Road Builder & Heavy Construction
The Road Builder and Heavy Construction Foundation program is intended to serve as a pre-employment program for individuals who wish to enter the road building and heavy construction industry. In addition to an orientation to road construction and heavy construction, the program covers worksite health and safety practices, environmental requirements, equipment operation and maintenance, involving the use of hand and power tools, ladders and scaffolding, plus rigging and material handling.
The Civil Engineering module covers surveying and construction drainage, basic soil mechanics/geology, principles of excavation and shoring, plus handling aggregates, asphalt pavement, and concrete.
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This Foundation program comprises 4 weeks (120 hours) of training, using a combination of in-school training, self-study and work site tours.
The following education is required: Grade 10 English and Math equivalency.
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TRADE TRAINING PROGRAM TYPES
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Aug 22 2022–Sep 16 2022 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 23 2023–Feb 17 2023 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Aug 22 2022–Sep 16 2022 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 23 2023–Feb 17 2023 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation |