Equipment Operator

Throughout the year we offer 10 week equipment operator training courses on the following equipment.

  • Skid Steer
  • Loader
  • Excavator

Start Date: Multiple start dates

Our operator trainees will complete the following syllabus:

  • Safety Tickets
  • First Aid
  • Classroom Theory
  • Truck and Trailer
  • Hands-On Practicum

Safety Tickets

Various safety ticket trainings will be completed in classroom as well as online.
Some examples include:

  • Construction Safety Training System Fundamentals (CSTS 2020)
  • Ground Disturbance 201
  • Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS 2012)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods

First Aid

First Aid Training – Level C will be completed as part of the Operator Training Program.

Classroom Theory

Learners will spend 120 hours in a classroom setting, some of the content will include:

  • Equipment inspection
  • Tagging in/out of equipment
  • Safe operation of equipment
  • Efficient and effective operation of equipment
  • Survey and grading

Truck and Trailer

Learners will gain confidence in loading, securing and towing a trailer.

Hands on Practicum

This is where the program is divided between the different pieces of equipment. Currently we offer skid steer (various sizes), loaders and excavators.

  • Skidsteer
    • Walk around inspections
    • Daily/Weekly maintenance
    • Bulking material
    • Loading trucks
    • Grading (pre, rough, and final)
    • Attachments
  • Loader
    • Walk around inspections
    • Daily/Weekly maintenance
    • Bulking material
    • Loading Trucks
  • Excavator
    • Walk around inspections
    • Daily/Weekly maintenance
    • Bulking material
    • Loading Trucks