Program Description:

Program Description: Heavy Equipment Operators are required for numerous industries and this program will prepare you for employment. Olds College’s Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEO) is an Alberta Advanced Education PAPRS approved program. Our comprehensive program is developed with industry to keep up with the demands in the workforce. The mix of classroom theory and practical skills are a balance supported by industry. We work closely with employers and industry and in many ways: Industry advisory group to help update curriculum as industry needs change Industry guest speakers and field trips to connect our students to employers Industry loaned equipment keeps the tuition costs affordable for our students while providing the employer early access to a pool of qualified new operators. In addition this affords the company a Gift in Kind tax deduction.