Heavy Equipment Operator
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure Schedule
This 8-week course is designed for students seeking entry level positions in the heavy equipment operator field. Students are provided with training required in the basic and safe operation of heavy equipment. The program includes computer-based training modules in combination with simulators for practical application and hands on in-field training. Students will have the opportunity to focus their skills on various pieces of equipment including wheeled loader, dozer, grader, excavator and articulating truck.
The students are trained by qualified and experienced instructors and have virtually equal time doing theory and practical training. The maximum class size is 10 participants with 240 hours (less 6 hours per statutory holiday) taking place over an 8-week period.
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Please note: A physical demands assessment may be required at the start of classes to ensure students are physically fit and have a full range of body motions.
Please note: You must provide your own CSA-approved, steel-toed safety boots with an eight-inch upper and anti-skid grips before the program begins.
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| Awards for HEO Students | ||||
| Keyano College is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) students. Through the generous support of our community partners, we offer several awards to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to safety.
Patrick Poitras Memorial Scholarship The Patrick Poitras Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the highest-achieving students in the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) open-registration program.
Eligibility:
Distribution Criteria:
Selection By: Office of the Registrar Evaluation: 100% Academic Achievement Once you have the relevant documents prepared, fill out the Heavy Equipment Operator Application.
Patrick Poitras Memorial Safety Award The Patrick Poitras Memorial Memorial Safety Award recognizes students who show exceptional commitment to safety in the HEO open-registration program.
Eligibility:
Distribution Criteria:
Selection By: Office of the Registrar Evaluation: 100% Academic Achievement Once you have the relevant documents prepared, fill out the Heavy Equipment Operator Application.
Birch Mountain Enterprises LP Trades Award The Birch Mountain Enterprises LP Trades Award is awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled in any Keyano College Trades program, including apprenticeships, HEO, and haul truck operator.
Evaluation Criteria:
Selection By: Office of the Registrar
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Tuition and fees
Tuition for the Heavy Equipment Operator program is $11,600.00 plus GST due at registration.
Program structure
Within the program, you will take part in a mixture of practical simulations and instructor guided equipment operation to gain the necessary training. You will have the opportunity to focus your simulator skills on different pieces of equipment, including wheel loaders, dozers, graders, excavators, articulating trucks. In addition there will be equal time operating equipment with hands on, in-field training included within the program.
We provide a controlled environment where you will receive complete, objective feedback on your performance. Training is provided by experienced instructors and equal time is allotted to theory and practical training
Schedule and location
Offered at Suncor Energy Industrial Campus 160 MacKenzie Blvd and also mobile delivery in rural communities throughout northern Alberta, please contact Coordinator, Trades Programming for further details.
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