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Heavy Equipment Operator Readiness
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Wayne Machiskinic
Heavy Equipment Instructor
20+ years operating heavy equipment in Saskatchewan's mining and construction industries.
About This Program
Prepare for a career operating heavy equipment in mining, construction, and road building. Includes classroom instruction and hands-on training with skid steers, excavators, and loaders.
Program Details
Duration
4 weeks
Start Date
2026-05-04
End Date
2026-05-29
Location
North Battleford, SK
Price
Free
Modules
4
Prerequisites
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Must be 18+
Skills You'll Learn
Excavator OperationLoader OperationSite SafetyEquipment Maintenance
Curriculum
1
Equipment Fundamentals
Types of heavy equipment, components, and pre-operation checks
1 week2
Safety & Regulations
WorkSafe SK regulations, site safety, and signaling
3 days3
Hands-On Operation
Supervised operation of excavators, loaders, and skid steers
2 weeks4
Assessment & Certification
Written exam and practical demonstration
4 daysFree
Enrollment10/12
4 weeks
4 modules
Certificate included
Starts 2026-05-04
Free
10 enrolled