Fort Mcmurray Heavy Equipment Training School - HEO or also known as the heavy equipment operator courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills required so as to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In this 12 week course plus a practicum, you will focus on jobsite basics such as: environmental, safety and health awareness and training, equipment operation and maintenance, and use of earth moving techniques in hands-on situations.
This training helps you to operate on chosen things of machines like for example a loader, compactor, dozer, grader and an excavator. There are various important skills needed to become a heavy equipment operator: excellent oral communication skills, excellent problem solving skills, good spatial ability and excellent vision, physical strength and stamina, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good manual dexterity along with good eye-hand coordination.
Some technical skills are likewise essential. These are having a being able to operate equipment and power tools, general mechanical ability, understanding of safe working practices, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read instructions, the ability to make basic measurements and mathematical calculations, and the ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.