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undergraduate

Degree

Certificate - Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Course code: #1380

undergraduate

Degree

Certificate - Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $20,625 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    8 months

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-August 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-August 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Certificate - 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. 

Completing the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program at Conestoga College will position you for success in the industry. 

This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at one of the two program locations (South Guelph or Brantford Airport). 

You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. 

This practical experience is complemented with related theory, including environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, 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 of 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.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,825

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,340
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $20,625

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Grade 12 compulsory English OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications OR equivalent
  • Grade 11 Mathematics OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades OR equivalent

Career opportunities

  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Scraper Operator
  • Construction Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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