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Pathway=Post Secondary schools In Canada.

Heavy Equipment Technician.

Vancouver Island University

Entry Requirements

General Admission Requirements

  • Assessment testing and Personal Profile may be required

Interview may be required

  • Good health, free of vision, hearing, or respiratory ailments

Recommendations for Admission

  • Minimum 18 years of age (exceptions may be allowed)

Grade 12 or equivalent (exceptions may be allowed)

Class 5 Driver's License that must be maintained throughout the program

  • Physically fit and able to adapt to rugged working conditions

Students should check with the Program Assistant toll-free at 1-888-920-2221, Ext. 6227 for details.

Courses

Courses

  • This foundation program covers safe work practices, equipment knowledge, environmental practices, Articulated Haul Truck operation, Loader operation, Dozer operation, Excavator operation, leading to a Heavy Equipment Operator of Qualification and a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
  • RBHC 201T was formerly called RBCT 100T RBCT 105T RBCT 110T RBCT 115T RBCT 120T RBCT 125T RBCT 130T RBCT 135T RBCT 140T RBCT 145T RBCT 150T; credit will not be granted for both courses.

  • Prerequisite: RBHC 101T
  • Theory and practice of loading and unloading the machine from a transportation vehicle.
  • Prerequisite: Admission to the program which will require Air Brake Endorsement, and successful completion of all courses in HEO core.

Credential Received

Diploma or Degree.

Credential Received

Tuition

Tuition Fee

Fees Amount

Tuition (10 months x $461.18 per month 4,611.80

Lab fee 165.61

Student Activity fee (4% of tuition and lab fee) 191.10

Student Services fee (10 months x $20.37 per month) 203.70

VIU Students Union fee (10 months x $20.73 per month) 207.30

Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) 275.00

Approximate cost for books and supplies including steel-toed boots and safety glasses

(mandatory in the shop) 1,300.00

Forklift training* 127.50

Total 7,082.01

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