Barrie Heavy Equipment Training School

Barrie Heavy Equipment Training School - The heavy equipment operator courses will assist the operator in attaining the necessary skills and knowledge they would require in order to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you will focus on jobsite fundamentals like for instance: health, environmental and safety awareness and training, machine maintenance and operation, and application of earth moving techniques in hands-on situations.

This training helps you to operate on selected items of machines like for instance a loader, compactor, grader, excavator and a dozer. There are some essential skills required to become a heavy equipment operator: excellent oral communication skills, excellent problem solving skills, physical strength and stamina, good spatial ability and good vision, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and excellent eye-hand coordination along with good manual dexterity.

Technical skills are also essential to operate these machines. These skills include: being able to operate equipment and power tools, general mechanical ability, knowledge of safe working methods, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read directions, the ability to make mathematical calculations and basic measurements, and the ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.

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