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.
Recommendations
The following education is required: Grade 10 English and Math equivalency.
This Foundation program comprises 4 weeks (120 hours) of training, using a combination of in-school training, self-study and work site tours. Refer to Skilled Trades BC for full details.
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PROGRAM TYPES
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
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Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 13 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Apr 28 2025–May 22 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Aug 25 2025–Sep 18 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Feb 19 2026 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
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Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 13 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Apr 28 2025–May 22 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Aug 25 2025–Sep 18 2025 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Feb 19 2026 | Roadbuilder and Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Foundation |