
Ontario College Certificate in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
Heavy Construction Equipment Operation from Conestoga College will position you for success in the industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at one of our two program locations (South Guelph or Brantford Airport).
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,882
Location
Brantford & Guelph
About the program
At Heavy Construction Equipment Operation from Conestoga College you will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with related theory including environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, 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.
Careers
Graduates of the program may find employment with companies engaged in civil engineering and road building, sewer, water main and related infrastructure installations, general excavation and earth moving, residential and ICI construction, demolitions, and landscaping.
Courses Included
- Computer Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Construction Materials and Environmental Practices
- Construction Equipment Techniques
- Basics of Heavy Equipment and Field Repair
- Safety in the Workplace
- Construction Safety
- Surveying and Site Plans
- Operate and Maintain Excavator
- Operate and Maintain Dozer












