Fulford

Fulford Certification has been developing and delivering certification programs for technical occupations since 2004. Over 20,000 workers in Western Canada carry a Fulford certificate as proof of their technical knowledge and practical skills. Fulford Certification works with industries to create occupational standards that truly reflect the knowledge and skills that produce safe and productive workplaces.

The practical assessments for Alberta's Apprenticeship program for Wellhead Boom Truck, Boom Truck, Mobile Crane and Tower Crane Operator trade qualifications are delivered by Fulford Certification. Fulford's procedure is designed to make the assessment process easier by conducting the it at your worksite on the crane you are familiar with.

Crane operator certification in BC & Yukon is mandatory for boom trucks, mobile or tower cranes with a lifting capacity over 5 tons or a reach over 25 feet. There are 11 different crane operator certification categories depending on the type and lifting capacity of the crane you are operating. The capacity of a crane for the purposes of the certification categories is determined by the highest lift capacity found on the crane's load chart.

Rigging loads is a technical skill and riggers require proof of their qualifications. Fulford makes this easy by offering comprehensive hands-on rigger training and certification at your work site. Contact us today to find our how! Fulford's Rigging Fundamentals program includes 8 hours of on-site theory and practical skills training which gives participants a Level 1 Rigger Certificate of Completion valid for 3 years.

WorkSafe BC has a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with Transport Canada for areas of shared jurisdiction, including crane operation on ships. Under WorkSafe BC Guideline 14.34 any operator of a hoisting device (including marine pedestal mounted cranes) are required to be trained and assessed as competent.