Hamilton Heavy Equipment Training School

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

Operator training would help individuals work with their chosen heavy equipment like for instance a grader, loader, compactor, an excavator and a dozer. The needed skills that an operator would need to work with heavy machinery comprises: excellent problem solving skills, good oral communication skills, physical strength and stamina, excellent spatial ability and excellent vision, the ability to work well with others in a team or alone and good eye-hand coordination along with excellent manual dexterity.

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

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