Construction Equipment Operator
Train on excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, road graders and rock trucks under direct supervision, and finish with a competency-based practical evaluation.
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Course Overview
160hAfter completing this course you'll understand:
- Complete a pre-operational inspection on five classes of heavy equipment
- Perform daily and scheduled maintenance and record it correctly
- Operate an excavator, wheel loader, dozer, road grader and rock truck under supervision
- Meet the compliance requirements employers expect on a Canadian construction site
- Demonstrate competency in a supervised practical evaluation
About this course
This program targets novice operators seeking additional machine experience. Students develop operational proficiency through equipment orientation, maintenance procedures, and hands-on work at the construction facility, with certification based on demonstrated competency.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
What you'll learn
Program Orientation & Safety Fundamentals
2 lessons · 21 minHow the program runs, what is expected of you, and the safety ground rules for the yard.
- Welcome to the Construction Equipment Operator Program
- Program Structure and Site Safety Expectations
Compliance Training - 40 Hours Classroom
3 lessons · 255 minChoose four certificate courses: First Aid Level 1, TDG, H2S Alive, WHMIS, S100 Fire Suppression or Ground Disturbance, and CSTS.
- WHMIS 2015 - Workplace Hazardous Materials
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- First Aid Level 1, H2S Alive, CSTS and Fire Suppression
Equipment Orientation & Pre-Operational Inspection
2 lessons · 48 minIdentifying each machine class and proving it is safe to start.
- Pre-Operational Inspection Checklist
- Walkaround Inspection Demonstration
Maintenance Procedures
2 lessons · 105 minDaily checks, scheduled servicing, and keeping a defensible maintenance log.
- Daily and Scheduled Maintenance
- Maintenance Log Submission
Practical Training - 120 Hours Machine Operation
2 lessons · 165 minSupervised seat time across excavator, wheel loader, dozer, road grader and rock truck.
- Live Session - Excavator and Wheel Loader Techniques
- Recorded Session - Dozer, Road Grader and Rock Truck
Certification & Final Assessment
2 lessons · 40 minFinal exam, practical evaluation and what happens after you pass.
- Preparing for Your Practical Evaluation
- Program Wrap-Up and Next Steps
What you'll get
40 hours of classroom compliance training
120 hours of supervised practical machine time
Operator wallet card on successful evaluation
PTIB-approved program certificate
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