MCO
Red Seal Trade
Mobile Crane Operator
Red Seal / red-seal.ca · BCSA · ASME · CSA
ASME B30.5 (Mobile Cranes) · CSA Z150 (Safety Code for Cranes) · BCSA Standards
Exam Questions
50
per session
Pass Gate
90%
RISL standard
Refresher Interval
2 yr
recommended
Retest Window
6 mo
if not yet passed
Curriculum — 4 Topic Blocks
Block 01 / 04
Crane Components & Capacity
- Crane types — hydraulic, lattice boom, all-terrain
- Load charts — interpretation & application
- Boom configurations & radius calculations
- Outrigger setup & ground bearing pressure
Block 02 / 04
Rigging & Load Handling
- Sling types — wire rope, chain, synthetic
- Rigging hardware — shackles, hooks & blocks
- Load weight estimation & centre of gravity
- Signalling — hand signals & radio procedures
Block 03 / 04
Site Planning & Hazards
- Pre-lift planning & critical lift procedures
- Overhead power line clearances (OSHA/provincial)
- Wind speed limits & environmental conditions
- Underground utilities & ground conditions
Block 04 / 04
Inspection, Maintenance & Regulations
- Pre-operational & annual inspection requirements
- Wire rope inspection — discard criteria
- ASME B30.5 & CSA Z150 code compliance
- Incident reporting & documentation
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Result Levels
| Level |
Score |
Result |
Timing |
Next Step |
| Passed |
90–100% |
Certificate of Completion |
Recommended refresher interval: 2 years |
Refresher within 2 years to stay current |
| Not yet passed |
70–89% |
No certificate |
Retest recommended within 6 months |
Targeted study on weak areas |
| Not yet passed |
Below 70% |
No certificate |
Retest within 30 days |
Structured study on all flagged areas |