About the Program
With the current pace of construction in Ontario, there is a high demand for skilled equipment operators to support this industry. Completion of the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program will position you for success to enter the construction industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at our training sites (South Guelph or Brantford Airport depending on program location). You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with the related theory, which also includes environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, and surveying and site plans.
By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared for success as you enter employment in the heavy construction and paving industries as an equipment operator.
As a graduate from this program, you will have the opportunity to receive automatic exemption from all of the apprenticeship in-school training for the three Heavy Equipment Operator trades (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer) should you choose to pursue that career pathway.
Program Outcomes
Operate a variety of compact and heavy equipment used in construction and paving environments efficiently and in accordance with industry operator specifications and safe practices.
Operate various pieces of earth moving equipment on a work site in a competent manner in accordance with operator specifications and safe practices.
Complete preventative maintenance and field repairs on heavy and compact equipment to ensure efficient operation in accordance with recommended maintenance schedules and procedures.
Apply basic survey techniques to interpret grade elevation in compliance with requirements set out in blueprints and/or site plans.
Apply basic business practices appropriate to the heavy construction and paving industries to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Complete all work in an environmentally responsible manner ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ethical considerations.
Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards to accurately record operating hours, equipment checks, and maintenance.
Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational health and safety established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
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Level 1
Course Details
Business Practice
BUS1100
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Computer Applications
COMP1280
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Applied Mathematics
MATH1830
Contruction Materials and Environmental Practices
MOTV1175
Construction Equipment Techniques I
MOTV1185
Introduction & Safety
MOTV1300
Basics of Heavy Equipment and Field Repair
MOTV1567
Operate Tractor Loader Backhoe and Equipment Maintenance
MOTV1625
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
Construction Safety
OHS1480
Surveying and Site Plans
SURV1050
Level 2
Course Details
Operate and Maintain Excavator
MOTV1607
Operate and Maintain Dozer
MOTV1617
Introduction to Paving
MOTV1655
Construction Equipment Techniques II
MOTV1755
Construction Managers
Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Equipment Operator Crews
Crane Operators
Transport Truck Drivers
Heavy Equipment Operators (except Crane)
Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators and Related Workers
Health Insurance - $500
