Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate

In this full time Alberta Advanced Education approved 12 week Certificate you will learn in a cohesive work climate simulating real-life job sites over 12 weeks.? Students learn while completing various industry standard? projects to apply their operating skills.Program Description:Heavy Equipment Operators are required for numerous industries and this program will prepare you for employment. Olds College?s Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEO) is an Alberta Advanced Education papers approved program. Our comprehensive program is developed with industry to keep up with the demands in the workforce. The mix of classroom theory and practical skills are a balance supported by industry.We work closely with employers and industry and in many ways:Industry advisory group to help update curriculum as industry needs changeIndustry guest speakers and field trips to connect our students to employersIndustry 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.The Heavy Equipment Operator classes are small which lends itself to a cohesive work climate simulating real-life job sites. Industry-standard COVID safety procedures are implemented and enforced, this prepares students to know what to expect when they enter the industry. Seat time is maximized for students as online instruction supplements the real-life scenarios set out to give you industry-related project experience. Our instructors have experience in a variety of industry work environments and have significant expertise to share with students.The Heavy Equipment Operator program is constructed to ensure entry-level operators attain a professional standard in a twelve-week program, followed by a two-week practicum. Our program has a graduation requirement practicum of eighty (80) hours where students will further develop their skills in an industry-related work site position where they apply new skills from their education and training.Some equipment you may learn on includes a skid steer, compactor, loader, dozer, grader, and excavator, and rubber-tired hoe.The program is delivered as face-to-face, on-site practical instruction with an online component.?This training takes place over a twelve week period from Monday to Friday with two groups to maximize seat time that students spend in equipment. Group 1 is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Group 2 is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m; this program observes Statutory Holidays. Some times may vary with prior notice. Keep in mind there are assignments and reading so use your time wisely.?I found out about this program from an online search. I?m learning a lot here, plus it?s great to operate the equipment.? — Matt DownsHeavy Equipment Operator Certificate ? Program OutlineImportant attributes of an operator includes mathematical ability, excellent vision, and a high degree of physical coordination as well as:Full range of body motion; repetitive motions which specifically affect upper body use;?Sitting for extensive periods of time on vibrating and/or bouncing machinery;?Manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand and foot coordination;?Excellent physical condition; occasional heavy and moderate physical labor required;?Occasional lifting/carrying items up to 50 lbs / 22.5 kg;?Corrected vision and hearing within normal range; and/orGood oral and written communication skills.