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Heavy Civil Construction

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Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator Program will train you to safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, loaders, off-highway trucks, graders, backhoes, skid steers, and rollers.

 

 

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Program Schedule

Weeks 1-9

Students
Receive

7 weeks of classroom training

Students gain an understanding of the heavy civil construction industry

And

2 weeks of hands-on training

Students gain a general introduction to heavy equipment operation; includes up to 100 hours of seat time

Weeks 10-15

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Specialized
Training

Heavy Equipment Operator Program

220 hours of seat time operating equipment

Weeks 16-29

Paid
work
term

14 weeks* with Dexter Construction

Graduates are guaranteed an offer of employment with the Municipal Group of Companies upon successful completion of the program.

*number of weeks may vary and are subject to change

Admission requirements

Students must:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have an up-to-date resume
• Have letter of reference
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

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Course Dates

This program currently runs once per year, from February through August.*

There is no cost to apply; tuition for successful applicants is $9600* plus applicable taxes, and participants may be eligible for third-party financial assistance through Student Loans or EI assistance.

*subject to change

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Offer of Employment

We are confident in the quality of our programs, in that all graduates are trained to begin a career in Heavy Civil Construction. As a result, all graduates of the Dexter Institute Private Career College are guaranteed an offer of employment with the Municipal Group of Companies.