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Conestoga College

Kitchener , Ontario ,Canada

Certificate in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

With the current pace of construction in Ontario, there is a high demand for skilled equipment operators to support this industry. Completion of the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program will position you for success to enter the construction industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at our training sites (South Guelph or Brantford Airport depending on program location). 

You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with the related theory, which also includes environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, and surveying and site plans.
By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared for success as you enter employment in the heavy construction and paving industries as an equipment operator.

As a graduate from this program, you will have the opportunity to receive an automatic exemption from all of the apprenticeship in-school training for the three Heavy Equipment Operator trades (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer) should you choose to pursue that career pathway.

Campus Information

Brantford

The Brantford campus offers diploma, certificate and graduate degree programming in business, community services, liberal studies and trades.

Guelph

Conestoga’s Guelph campus, located in the northwest end of the city, is a provincial leader in education and training for the motive power trades, including automotive, truck and coach, heavy equipment, recreational vehicles and motorcycles. The campus also provides business-oriented programs, including Business Foundations, General Business and Office Administration as well as academic upgrading and career-focused programs.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Connect life and learning—that’s the Conestoga promise. For more than 50 years, the college has delivered on that promise through career-focused education and training that supports individual success, community engagement and regional prosperity.

None of our success—past, present or future—would be possible without our dedicated team of faculty, administrators and support staff. Working at Conestoga offers many benefits and opportunities to make a difference in your community by being part of an ongoing effort to invest in the current and future workforce of Ontario.


Mission
To promote the prosperity and well-being of the communities we serve through the delivery of programming, workforce development, and industry-focused research that meets local, regional, and international demands

Vision
A recognized leader in applied learning and research that enables student success in meeting workforce demands

What we offer
Conestoga is one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges and a leader in polytechnic education, providing a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the knowledge economy and to promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. Our goal is to build on the success we have had, and we invite you to learn more about Conestoga.

Conestoga provides:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package and generous vacation entitlement
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee and family assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Professional development
It is Professional Development's mission to promote the college's goal of excellence in education and assisting college employees in achieving that goal through ongoing development and training.

Professional Development recognizes that every college employee contributes to the learning environment and the total learning experience of our students. We recognize that the continued efforts of our employees to improve their workplace sets an excellent example for our students, encouraging students to continue their education and training as they move forward into life after college.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

  • A three-year advanced diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field (e.g. electro-mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering)

OR

  • A three-year advanced diploma or a degree in another discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in electrical engineering-related work.

Note: Admission Requirements

Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL iBT 88; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60; PTE Academic 58; Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.