Heavy Equipment Training School Mississauga

Heavy Equipment Training School Mississauga - HEO or also known as the heavy equipment operator courses will provide you with the skills and knowledge required so as to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In this twelve week course plus a practicum, you would focus on jobsite fundamentals such as: safety, health and environmental training and awareness, equipment operation and maintenance, and application of earth moving methods in hands-on situations.

Operator training would help individuals work with their chosen heavy machinery like a grader, loader, compactor, a dozer and an excavator. The essential skills which an operator would require to work with heavy equipment comprises: good problem solving skills, good oral communication skills, physical stamina and strength, good spatial ability and good vision, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good manual dexterity along with excellent eye-hand coordination.

Some technical skills are likewise necessary. These are having a general mechanical ability, being able to operate equipment and power tools, knowledge of safe working methods, the ability to follow technical specifications, grade plans and read instructions, the ability to make basic measurements and mathematical calculations, and the ability to carry out basic maintenance and mechanical repairs.

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