HEO Training Program

Learn, practice, and excel with our training, combining hands-on industry experience.

Heavy machinery in a forested area

Program Features and Focus

This program is carefully customized for each new group of students. We teach practical knowledge in various minor maintenance issues, how to inspect and troubleshoot equipment, and how to operate equipment safely and efficiently with a production focus.

  • Customized Curriculum: Our training is crafted to focus mainly on preventative maintenance, ongoing safety in the field, and operational precision and awareness.
  • Exceptional Work Training: Designed by qualified industry professionals.
  • Mobile Delivery: Training is brought directly to your community for convenience.
  • Core Focus: Practical knowledge in minor maintenance, troubleshooting, safety, and efficient operation.

HEO Training Program Options

HEO Four Unit Training Program

Focus: Provides a rounded skill set on the generalized construction heavy equipment used on most job sites.

Equipment Included:

  • Excavator
  • Crawler Dozer
  • Articulated Rock Truck
  • Skid steer

HEO Two Unit Training Program

Focus: Provides competitive training on specialized heavy equipment that is commonly used in and around First Nations communities for the purposes of Fireguard and Fire Smart practices.

Equipment Included:

  • Tracked Melcher
  • Skid steer
  • Other Equipment Options

Equipment like the Bulldozer, Excavator, Rock Truck, Loader, and Skid steer are available for training

Curriculum Highlights

Classroom Training (Safety)

  • Hazard Assessments & Control
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Communication
  • Spotter Training
  • Load & Unload Procedures
  • Workers Rights
  • Practical Training (PPE is required to attend)
  • Intro to Equipment
  • Walk Around Procedures
  • Pre Job Inspections
  • Controls & Monitoring
  • Operating Functions
  • Efficiency, Planning & Coordination
  • Shutdown & Maintenance
Workers taking notes on site
Friends in hoodies with awards

Enrollment & Logistics

  • Age: Must be 18 years of age to register.
  • Duration: Training Program duration is flexible.
  • Schedule: Course runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Start: Call today for available dates.