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Renew a Crane Operator registration

You should renew your crane operator registration before it expires.

You can renew your registration when you receive the renewal notice. You will need to meet the requirements for renewal.

If you renew your registration after it expires, you may need to fulfil additional requirements.

At a glance

When to renew
  • Renew 60 days before your license expires or when you receive the renewal notice
  • Renewing on time helps you avoid additional requirements
Who can renew Crane Operator registration card holder
How much it costs $20. Fees are non-refundable.
How long it takes Approximately 7 working days
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Key Requirements

For foreigners
  • Valid work pass (at least 3 months from renewal date)
  • Occupation listed on work pass must be "Crane/Hoist operator (excluding port)" 
For operators aged 50 and above Pass the medical examination before renewal 
All applicants Complete required training or tests based on your registration status  (see refer to table under Renewal Process below) 

Do not terminate your registration if you plan to renew. Termination requires a new application and additional fees.

Renewal Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

If your crane operator registration has: You need to:
Not expired
  • Attend Workshop to Enhance Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO) course.
  • Submit WESCO certificate.
Expired for less than 6 months
  • Attend Workshop to Enhance Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO) course.
  • Submit WESCO certificate.
Expired for 6 months to less than 3 years
  • Pass the Crane Operation test by an accredited training provider for each crane type you are renewing. Separate tests are required for different crane types.
  • Submit Crane Operation test certificate for each crane type you are renewing.
  • WESCO is not required and will not be accepted.
Expired for 3 years to less than 5 years
  • Attend and pass the full refresher course for each crane type you are renewing. Separate courses are required for different crane types.
  • Submit the final Crane Operation Refresher course certificate (issued after passing Crane operation test) for each crane type you are renewing.
  • WESCO is not required and certificate for passing the theory test will not be accepted.
Expired for 5 years or more
  • Attend and pass the full course for each crane type you are renewing. Separate courses are required for different crane types.
  • Submit the final full Crane Operation course certificate (issued after passing Crane operation test) for each crane type you are renewing.
  • WESCO is not required and certificate for passing the theory test will not be accepted.

Step 2: Gather additional items

  • PDF copies of all required certificates issued within 6 months
  • PDF copy of medical examination form (if applicable)
  • Recent colour photograph in JPEG format, against a plain white background

Step 3: Apply Online

  1. Log in to the application portal
  2. Upload all supporting documents
  3. Pay the $20 fee online
  4. (Optional) Log in to check your application status.
  5. If your application is approved, you will receive your certificate by post

Find training providers for WESCO

Training provider Contact
AA International Consultancy Pte Ltd 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1
#03-37 Enterprise One
Singapore 415934
8086 7889
Absolute Kinetics Consultancy 64 Hillview Terrace
Singapore 669277
6690 5555
Dynamic Safety 482 Serangoon Road
#06-01
Singapore 218149
6341 7344
Eversafe Academy
2 Joo Koon Road
Singapore 628966
6297 8417
Greensafe International Singapore
48 Serangoon Road
#02-12, Block C
Singapore 217959
6297 0118
NTUC LearningHub 73 Bras Basah Road
#02-01
Singapore 189556
6336 5482
SCAL Academy 164 Gul Circle
#01-14 JTC Space@Gul
Singapore 629621
6793 9020
Wong Fong Academy 79 Joo Koon Circle
Singapore 629107
6863 3686

Find training providers for test, refresher course and full course

Training Provider Course Title
BCA Academy and BCA Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs)
  • Crawler Crane Operation
  • Mobile Crane (Truck Mounted) Operation
  • Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation
  • Operation of Tower Crane (Luffing Jib) Theory Course, previously known as Tower Crane (Luffing Jib) Operation
Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), an approved Skills Assessment Centre of the Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Dockside Tower Crane Operation

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