R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060: HOISTING ENGINEER

Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act
Loi sur la qualification professionnelle et l’apprentissage des gens de métier

R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 1060

HOISTING ENGINEER

Historical version for the period July 5, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Last amendment: O. Reg. 328/07.

This Regulation is made in English only.

1. In this Regulation,

“mobile crane” means a mechanical device or structure that incorporates a boom that,

(a) is capable of moving in the vertical and horizontal plane,

(b) is capable of raising, lowering or moving a load suspended from the boom by a hook or rope, and

(c) is mounted on a mobile base or chassis,

and includes a telescoping or articulated boom but does not include equipment that is used exclusively for fire-fighting or by automotive wreckers and tow trucks to clear wrecks and haul vehicles;

“tower crane” means a mechanical device or structure that is of the travelling, fixed or climbing type and that has,

(a) a boom, power driven drum and wire rope to raise, lower or move material, and

(b) a vertical mast or tower and jib. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 1; O. Reg. 328/07, s. 1.

2. The trade of hoisting engineer is designated as a certified trade for the purposes of the Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 2.

3. The trade of hoisting engineer is composed of three branches as follows:

1. Branch 1, mobile crane operators who maintain and operate mobile cranes that are capable of raising, lowering or moving any material that weighs more than 16,000 pounds.

2. Branch 2, mobile crane operators who maintain and operate mobile cranes that are capable of raising, lowering or moving only material that weighs more than 16,000 pounds but no more than 30,000 pounds.

3. Branch 3, tower crane operators who maintain and operate tower cranes. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 3; O. Reg. 328/07, s. 2.

4. An apprentice training program for the trade of hoisting engineer is established and shall consist of,

(a) training and instruction in the units of study listed in items 1 to 12 of Schedule 1 for Branches 1 and 2 and in the units of study listed in items 5 to 14 of Schedule 1 for Branch 3; and

(b) work experience training provided by the employer of the apprentice in the units of study listed in items 1 to 8 of Schedule 2 for Branches 1 and 2 and in the units of study listed in items 4 to 9 of Schedule 2 for Branch 3. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 4.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 4 is revoked and the following substituted:

4. (1) Apprentice training programs for each of the branches of the trade of hoisting engineer are established in accordance with this section and sections 5, 6, 7 and 8. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(2) The apprentice training programs for each branch of the trade of hoisting engineer shall include the following two components:

1. Classes that provide training and instruction.

2. On the job work experience. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(3) A period of apprentice training included in the apprentice training programs under section 5, 6, 7 or 8 may include either or both of the components referred to in subsection (2). O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

5. An apprentice in the trade of hoisting engineer shall,

(a) for Branch 1, complete three periods of related training and work experience of 2,000 hours per period;

(b) for Branch 2, complete one period of related training and work experience of 1,000 hours; and

(c) for Branch 3, complete two periods of related training and work experience of 2,000 hours per period. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 5.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 5 is revoked and the following substituted:

5. (1) The apprentice training program for Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall consist of three periods and each period shall include 2,000 hours of apprentice training. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(2) The apprentice training program for Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall consist of one period of apprentice training of 1,000 hours. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(3) The apprentice training program for Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall consist of two periods and each period shall include 1,500 hours of apprentice training. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(4) An employer shall not establish an apprentice training program unless the program is approved by the Director. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

6. The holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer is entitled to a certificate of qualification in,

(a) Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer, upon completion of two periods of related training and work experience of 2,000 hours per period; and

(b) Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer, upon completion of one period of related training and work experience of 1,000 hours. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 6.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 6 is revoked and the following substituted:

6. Despite subsections 5 (1) and (2), for the holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer,

(a) the apprentice training program for Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall consist of two periods and each period shall include 2,000 hours of apprentice training; and

(b) the apprentice training program for Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall consist of one period of apprentice training of 1,000 hours. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

7. The holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer is entitled to a certificate of qualification in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer, upon completion of a period of related training and work experience of 2,000 hours. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 7.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 7 is revoked and the following substituted:

7. Despite subsection 5 (3), for the holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer, an apprentice training program for Branch 3 of the trade shall consist of one period of apprentice training of 1,000 hours. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

8. The holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer is entitled to a certificate of qualification in,

(a) Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer, upon completion of three periods of related training and work experience of 1,700 hours per period; and

(b) Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer, upon completion of two periods of related training and work experience of 1,500 hours per period. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 8.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 8 is revoked and the following substituted:

8. Despite subsections 5 (1) and (3), for the holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer,

(a) the apprentice training program for Branch 1 of the trade shall consist of three periods and each period shall include 1,700 hours of apprentice training; and

(b) the apprentice training program for Branch 3 of the trade shall consist of two periods and each period shall include 1,000 hours of apprentice training. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

9. The subjects of examination for an apprentice in the trade of hoisting engineer shall be based upon the units of study contained in Schedules 1 and 2. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 9.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 9 is revoked and the following substituted:

9. Despite subsection 8 (2) of Regulation 1055 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (General) made under the Act, hours worked by an apprentice in the trade of hoisting engineer in excess of his or her regular daily hours of on the job work experience shall be included when determining whether the apprentice has fulfilled the hours of apprentice training required under section 5, 6, 7 or 8. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

10. Despite subsection 8 (2) of Regulation 1055 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (General), every hour worked by an apprentice in excess of the regular hours of work of the apprentice shall be included in computing the hours spent by the apprentice in work experience. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 10.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 10 is revoked and the following substituted:

10. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the rate of wages to be paid by an employer to an apprentice working in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer during the apprentice training program shall not be less than the following percentage of the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 1 of the trade:

1. During the first period of apprentice training, 40 per cent.

2. During the second period of apprentice training, 60 per cent.

3. During the third period of apprentice training, 80 per cent. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(2) In the case of an apprentice working in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer who holds a certificate of qualification in Branch 3 of the trade, the rate of wages to be paid by an employer for work performed by the apprentice during the apprentice training program described in clause 6 (a) shall not be less than the following percentage of the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 1 of the trade:

1. During the first period of apprentice training, 60 per cent.

2. During the second period of apprentice training, 80 per cent. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(3) If an employer employs an apprentice in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer but does not employ other journeypersons in that Branch, the apprentice’s rate of wages shall be determined in accordance with subsection (1) or (2). However, any reference in those subsections to the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 1 of the trade shall be deemed to be a reference to the average hourly rate of wages paid to journeypersons employed in that Branch in the locality in which the apprentice is employed. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

11. The rate of wages for an apprentice in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer whether for the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice or for hours of work in excess of the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice shall not be less than the following average hourly rate of wages for journeymen employed by an employer in Branch 1 of the trade or, if the employer is the only journeyman employed, of the average hourly rate of wages for journeymen in the area:

1. 40 per cent during the first period.

2. 60 per cent during the second period.

3. 80 per cent during the third period. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 11.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 11 is revoked and the following substituted:

11. The rate of wages to be paid by an employer to an apprentice in Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer shall not be less than the minimum rate of wages prescribed under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

12. The rate of wages for an apprentice in Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer whether for the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice or for hours in excess of the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice shall not be less than the minimum rate of wages prescribed under the Employment Standards Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 12.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 12 is revoked and the following substituted:

12. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the rate of wages to be paid by an employer to an apprentice working in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer during the apprentice training program shall not be less than the following percentage of the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 3 of the trade:

1. During the first period of apprentice training, 40 per cent.

2. During the second period of apprentice training, 70 per cent. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(2) In the case of an apprentice working in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer who holds a certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the trade, the rate of wages to be paid by an employer for work performed by the apprentice during the period of apprentice training referred to in section 7 shall be no less than 70 per cent of the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 3 of the trade. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(3) If an employer employs an apprentice in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer but does not employ other journeypersons in that Branch, the apprentice’s rate of wages shall be determined in accordance with subsection (1) or (2). However, any reference in those subsections to the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons employed by the employer in Branch 3 of the trade shall be deemed to be a reference to the average hourly rate of wages paid to journeypersons employed in that Branch in the locality in which the apprentice is employed. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

13. The rate of wages for an apprentice in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer whether for the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice or for hours of work in excess of the regular daily hours of work of the apprentice shall not be less than the following average hourly rate of wages for journeymen employed by an employer in Branch 3 of the trade or, if the employer is the only journeyman employed, of the average hourly rate of wages for journeymen in the area:

1. 40 per cent during the first period.

2. 70 per cent during the second period. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 13.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 13 is revoked and the following substituted:

13. Sections 10, 11 and 12 apply to the determination of rates of wages for regular daily hours of work of an apprentice as well as for hours of work in excess of regular daily hours of work. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

14. The rate of wages for the holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 3 of the trade of hoisting engineer during the two periods of related training and work experience referred to in clause 6 (a) shall not be less than the following average hourly rate of wages for journeymen employed by an employer in Branch 1 of the trade or, if the employer is the only journeyman employed, of the average hourly rate of wages for journeymen in the area:

1. 60 per cent during the first period.

2. 80 per cent during the second period. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 14.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 14 is revoked and the following substituted:

14. (1) The number of apprentices who may be employed by an employer in the trade of hoisting engineer shall not exceed the number of journeypersons employed by the employer in the trade. O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

(2) If an employer is a journeyperson, he or she shall be included in the number of journeypersons employed by the employer for the purposes of determining the number of apprentices who may be employed by the employer under subsection (1). O. Reg. 328/07, s. 3.

See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

15. The rate of wages for the holder of a certificate of qualification in Branch 1 of the trade of hoisting engineer during the period of related training and work experience referred to in section 7 shall not be less than 70 per cent of the average hourly rate of wages for journeymen employed by an employer in Branch 3 of the trade or, if the employer is the only journeyman employed, of the average hourly rate of wages for journeymen in the area. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 15.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 15 is revoked. See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

16. The number of apprentices who may be employed by an employer in the trade of hoisting engineer shall not exceed,

(a) if the employer is a journeyman in the trade, one apprentice plus an additional apprentice for each additional journeyman employed by that employer in the trade and with whom the apprentice is working; and

(b) if the employer is not a journeyman in the trade, an apprentice for each journeyman employed by that employer in the trade and with whom the apprentice is working. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 16.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 16 is revoked. See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 3, 6 (2).

17. Clause 12 (a) of the Act does not apply to Branch 2 of the trade of hoisting engineer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 17.

Note: On April 1, 2008, section 17 is amended by striking out “Branch 2” and substituting “Branches 2 and 3”. See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 4, 6 (2).

18. Subsection 10 (4) of the Act does not apply to a person who is working in the trade of hoisting engineer when this Regulation comes into force. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, s. 18.

SCHEDULE 1
HOISTING ENGINEER

In-School Training

Item	Column 1	Column 2
	Unit of Study	Instruction to be Given
1	Crane Selection	Methodology for selecting appropriate mobile crane and attachments.
2	Pre-operational Checks	Method and sequence of checks to be conducted on mobile crane prior to operation.
3	Transporting, Erecting and Dismantling	Procedures for transporting, erecting and dismantling mobile cranes.
4	Crane set-up	Site preparation, effect and purpose of gantries, counterweights and outrigger. Boom raising and extending.
5	Principles of Operation	Principles of leverage and power transmission.
6	Net Capacities	Calculation of net capacity. Purpose and use of load charts.
7	Rigging	Methods and materials for effective rigging.
8	Operation	Relevant procedures for safe operation of equipment.
9	Inspection	Frequency, sequence and method of inspections.
10	Crane Maintenance	Procedures for safe maintenance of equipment. Minor adjustments.
11	Unattended Cranes	Procedures to be followed with cranes being left unattended.
12	Log Book	Maintenance of log book to stipulated standards.
13	Configuration Identification	The various types of tower cranes. Effects of overloading, instability, structural or functional failure.
14	Erecting, Dismantling and Climbing	Procedures for erecting, dismantling and crane climbing.

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, Sched. 1.

Note: On April 1, 2008, Schedule 1 is revoked. See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 5, 6 (2).

SCHEDULE 2
HOISTING ENGINEER

Work Experience Training

Item	Column 1	Column 2
	Unit of Study	Instruction to be Given
1	Pre-operational Checks	Carry out pre-operational checks on mobile craning equipment.
2	Transporting, Erecting and Dismantling	Preparing mobile cranes for transportation. Erecting and dismantling of mobile cranes.
3	Set-up	Set-up mobile crane on job site with attention to safety and efficiency.
4	Operation	Perform the various operations on the relevant types of craning equipment.
5	Inspection	Perform frequent, periodic and special inspections.
6	Maintenance	Maintain and perform minor adjustments on relevant types of craning equipment.
7	Unattended Cranes	Practice in the proper procedures to be followed when leaving craning equipment unattended.
8	Log Books	Accurately maintain log books.
9	Rig Load	Rig various types of loads.

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1060, Sched. 2.

Note: On April 1, 2008, Schedule 2 is revoked. See: O. Reg. 328/07, ss. 5, 6 (2).