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Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program

The Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program (HEO) provides you with the knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In 12 weeks, plus a practicum, you will focus on jobsite fundamentals including:

  • health, safety, and environmental training and awareness,
  • equipment maintenance and operation,
  • and application of earth moving techniques in hands-on operations.

You will be trained to operate selected pieces of equipment, which could include: compactor, loader, dozer, grader and excavator.

Components of the course include:
  • Workplace Safety and Safety Tickets
  • Introduction to Earthmoving
  • Equipment Operation and Preventative
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Fieldwork and Jobsite Fundamentals
  • Earthmoving Operational Techniques

What people say about us...

“I found out about this program from an online search. I’m learning a lot here, plus it’s great to operate the equipment.”
Matt Downs

Registration Information

Please use the Registration and Personal Profile forms below. Refer to the Program Factsheet for complete Admission Requirements.

Cost: $9190 plus $500 books and field materials plus student fees (a $500 non-refundable deposit will be required upon letter of acceptance)

 
Off-Campus – Mountain View County (within 10 miles of Olds)

March 26 – June 15, 2012
8:00 a.m. start
Monday - Friday

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