HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

OVERVIEW

The Heavy Equipment Operators Course (HEO) is designed to offer the client a large range of options.

The client can choose to customize their packages by deciding what machines will be used on the training, to a wide range of tasks to suit the infrastructure improvements in their community.

The students will leave the training ready to work within the community, in local mines, or with private companies that require qualified staff.

Community equipment will be utilized throughout the training; this enables all students familiarity with the community and reduces costs associated with equipment rentals and logistics. Rentals may be available on request dependent on location.

TRAINING

The training is 4-12 weeks long based on the number of students and machinery available, if selected we can cover winter and summer operations.

The range of tasks are challenging and progressive, we start with the basics and then move into more completed operation tasks as the course progresses.

There is a 1.5 week classroom portion which focuses on workplace safety, personal safety, environmental and equipment safety, and equipment theory.

Once the classroom portion is finished the students will complete round robin training on the equipment selected.

We have the ability to teach up to 7 pieces of equipment at a time, the student to instructor ratio never exceeds 4:1, this allows for the instructors to work with the students in order to develop good work habits, learn how complete a variety of different tasks, and focus on production.

All training is OH&S compliant and will be customized to reflect the provinces or territories policy. WHMIS, and First Aid can be added to the training with a small additional cost. Train the Trainer is available on request.

Methodology

There will be a combination of different methods of instruction used to make what would otherwise be complicated lessons easier for the students to understand and retain.

They will receive a student’s manual in which they can follow along with PowerPoint slides and lectures.

Students will have the opportunity to work together on assignments and contribute to group discussions throughout the training.

The classes have been designed to promote multisensory learning, for example in theory classes we will use white or blackboards, power point lessons and models which will make learning easier by displaying pictures, videos, and diagrams along with a workbook for the students to follow along with and take notes in.

If students are having difficulty with the materials, instructors will be available after hours to help ensure their success.

During the classroom portions students will attend for 8 hrs, breaks will be every hour, with a 1 hour lunch break.

During the machine operating phase, the day will be 10hrs long with breaks given according to labour laws, Monday to Friday.

In order for the students not to be overloaded we will conduct classroom training for a maximum of 8hr/day, Monday - Friday.

Using the learning model E (explanation), D (demonstration) and I (imitation), students will have effectively learned machine operations.

After given time to master the task, students will be given a practical test, these tests will be a part of proving the competency on the machine

Heavy Equipment & Occupational Safety Training

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR