Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program
Includes the following 4 programs:
- (RBHC 101T) Road Builder & Heavy Construction Foundation (4 weeks)
- (RBHC 201T) Heavy Equipment Operator Technician (5 weeks)
- Machine Operator Training (1 to 8 weeks, machine dependent, select one or more course codes from the Specialized Machine Operator Training below)
- Work Experience (4 weeks)
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Specialized Machine Operator Training
Individual machine training is available, select one or more course codes from the Specialized Machine Operator Training below (1 to 8 weeks depending on machine):
- (HEOE 101T) Excavator (8 weeks)
- (HEOB 101T) Backhoe (6 weeks)
- (HEOD 101T) Dozer (6 weeks)
- (HEOG 101T) Grader (6 weeks)
- (HEORL 101T) Articulated Rock Truck/Loader Combo (4 weeks)
- (HEOR 101T) Articulated Rock Truck (3 weeks)
- (HEOF 101T) Front End Loader (3 weeks)
- (HEOK 101T) Skid Steer (Bobcat) (3 weeks)
- (HEOT 101T) Dump Truck & Pup (1 to 2 weeks)
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Specialized Industry Training
(available upon request)
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BC Employer Training Grant
The BC Employer training grant can provide funding for employers to train/retrain their employees. This program is designed to assist employers in providing skills training to new or current employees that will develop skills and certification, upgrade skills needed due to automation and enhance productivity. Learn more about the CBC Employer Training Grant.

Taylor McLennan, Heavy Equipment Operator
“Taking the HEO training was really rewarding for me. I liked the fact that everything about the course was hands-on. I've always learned better when I get to do something for myself. The instructors were excellent and always right there to give you tips and pointers to help you out. I gained a great deal of confidence in not only myself, but my ability to do whatever I set my mind to.”