| Province | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Commercial Safety College |
| Program Categories | Transportation |
| Program Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | Every Week |
| Class Type | In Person |
| Funding | Nova Scotia Student Assistance, Line Of Credit |
At Commercial Safety College, we offer a unique perspective on training people to use heavy equipment. We teach our heavy equipment operator program in separated modules. What this means, is that we teach complete courses in Excavator, Loader, Backhoe, and Dozer. Our program is taught in an active aggregate pit which allows us to simulate a true working environment.
Upcoming Start Dates:
2021 ? November 22, December 13
2022 ?? January 3, January 31, February 22, March 14, March 28, April 25, May 16, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 8, August 29, September 12
Our Heavy Equipment Operator program includes all four pieces of equipment:
Excavator Operator (4 weeks ? 160 hrs)
Dozer Operator (3 weeks ? 120 hrs)
Backhoe Operator (3 weeks ? 120 hrs)
Loader Operator (2 weeks ? 80 hrs)
Our program is taught with a focus on ?hands on? learning. The program includes:
Pre-Operating Inspection Procedures
Mechanical Classes
Environmental Concerns & Regulations
Float Loading & Load Security
Use of Controls & Operation ? Specific to Each Piece of Equipment
Practical Skills and Exercises ? Specific to Each Piece of Equipment
Course Prerequisites:
Pass/Provide a Nova Scotia Medical
Be Physically Able to Operate Equipment
Minimum Grade 8 Education
Be 18 Years of Age (some exceptions available)
A Class 5 License is recommended, but not essential
Upon successful completion of?the full 12 week program, students receive certification as an entry level operator (480 hours).
Program Cost: $15,000.00
Download our 2021 Course Information Book and Application Form
Download our 2022 Course Information Book and Application Form
