Heavy Equipment Training School Prince Albert

Heavy Equipment Training School Prince Albert - HEO or also known as the heavy equipment operator courses would provide you with the skills and knowledge needed so as to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In this twelve week course plus a practicum, you will focus on jobsite basics such as: health, environmental and safety training and awareness, equipment operation and maintenance, and application of earth moving methods in hands-on conditions.

Operator training will help people work with their chosen heavy machinery like for instance a compactor, grader, loader, an excavator and a dozer. The needed skills that an operator would need to work with heavy machinery consists of: good problem solving skills, excellent oral communication skills, excellent spatial ability and good vision, physical stamina and strength, the ability to work well with others in a team or alone and excellent eye-hand coordination along with excellent manual dexterity.

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

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