Burlington Heavy Equipment Training School

Burlington Heavy Equipment Training School - HEO or the heavy equipment operator courses would provide you with the skills and knowledge needed in order to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you will focus on jobsite fundamentals such as: safety, health and environmental awareness and training, machine maintenance and operation, and application of earth moving methods in hands-on situations.

This training helps you to operate on chosen items of machines such as a loader, compactor, dozer, grader and an excavator. There are various essential skills required to become a heavy equipment operator: good oral communication skills, good problem solving skills, good spatial ability and excellent vision, physical stamina and strength, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good eye-hand coordination along with good manual dexterity.

Some technical skills are also necessary. These are having a being able to operate equipment and power tools, general mechanical ability, knowledge of safe working practices, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read instructions, the ability to make basic measurements and mathematical calculations, and the ability to perform basic maintenance and mechanical repairs.

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