Apply to be a registered Crane Operator

At a glance

Requirements

To apply, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass the relevant crane operator course conducted by an accredited training provider (ATP). You must have obtained the certificate within 6 months before applying.
• From 1 April 2016, if you are aged 50 years or above, you must pass the medical examination before you can apply.
• (For a foreigner with a work pass) Have Crane/Hoist operator (excluding port) as the occupation on your work pass. All other occupations are not accepted.

How to apply

If you are aged 50 years or above

Before applying, if you are aged 50 years or above, you must pass your medical examination.

1. Download the relevant medical form:
   • Medical examination form for Crane Operators aged 50 to 69 years
   • Medical examination form for Crane Operators aged 70 years and above
2. Fill up the sections to be completed by applicant.
3. Arrange and go for a medical examination with any GP or polyclinic. Bring along the medical examination form.

Apply online

To apply:

1. Log in to apply.
2. Upload all supporting documents.
3. Pay the $20 fee online. Your application will only be processed upon payment.
4. (Optional) Log in to check your application status.

You will receive the outcome by post. If your application is successful, you will also receive the registration card.

Documents required

You will need to submit copies of the following documents:

• Certificate for the relevant Crane Operator course. The course completion date should be no more than 6 months ago.
• Recent identity card (IC) sized colour softcopy photograph in JPG format.
• (For truck-mounted mobile crane) Class 5 driving licence.
• Completed medical examination form:
  • Medical examination form for age 50 to 69 years, or if required.
  • Medical examination form for age 70 years old or above, or if required

List of acceptable crane operator courses

You can send your workers for the following crane operator courses conducted by the accredited training providers for their crane operator registration.