Heavy Equipment Training School Cambridge

Heavy Equipment Training School Cambridge - The heavy equipment operator courses will assist the operator in obtaining the essential skills and knowledge they will require in order to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you would focus on jobsite basics including: health, environmental and safety training and awareness, machine maintenance and operation, and use of earth moving techniques in hands-on conditions.

This training helps you to operate on selected things of machines like for example a compactor, loader, grader, excavator and a dozer. There are several vital skills needed to become a heavy equipment operator: excellent problem solving skills, good oral communication skills, excellent spatial ability and good vision, physical strength and stamina, the ability to work well with others in a team or alone and excellent manual dexterity along with good eye-hand coordination.

Some technical skills are also required. These are having a general mechanical ability, being able to operate equipment and power tools, understanding of safe working practices, the ability to follow technical specifications, grade plans and read directions, the ability to make basic measurements and mathematical calculations, and the ability to perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.

Click to Download the pdf