Heavy Equipment Operator - Industry Training Authority

Program Overview
C. Employability Skills
and Professional
Practices
C1 K
Describe general
employability skills
C2 K
Describe human rights,
respect in the workplace,
labour relations
D. Job Control and
Engineering Basics
D1 K
Define engineering and
survey terminology
D2 K
Use simple grade
checking instruments and
techniques
D3 K
Describe expressions of
slopes and grade
D4 K
Use job control and
layout: grade stakes,
ribbon trails and Codes
D5 K
Describe utilities
D6 K
Describe soils
D7 K
D8 K
D9 K
D10 K
D11 K
D12 K
Describe common
aggregates
Describe bulking and
settlement of materials
Describe compaction
practices and equipment
Interpret drawings and
plans
Describe the elements of
a Logging Plan
Identify environmental
concerns, issues and
regulatory compliance
D13 K
D14 K
Interpret Maps and
implement Logging Plan:
Identify concerns and
hazards
Describe process and
benefits of “Walking the
Block”
E. Environmental
awareness, protection,
and enhancement
E1 K
Describe common
environmental issues
pertaining to heavy
construction/excavating
E2 K
Demonstrate spill control
techniques
E3 K
Demonstrate job site
techniques to control
sediment, and minimize
environmental damage
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