Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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With the current pace of construction in Ontario, there is a high demand for skilled equipment operators to support this industry. Completion of the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program will position you for success in the industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at one of our two program locations (Guelph or Brantford Airport). You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with related theory including environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, surveying and site plans. By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared for success as you enter employment in the heavy construction and paving industries as an equipment operator. As a graduate of this program, you will have the opportunity to receive automatic exemption from all of the apprenticeship in-school training for the three Heavy Equipment Operator trades (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer) should you choose to pursue that career pathway. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Business Practice
BUS1100

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Computer Applications
COMP1280

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Applied Mathematics
MATH1830

Construction Materials and Environmental Practices
MOTV1175

Construction Equipment Techniques I
MOTV1185

Introduction & Safety
MOTV1300

Basics of Heavy Equipment and Field Repair
MOTV1567

Operate Tractor Loader Backhoe and Equipment Maintenance
MOTV1625

Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320

Construction Safety
OHS1480

Surveying and Site Plans
SURV1050

Level 2
Course details
Operate and Maintain Excavator
MOTV1607

Operate and Maintain Dozer
MOTV1617

Introduction to Paving
MOTV1655

Construction Equipment Techniques II
MOTV1755

Program outcomes
Operate a variety of compact and heavy equipment used in construction and paving environments efficiently and in accordance with industry operator specifications and safe practices.
Operate various pieces of earth moving equipment on a work site in a competent manner in accordance with operator specifications and safe practices.
Complete preventative maintenance and field repairs on heavy and compact equipment to ensure efficient operation in accordance with recommended maintenance schedules and procedures.
Apply basic survey techniques to interpret grade elevation in compliance with requirements set out in blueprints and/or site plans.
Apply basic business practices appropriate to the heavy construction and paving industries to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Complete all work in an environmentally responsible manner ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ethical considerations.
Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards to accurately record operating hours, equipment checks, and maintenance.
Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational health and safety established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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