| In this full 15-week program, students receive compulsory/core training in first aid, introduction to heavy equipment operation, introduction to the knowledge and use of heavy equipment, introduction to equipment systems, preventative maintenance procedures, interpretation of construction surveys, and air brake systems. This program also includes up to 185 hours of training on each of two pieces of heavy equipment (crawler, motor grader, front-end loader, track excavator swing rig, Class 3 tandem axle dump truck, or Class 1 tractor tri-axle side dump). A minimum of 165 hours will be required on each piece of equipment to complete the program. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
All apprenticeship entrance requirements are set by the Apprenticeship Division and these, as well as complete course outlines, are available from Apprenticeship Training Offices. Contact your local or regional representative of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.