Crane Operators

If you are or wish to become a crane operator in a European country or Canada, this page will tell you about ECOL and the certification paths available.

General requirements

A candidate operator who opts for an ECOL licence must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • medically fit according to truck driver licence regulations, with unimpeded hearing capabilities
  • in possession of a truck drivers (C-class) licence

Certification routes

There are three certification routes under ECOL: