4-Piece Heavy Equipment + MELT Z

Program Description

NEW PROGRAMS BEGIN EVERY MONDAY and are offered YEAR-ROUND!

This 13-week program includes both classroom and practical training. The hands-on training takes place in equipment while under the instruction of a qualified trainer. Students will also engage in various classroom activities to help prepare for a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator and AZ Truck Driver.

The Four Piece Heavy Equipment 8-week portion provides students with knowledge of maintenance, walk-around inspections, workplace safety and more. Students will experience training on 4 different pieces of equipment – excavators, dozers, loaders and graders.

The MELT Z 5-week portion meets the minimum requirements as set by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) standard.  Providing students with training from experienced professionals with the opportunity to train in an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

Subjects Include

• Employment in the Commercial Vehicle Industry
• Vehicle Components & Systems
• Basic Driving Techniques
• Professional Driving Habits
• Tractor-Trailer Off-Road Tasks and Manoeuvres
• Documents, Paperwork, and Regulatory Requirements
• Vehicle Inspection Activities
• Hours of Service Compliance
• Cargo Securement & Loss Prevention
• Handling Emergencies
• Air Brake
• Introduction to Common Core Surface Miner
• Ministry of Labour – 4-Step for Workers
• Buried Utilities
• Loader, Bulldozer, Excavator and Grader Operation
  • Safety
  • Walk Around
  • Inside Cab
  • Fluids and Maintenance

Course Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Must hold valid Ontario G drivers licence
• Must have approved MTO medical forms that meets visual, hearing and medical requirements for a class A licence