HEO apprentices will have hours recognized toward a HEO ticket. This training will focus on Backhoe operations, and apprentices will be encouraged to achieve a SkilledTrades BC (ITA)-recognized Backhoe endorsement ticket.

Paid work experience apprenticeships are available in 2023!

Program Length: 4 weeks
Apprenticeship length: 8 weeks

Program Outline: The following topics will be covered in this training:

• Site safety

• Radio use and safety

• Tool safety

• Work Safety

• Equipment pre-inspection

• Operator seat pre-operation procedures

• Start-Up and Shut-Down procedures

• Equipment servicing and logging of maintenance

• Tractor Operation

  • Basic Operation

  • Loader Operation

  • Three-Point Operation

  • Implements: Mowers, Tillers, Blades

• TLB Operation

  • Basic Operation

  • Loader Operation

  • Backhoe Operation

• Skid Steer Operation

  • Basic Operation

  • Loader Operation

• Operating Fundamentals

• Perform Job Tasks - Dig, Carry, Pile

• Perform Job Tasks - Place, Spread

• Perform Job Tasks - Load, Lift, Move with Forks

• Perform Job Tasks - Back Blading, Front Grading

• Perform Job Tasks - Mow, Harvest, Move Logs, Till

• Perform Job Tasks - Excavate, Back-Fill

Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate machinery safely.