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:
- New Operators: For apprentices and registered apprentices.
- Experienced Operators: For operators who have experience as a crane operator
- Licence conversion: Recognition process for operators who are already certified in another jurisdiction.