Technical Training Guide

Technical expertise remains a critical part of keeping cranes operating safely and efficiently in the field. Equipment systems continue to evolve, and manufacturers and service providers are expanding access to training designed to help technicians, mechanics and operators build skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics and compliance.

From hands-on instruction and simulator-based exercises to digital learning platforms and model-specific technical resources, training programs vary widely by manufacturer and application. This guide highlights a range of service and technical education opportunities available across the crane industry provided to support workforce development and equipment readiness.

Altec Industries www. altec. com / service / maintenance-training / hands-on-maintenance-training / Altec provides training to improve preventive maintenance, safety and troubleshooting skills. Courses include hands-on Customer Boot Camp, unit-specific instruction, IFPS certification prep and live technical webinars, offered in-person, online and via instructor-led sessions to support fleet maintenance and reduce downtime.

Broderson Manufacturing Corp.

www. broderson. com / training-2 / Broderson delivers technical training through its support team and dealers to build technician capability in troubleshooting, maintenance and system understanding. Instruction is offered on-site with hands-on use of customer equipment covering electrical, hydraulic, diesel and RCL systems, plus preventive maintenance, alongside virtual classes and Illinois-based academy courses focused on IC-20 to IC-280 models.

Crane Tech www. cranetech. com / blog / expanded-safety-services / Crane Tech has expanded its safety services to support crane and lifting operations with a focus on compliance and safety management. Offerings include consultations on lifting, rigging, fall protection and jobsite hazards, inspections aligned with OSHA, ANSI and ASME standards and safety program support covering evaluations, policy reviews and documentation alignment.

Hiab Corporation www. hiab. com / en / brands / zepro / zepro-training Hiab offers structured training for mechanics and technicians working with ZEPRO equipment. The program is delivered in two required steps for authorization as a ZEPRO service center. Training locations vary based on attendee distribution, and courses include associated fees covering instructional materials and course delivery.

Hoeflon support. hoeflon. com / hc / en-us / categories / 360001209778-Training- Videos-and-User-Manuals Hoeflon provides service support resources for crane operators and technicians through a library of instructional videos and user manuals. Materials include model-specific guidance for control systems, load charts and maintenance reference documents covering units such as the C1, C4, C6, C10 and C30 series, along with vacuum lifters, jib systems and lifting beams. Content is organized by model generation and serial number for technical reference use.

Jekko www. jekko-cranes. com / en / jekko-academy-inauguration-anew-hub-for-dealer-and-customertraining / Jekko operates the Jekko Academy near its headquarters as a training center for dealers and customers focused on mini crane operation and service knowledge. The facility supports instruction on equipment features, including SPX328 and JF235 models, with an emphasis on technical systems, applications in rental fleets and operational use cases. The academy hosts structured sessions and dealer-focused training events.

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