Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Course

HEO Application Forms

Northern Safety Network in partnership with High Velocity Equipment Training and the Yukon Mine Training Association is pleased to offer the Yukon an extensive Multi-equipment training program.

Our 12 week course covers Basic Heavy Equipment Safety Training and Basic to Bulldozer Advanced Operational Techniques. Classes of 12 students start throughout the year as they are filled. Class & field time is scheduled in 7 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am and 11:00pm, five days a week, with weekends off. This schedule gives students the opportunity to practice night training similar to their careers in heavy equipment.

12 Week Heavy Equipment Training recognized by the Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board:

Block 1 ( weeks 1-4 ) includes:
	Basics of effective operation of heavy machinery are covered through classroom theory and equipment field time. Introduction and orientation of various Heavy Equipment Machinery, Simulator Training, Safety Certifications, Basic Maintenance, Basic Mechanical, in-depth Machinery Safety and assessment of student skill levels. The most common and typically required employer Safety Certifications are incorporated in the first Block of the 12 week program, such as H2S Alive, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, and WHMIS.
Block 2 ( weeks 5-8 ) includes:
	Introduction and practice of Advanced Techniques of real-life exercises designed for application in the road-building, construction, oil and gas and mining industries. Training Modules offered on Operating Techniques with Backhoe Loader, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer and multiple sizes of Crawler Excavator and Crawler Dozer utilizing class room theory and field time.
Block 3 ( weeks 9-12 ) includes:
	Practical Application of the Advanced Techniques learned in Block 2 focusing on mastering industry specific tasks such as sloping, cutting grade, rigging, slinging plus many more. Students have the opportunity for equal field time on each piece of equipment which includes Backhoe Loader, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer and multiple sizes of Crawler Excavator and Crawler Dozer.
TOTAL COST: $20,650

Credit hours are based on successful completion and mastery of tasks. All graduating students must demonstrate skill-level of Block 3 training tasks to receive their certificate.

HEO Application for Admission

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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Course

HEO Application Forms

Block 1 ( weeks 1-4 ) includes:

Block 2 ( weeks 5-8 ) includes:

Block 3 ( weeks 9-12 ) includes:

TOTAL COST: $20,650