Heavy Equipment Training School Whitby - The heavy equipment operator courses will help the operator in acquiring the essential knowledge and skills they would require in order to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you will focus on jobsite basics including: health, environmental and safety awareness and training, machinery maintenance and operation, and use of earth moving techniques in hands-on conditions.
This training helps you to operate on selected items of equipment like for instance a compactor, loader, dozer, grader and an excavator. There are various essential skills required to become a heavy equipment operator: excellent oral communication skills, good problem solving skills, good spatial ability and good vision, physical strength and stamina, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good manual dexterity along with excellent eye-hand coordination.
Some technical skills are also essential. These are having a being able to operate equipment and power tools, general mechanical ability, knowledge of safe working methods, the ability to follow technical specifications, grade plans and read directions, the ability to make mathematical calculations and basic measurements, and the ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.