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Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques

Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Durham College offers Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques, a certificate in Applied Professions & Services programme in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Applied Professions & Services

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The certificate is designed for students pursuing a crane operation apprenticeship, using training simulations to teach trade tools, methods for rigging and hoisting loads, and the core safety practices that a busy construction site demands of its crew.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one. Subject prerequisites are Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level; Technical Mathematics is recommended but not required. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. No minimum GPA, age restriction, physical test or interview is stated on the program's own admission page.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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