainers, enabling you to deliver safe and effective overhead crane training.

Whether your organization trains high volumes of staff, faces frequent turnover, or wants to build internal expertise, having an in-house certified trainer reduces reliance on external courses and ensures consistent safety practices. Individuals looking to expand their professional credentials will also benefit from this crane trainer certification.

Why take the Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer course?

This course prepares you to train others on key safety practices, including identifying hazards, conducting crane inspections, selecting and rigging loads properly, and performing lifts in line with CSA B167 standards.

Our course is designed for experienced overhead crane operators and supervisors who want to train their workers on the safe operation of overhead cranes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the train-the-trainer crane certification course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of a competent overhead crane operator

• Identify potential hazards in overhead crane operation

• Inspect an overhead crane and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Select appropriate slings and properly rig loads

• Demonstrate safe lifting techniques and procedures

Course Material

We’ll equip you with the tools and materials you need to start training, including:

• Leader Guide – a resource to help guide you while you lead training that includes speaking notes, prompts, tips, and more
• 10 Participant Manuals to provide your learners with during your training
• Access to our Instructor Portal so you can download the PowerPoint Presentation to help facilitate training at your workplace and place an order to restock your Participant Manuals

Prerequisites

To be eligible to take this course, you will need to:

• Complete Tools and Techniques for Adult Learning
• Understand Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Be a competent operator of an Overhead Crane demonstrated by having at least 100 hours of experience operating the equipment and/or have received a certificate of competency by a training provider
• Understand hoisting and rigging principles