Heavy Equipment Operator Program

FPDI worked in partnership with the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba (OETIM) to train Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO). OETIM had a reputation for providing leading-edge HEO training.

The HEO program offered nationally recognized credentials, allowing for the mobility of skills and certifications throughout Manitoba and other Canadian provinces.

FPDI also collaborated with Hockridge Trade School Ltd. in Dauphin, Manitoba, to train Heavy Equipment Operators. Their goal was to provide students with a high-quality learning experience and the skills needed to pursue employment opportunities.

At Hockridge Trade School, the emphasis was on safety and equipment maintenance to help safeguard students and the public. The curriculum covered a variety of topics, including equipment types and procedures, soil types and their impact, slopes and grades, water control, career opportunities, and more.

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Prerequisites

Class 5 Driver’s License

Minimum Grade 9 Education

Physically fit with ability to adapt to rugged working conditions

Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance

Program Details

  • 240-hour course – 80 hours classroom study and 160 hours practical
  • 6 weeks in duration
  • Entry level basics of heavy equipment
  • Courses: Protect Self and Others, Pre-Operational Inspections, Earthmoving Operations, Transporting Heavy Equipment and Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment: Grader, Excavator, Rubber Tire Loader, Rock Truck, Dozer, Mini Excavator and Tractor Loader Backhoe

Career Opportunities

Numerous jobs in constructions or private industry in Manitoba and across Canada.

Earning potential between $18 to $30 per hour depending on years of experience.

Testimonials

“Great Instructors, lots of support and hands-on experience. A great place to learn.”