Program Objectives

To help students develop the effectiveness in the practice of a trade or occupation, to integrate into the work force, to foster students' personal development and acquisition of occupational knowledge, skills, perceptions and attitudes and to promote job mobility.

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
727-231 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
727-242 Apply basic principles of infrastructure construction 30 2
727-253 Perform maintenance on Northern heavy equipment 45 3
727-273 Operate a hydraulic shovel 45 3
727-284 Perform site preparation operations using a hydraulic shovel 60 4
727-294 Perform excavation operations using a hydraulic shovel 60 4
727-303 Operate a bulldozer 45 3
727-313 Perform site preparation and backfilling operations using a bulldozer 45 3
727-323 Perform excavation operations using a bulldozer 45 3
727-343 Perform grading operations using a bulldozer 45 3
727-355 Perform excavation and loading operations using a backhoe loader 75 5
727-363 Operate a grader 45 3
727-376 Shape ditches, embankments and roads using a grader 90 6
727-383 Perform road maintenance operations using a grader 45 3
727-394 Perform grading operations using a grader 60 4
727-407 Operate an off-road dump truck 105 7
755-001 Understand their role vis-à-vis construction industry organizations 15 1
755-002 Apply rules of health and safety on construction sites 30 2
900 60

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
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Educational Organizations Offering the Program

Schedule:

Nord-du-Québec

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Places available
Admission by waiting list
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CS Kativik
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
C.F.P. du Nunavik 1 D Periodic entry

Construction Equipment Operator

Heavy equipment operators build and maintain infrastructures and perform maintenance work in northern regions. They operate bulldozers, graders, loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic shovels and off-road dump trucks. They excavate, load trucks, grade large surfaces, prepare sites and perform backfilling operations. It’s a stimulating job for those who enjoy working outdoors and in a team. A job as a northern construction equipment operator requires good vision, excellent manual dexterity and good reflexes.

Related Training(s)

Construction Equipment Mechanics
Trucking

Average Salary

Construction Equipment Operator — $32.00

Job Titles

Heavy equipment operator

Targeted Professions

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Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (7521)

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