Heavy Construction Equipment Operation Conestoga College
About this Program
Level: Certificate in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
Discpline: Construction Engineering
Length: 2 semesters
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Brantford Campus
Program Description
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 to enter the construction industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at our training sites (South Guelph or Brantford Airport depending on program location). You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with the related theory, which also includes environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, and 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.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.