Heavy Equipment Operator - Foundation Training
foundation
Note: There are currently no planned intakes for the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Contact our Workforce Training & Contract Services department for more information or to express your interest in future intakes.
Road Builder Heavy Construction Foundation students are prepared for entry into the Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Apprenticeship program. In this 150-hour program, students learn correct industry terminology, how to identify and classify machines and processes, and general engineering principles related to road building and heavy construction, in addition to approximately 15 hours on HEO simulators.
Dates and locations
| Intake | Location |
|---|---|
| TBA - TBA | Terrace Campus |
Note: There are currently no planned intakes for the Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Apprenticeship program. Contact our Workforce Training & Contract Services department for more information or to express your interest in future intakes.
In this program, students learn correct industry terminology, how to identify and classify machines and processes, and general engineering principles related to road building and heavy construction.
- Module A – Industry Orientation and Overview
- Module B – Tool and Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Module C – Civil Engineering principles
- Module D – Work Site Preparation
Program certifications
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Traffic Control Flagging
- WHMIS
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Grade 12 OR Mature Student
- English 10 or Equivalent AND
- Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or Higher OR
- Successful completion of a CAT assessment test
- Permission of Instructor
Complete a CMTN Bursary Application [PDF]
Only offered through Workforce Training & Contract Services. Contact WTCS for fee information.
Books & supplies
Books are available at the CMTN Bookstore. Please contact your local campus for details.
Tool Kits are available at the CMTN Tool Crib. Kits are limited to CMTN Students enrolled in specific Trades programs only. Limited number of kits available. Cost TBA.