Certificate

Industrial Overhead Crane & Hoist Systems Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: crane types, structures and hoist mechanics, wire rope, hooks, brakes and load testing, crane power, conductor bar, festoon and drives, and radio and pendant controls, inspection programs and documentation. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits

3 terms

Free to study · $99 for the credential

100% online

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

01Inspect hoist mechanics and rigging
02Test brakes and load limiters
03Troubleshoot crane power and drives
04Run inspection programs

Careers

Where graduates work

Crane technician
Hoist service technician
Industrial maintenance technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits

CRN 1013 cr

Crane Configurations, Structural Assemblies, and Hoisting Mechanics

This course introduces technicians to industrial overhead crane classifications, structural framework analysis, and mechanical hoisting principles. Students develop core competencies in identifying structural components, inspecting mechanical drive trains, and evaluating structural integrity under operational loads.

Term 2

6 credits

CRN 1053 cr

Overhead Crane Wire Rope, Hooks, Brakes, and Load Testing

This course delivers comprehensive technical instruction on the inspection, adjustment, and verification of critical crane load-bearing components. Technicians will master wear evaluation for wire rope and hooks, holding brake calibration, and safe load testing procedures.

CRN 1103 cr

Crane Electrification, Conductor Systems, and Motor Drives

This course delivers comprehensive technical instruction on electrical power delivery and motor drive systems used in industrial overhead cranes and hoists. Technicians develop practical expertise in runway conductor bars, festoon electrification assemblies, variable frequency drives, and systematic electrical diagnostics.

Term 3

3 credits

CRN 1153 cr

Crane Control Systems, Inspection Protocols, and Maintenance Documentation

This course delivers advanced instruction on wired pendant controls, industrial wireless radio systems, and systematic inspection methodologies for industrial overhead cranes. Technicians master preventative maintenance scheduling, regulatory compliance auditing, and rigorous defect documentation across frequent and periodic inspection cycles.

Ready to begin? One click adds all 4 courses to your student portal.