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Certification Tests For Construction Crane Operators

Introduction

To upgrade and promote the awareness and knowledge of safety, and the safe operation of crane operators, an Ordinance stipulating that all construction crane operators must pass the Certification Test to obtain the necessary certification to qualify them for the operation of the appropriate type of cranes. The Construction Industry Council (previously the C-I-T-A), authorized by the Government, is responsible for the implementation of refresher training, testing and certification of experienced operators for six types of commonly used cranes in the construction industry.

  1. Tower Crane
  2. Crawler-mounted Mobile Crane
  3. Wheeled Telescopic Mobile Crane
  4. Truck-mounted Crane
  5. Gantry Crane
  6. Derrick Crane
Loadshifing Machinery Operators

Test Format and Test Fee

Certification Training Course & Test (New applicant)

The arrangement is as follows:

Day 1 is a theory refresher session which allows candidates to refresh their knowledge in the machinery operation and relevant safety issues.

Day 2, Written Test is conducted in the morning session. After the written test, candidates take turn to familiarize the operation of machine assigned for the practical test throughout the whole day.

Day 3, candidates are allocated to carry out the Practical Test in either the morning or afternoon session.

Revalidation Test (1-day Revalidation Course)

The arrangement is as follows:

The 1-day Revalidation Course consists of a theory refresher session and a written test. The theory refresher session allows candidates to refresh their knowledge in the machinery operation and relevant safety issues. The Written Test is conducted in the afternoon, immediately after the theory refresher session.

 Certification Test for Crane OperatorsWritten Test(Minutes)Practical Test(Minutes)Fee(HK$)
1Tower Crane (TWC)3080$1,200
2Crawler-mounted Mobile Crane (CMC)4590$1,200
3Wheeled Telescopic Mobile Crane (WMC)4065$1,200
4Truck-mounted Crane (TKR)3045$1,100
5Gantry Crane (GCS)3035$1,200
6Derrick Crane (DRC)3045$1,200
7Re-validation TestApprox. 30-45N/A$500 each

Estimated waiting time for test:

Approximately 60 working days from the date the application is approved as eligible.

The actual waiting time is subject to the number of applications received.

Download Application Form
Personal Claim Form (For personal from external organizations)

Enquiries:

Tel：2100 9000

WhatsApp: 5742 7990  (Click here to initiate WhatsApp conversation directly)

The information contained in this webpage is for reference only and may be subject to change without prior notice.

Last Updated: 2026-09-23 16:14:02