This page lays out what we expect from you, what you can expect from us, and what you should bring when you show up to Southern Colorado Crane Academy.
These are the basic expectations to keep training safe, productive, and respectful for everyone on site.
Exact schedules may change, but this is the general flow so you know what you’re signing up for.
Short, focused classroom sessions cover essential topics such as load charts, ground conditions, communication, and safety rules. Classroom concepts are then taken directly to the yard and applied in real working conditions.
All students are required to pass a drug screening prior to participation.
Students spend significant time in the yard setting up outriggers, walking the site, evaluating ground conditions, and reviewing rigging setups.
Training is conducted on a five-day schedule of 12-hour days to reflect the pace, expectations, and fatigue operators commonly experience in the field.
A major focus is time in the seat with direct coaching. Training begins with basic movements and crane control, then progresses to more demanding lifts as students demonstrate proper judgment, communication, and situational awareness.
The extended daily schedule is intentional, preparing operators for real-world job-site responsibility.
Once you’ve read through this page and feel like this is the right fit, your next move is to submit an enrollment request.