Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: College Certificate
Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: College Certificate
Prepare for an exciting, demanding career as a heavy equipment operator. Our reputation in this field and the hands-on experience you will obtain will help you to stand out from the crowd.
In this 12-week program you will learn about the operation and preventative maintenance of heavy construction equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator program is all about hands-on learning. You’ll develop the skills you need using bulldozers, rubber-tired loaders, tractor loader backhoes, hydraulic excavators, rock trucks, skid steers and various other construction site equipment. What you will learn in the classroom will focus on the essentials to help you master your operating skills. Courses include personal, work site and equipment safety, earthmoving technology, equipment maintenance, and heavy equipment operating techniques.
Career Opportunities
When you’ve completed this program, you’ll be able to work on construction work sites, quarries, in waste management or for municipalities. Your starting wage will be approximately $16.00 per hour and increase from there.
Students applying to Heavy Equipment Operator must meet the following requirements:
This course is available only for domestic students.
CAD11,164.05 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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