Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Application

Heavy Equipment Operator Brochure

The Heavy Equipment Operator program is offered at Yale Secondary (theory component), with seat time on equipment in a local pit.  This program allows students to maximize opportunities for future career development in operating heavy equipment and construction while still in high school. 

• Duration: Daytime, February – May of Grade 12 (includes classroom time & work in pit)
• Prior to Program: Successful completion of
  • all required Grade 10 & Grade 11 courses
  • English Language Arts 12
• Transportation: Responsibility of student
• Equipment & Textbook costs: Approximately $500
• Work Experience: 240 hours in trade OR Youth Work in Trades (480 hours)
• Certification Received: Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification
• Learn more: Heavy Equipment Operators (except Crane) – National Occupation Code (NOC) 7521