Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Description:

This course provides students with the fundamentals of business operation and the skills and knowledge required to own and operate heavy equipment. Various business types, financial methods, machine ownership, machine operating costs, and heavy construction economics are covered.

• Hours: 15
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  ​No cost.

Description:

This course will introduce students to the use of word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as, operating systems and the Web to produce technical documents.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  ​No cost.

Description: This course is an applied mathematics course enabling the student to utilize arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry to solve technically oriented problems. This course is designed to develop a proficiency in mathematics necessary for subsequent courses in the Motive Power trades. The course covers both vocational (job oriented) and generic skills (written, analytical and problem-solving).

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  $14.95

Description: This course introduces students to soils, concrete and asphalt related to the heavy construction field. Concepts covered related to soils include: engineering geology, soil structure, environmental considerations, and composition. Soil types and properties and compaction will also be explored. Composition, variations, and applications of concrete and asphalt will be covered enabling students to assess the conditions of solids and concrete prior to operating equipment, and to determine the appropriate combinations of mix to meet specification requirements. Cost variants will also be discussed, in addition to environmental practices and procedures, and relevant legislation, policies and ethical considerations related the heavy construction trade.

• Hours: 30
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to start up, shut down and operate common construction, compact and handheld power equipment such as: skid steers, compaction equipment, power cutting saws and the Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB). Operations will include: compacting disturbed material, backfilling trenches, stacking pallets, cutting of materials, hoisting and locating utilities. Students will work in teams to contribute to an effective and safe workplace.

• Hours: 30
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, the student will be given an overview of heavy equipment operation and safety including the use of personal protective equipment, safe operating practices, hand signals, basic rigging, loading of equipment and relevant legislation.

• Hours: 26
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students receive an overview of heavy equipment systems and operating controls. Content includes the basic function and usage of trade related hand tools, GPS technology, in addition to a basic understanding of diesel and hydraulic operations in an applicable trade format. A major focus of the course relates to advanced preventative maintenance on a variety of heavy construction machines, providing students with the skills and knowledge to field inspect equipment, diagnose breakdowns, determine if a machine can be repaired in the field, and perform adjustments and field repairs.

• Hours: 120
• Credits: 6
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of recommended procedures/processes for pre-operations inspection (circle check) on Excavators. The students will be given an overview of basic maintenance procedures including researching and selecting fluids, proper lubrication procedures, undercarriage care and adjustment and, the completion of log sheets and reports. This hands-on course will teach students to safely perform start-up procedures, site planning and setup, install attachments and, test equipment operation. The students will perform excavating and trenching operations, grading, loading, ramp building, stockpiling and backfilling operations. The students will also be required to perform equipment shutdown.

• Hours: 150
• Credits: 8
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description:

This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct themself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines for the workplace. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while engaged in an unpaid placement as well as guidelines to follow in the event of an incident, injury or illness.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  ​No cost.

Description: In this course, students will review safe working practices, housekeeping, hazard awareness, the use of personal protective equipment, WHMIS, safety legislation and regulations.

• Hours: 36
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces students to surveying as performed on a construction site, where they learn the basics of differential leveling, grade calculations and turning points using level, tape and construction lasers. Students will be introduced to site blueprints and learn how to interpret features, elevations and specification. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of layout as performed on construction sites; where they will perform tasks such as calculating material removal, fills, stake marking and grid layout, and will work with blueprints to confirm measurements, elevations and bench marks. Additionally, students will learn to calculate slope percentages, distances and elevation change.

• Hours: 36
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  Not available at this time.