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Heavy Equipment Operator Program

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Program

    480 program hours, 12 weeks total


  • Excavator
  • Wheel loader
  • Dozer
  • Grader
  • Loader backhoe
  • Articulated rock truck
  • Skid steer

    Course Price:

    Registration Fee
    $275
    Tuition
    $16200
    Books & Supplies
    $250
    Training Completion Fund (TCF)
    $81
    Total
    $16806

    Other Machines

    Program Overview

    In-class Theory

    This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way. Students will learn about the three main principals such as safety, maintenance, and operation, as they help the machines have a longer life expectancy. 
    Students will gain:
    • First Aid/CPR-C
    • WHMIS
    • Ground Disturbance 201
    • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS 2020)
    • Resume Writing
    • Job Interview  Practice
    • Career exploration in the industry 

    Practical Onsite Training

    Onsite training is designed to provide hands-on training experience for operators. Our site is operated as a real-life worksite. The students will participate in daily tail-gate safety meetings, worksite/personal safety, maintenance, operation, pre- and post operation inspections for each machine, and different types of soils.
    • Training Materials (textbooks, tests, evaluations)
    • High Visibility Vest
    • Hard Hat 
    • Ear Protection
    • List of Potential Employers
    • Wallet Sized Certificates 
    • HEO Certificate/Transcript 

    *Students are responsible for bringing CSA approved steel toed boots*

    Upon completion of the program, students will receive a variety of safety certificates, along with heavy equipment operator certificate and transcript. You'll leave our site prepared with the knowledge and skills to apply for a position in the construction industry!!

    Feel free to contact us if you'd like to learn on an individual machine or a different package of machines that we already offer.