Heavy Equipment Operator Foundation Level 1 Technical Training
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The Heavy Equipment Operator Foundation program prepares you for work in the road construction industry. You’ll learn safe work practices, equipment knowledge, job control and environmental practices. You’ll also be introduced to articulated haul truck, loader, dozer, excavator and grader operation.
New and experienced operators are welcomed. This program will prepare you for local
employment and provide certification opportunities.
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Overview
This course builds on the general heavy construction content of the Road Builder and Heavy Construction Foundation Program, with additional training specific to heavy equipment, including the following:
- Worksite health and safety
- Types and capabilities of heavy equipment and attachments
- Heavy equipment mechanical systems
- Basic repairs, maintenance, inspection and monitoring of equipment
- Job control and engineering basics, drawings and survey instruments
- Environmental awareness and requirements, sediment control
- Identification of mechanical components
- Operating tips
- Orientations to excavator, dozer, loader, grader and articulated haul truck
- Excavator simulator training
Requirements and courses
- HEO 060 HEO Foundation (Theory) Training
- HEO 065 HEO Level 1 Technical Training
Completion Requirements
You must complete all courses in the program with a passing grade.
The program is a combination of 95 hours for HEO 060 and 125 hours for HEO 065.
How to register
To register for this program fill out and submit the Continuing Education registration form. After we've received your registration form, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add @nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.
Questions? Connect with our team at cet@nic.bc.ca or 250-334-5005.