Heavy Equipment

This training includes: Classroom content theory on Equipment controls and operation, Regulations & safety, Rollover hazards and the Occupational health & safety act.  Practical content is an assessment in operation of the chosen piece or pieces of Heavy Equipment.

 This 2-week, 22-hour (average 11 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / Lab

Practical Training / Assessment

8 hours

14 hours

Registration:

This training includes: Practical instructions on how to properly use skid steer attachments and controls in safe operation.

This 1-day, 8-hour (average 8 hours/day) program consists of:

Practical Training / Assessment
8 hours

Available attachments include: Pallet forks, Hydraulic angle snow blade, Pickup bucket sweeper broom, Earth auger & Vibratory roller

Registration:

This training includes: 1 Piece of heavy equipment

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck & Road Grader

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, Blue Print reading, WHMIS, Confined Spaces and Surface Minor (theory)

This 3-week, 107-hour (average 35.7 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabPracticalYard Training
48 hours40 hours19 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes: 2 Pieces of heavy equipment and Skid steer

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck & Road Grader

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, Blue Print reading, WHMIS, Confined Spaces and Surface Minor (theory)

This 7-week, 182-hour (average 22.75 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabPracticalYard Training
48 hours90 hours44 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes: Tractor-Trailer Program MELT (Defensive driving, Pre-trip inspection, Hours of service, City and Highway driving), Air brake course, Air brake practical and 1 piece of heavy equipment.

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck, Road Grader & Skid Steer

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, Blue Print reading, WHMIS, Confined Spaces and Surface Minor (theory)

This 10-week, 250-hour (average 25 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabYard TrainingPracticalBehind the Wheel: On-RoadBehind the Wheel: Off-Road
113.5 hours45.5 hours44 hours32 hours18 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes:  DZ Dump Truck Program (Air brake course, Defensive driving, Pre-trip inspections, Hours of service, City and Highway driving and Air brake practical, Dump box training, Forklift certification, Dangerous goods, WHMIS, Surface miner theory, Confined spaces and Common core), 1 Piece of heavy equipment and Skid steer.  This course is insurance accredited.  Therefore, upon program completion and a successful road test result, some employers may accept new graduates in lieu of work experience.

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck & Road Grader

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying and Blue Print reading.

This 10-week, 226-hour (average 22.6 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabPracticalYard Training
97 hours91 hours38 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes:  DZ Auto Program (Air brake course, Pre-trip inspections, Backing up, City and Highway driving) 2 Piece of heavy equipment.

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck, Road Grader & Skid Steer

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, WHMIS, Surface miner theory, Confined spaces, Common core and Blue Print reading.

This 7-week, 220-hour (average 31.4 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabPracticalYard Training
88 hours90 hours42 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes: Tractor Trailer Program MELT (Defensive driving, Pre-trip inspection, Hours of service, City and Highway driving), Air brake course, Air brake practical, Excavator, Bulldozer, Backhoe, refresher on Front End Loader and Skid Steer.

Heavy Equipment Class content covers: Safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, Blue Print reading, WHMIS, Confined Spaces and Surface Minor (theory)

This 12-week, 250-hour (average 21 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabYard TrainingPracticalBehind the Wheel: On-RoadBehind the Wheel: Off-Road
113.5 hours17 hours69.5 hours32 hours18 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

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This training includes: 4 Pieces of heavy equipment, Skid steer and Dump box training

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck & Road Grader

Heavy Equipment Class content covers: Safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying, Blue Print reading, WHMIS, Confined Spaces and Surface Minor (theory)

This 10-week, 303-hour (average 30.3 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabPracticalYard Training
48 hours175 hours80 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc. 

Apply For Financing

This training includes:  DZ Dump Truck Program (Air brake course, Defensive driving, Pre-trip inspections, Hours of service, City and Highway driving and Air brake practical, Dump box training, Forklift certification, Dangerous goods, WHMIS, Surface miner theory, Confined spaces and Common core), 4 Pieces of heavy equipment and Skid steer.  This course is insurance accredited.  Therefore, upon program completion and a successful road test result, some employers may accept new graduates in lieu of work experience.

Choices of heavy equipment are: Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front-end Loader, Rock Truck & Road Grader

Heavy Equipment Class content covers safety training on most equipment such as Trenching, Rollover, Traffic control, Surveying and Blue Print reading.

This 14-week, 339-hour (average 24.2 hours/week) program consists of:

Classroom / LabYard TrainingPracticalBehind the Wheel
60 hours60 hours175 hours44 hours

Financing Options Available:

Financing provided by LendCare Capital Inc.

Apply For Financing

Prerequisites

The following outlines the necessary requirements prior to registration into our program.

  1. Proof of education
    High school transcript, diploma or at minimum a proof of grade 10 English education must be provided to OTDS.  An equivalency test is available at OTDS for those who did not complete grade 10, were educated outside of Canada or cannot find their proof of education/transcripts
  1. Safety Equipment
    When training in the Heavy Equipment area students must wear green triangle patch safety boots, class E hard hat, ear protection and velcro tear away safety vest (Provided by OTDS).
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