Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Gain industry-standard heavy equipment training with expert instruction, safety certification, and hands-on skills for success.

Since launching the program in 2007, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has become a leader in heavy equipment training across Western Canada. We continue to evolve to meet industry demands, providing high-quality training that exceeds expectations.

At Olds College, we put our clients’ needs first, delivering expert-led instruction with a focus on trust, dependability and sustainable development. Whether on campus or on site, our training programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for success.

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  Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate

  In this full-time, 12-week certificate, you will learn in a cohesive work climate simulating real-life job sites.

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  Individual Piece Training

  Train on the equipment of your choice and gain the industry-ready skills employers demand.

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  Heavy Equipment Remote Training

  We provide professional programs and guidance tailored to your specific needs. Let your project or work site become the classroom.

Choose Olds College for:

Small student-to-instructor ratio

Certified, experienced instructors

Comprehensive on-campus training

Access to up-to-date equipment

Flexible on-site training options

Industry-driven curriculum

Experience hands-on learning designed for real-world success.

Our Industry Partners:

Our Indigenous partners:

We work closely our industry partners and Indigenous partners in many ways:

Industry advisory group helps update curriculum to support industry changes.

Industry guest speakers and field trips to connect our students to employers.

Industry loaned equipment keeps the tuition costs affordable for our students while providing the employer early access to a pool of qualified new operators. In addition, this affords the company a gift-in-kind tax deduction. 

 

For more information regarding industry partnering opportunities, please contact coned@oldscollege.ca.