In this full-time 15-week non-credit program located on The Montana First Nation, you will learn to operate a variety of different heavy machines such as an excavator, loader, skidsteer, mulcher, dozer and rubber tire backhoe.
Delivery: Montana First Nation (view on Google Maps)
- 35 minutes northeast from Lacombe
- 1 hour northeast from Red Deer
- 1 hour and 20 minutes south of Edmonton
Dates:
- 11 weeks | Oct. 5 - Dec. 18, 2026
- 2 Week Winter Break | Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027
- 4 weeks | Jan. 4 - 29, 2027
Heavy Equipment Operators are required for numerous industries and this program will help prepare you for employment. Our comprehensive program is developed with industry to keep up with the demands in the workforce.
With 300 hours of seat time over the 15 week program, hands-on training is maximized for students to learn in real-life scenarios, set out to give you industry-related project experience, including road maintenance, parking lots, gravel pits, basement developments, snow removal and more. Our instructors have experience in a variety of industry work environments and have significant expertise to share with students.
Tuition: $24,750 + GST
Free parking is available.
Childcare and meal plans are also available for an additional cost during the program. Please reach out to itce@oldscollege.ca for more information.