Courses

This five day course will take place at our Budd Coutts Apprenticeship and Education Centre. The curriculum includes pre-start checks, LICCON2 configuration, Bluetooth Terminal (BTT) operations, load chart calculations, machine set up, configuration, and operation. The final day is reserved for evaluation. Prior to attending the course members are required to successfully complete a pre-course assignment. The course is designed to instruct and evaluate journeyman crane operators that are unfamiliar with All-Terrain cranes. 

The newly acquired Caterpillar 730 Articulated Haul Truck has allowed our members the opportunity for exposure to operations involving loader and excavator truck loading and navigation of a driving confidence course. These theory and practical skills are designed to aid the students to become confident and competent Articulated Haul Truck operators.

This is a blended learning course.  You must complete an online theory component prior to attending the in class lessons and practical application portion.  

This blended learning course offers a combination of online theory and two days of instructor led theory and practical applications.  The online theory lessons (approximately 3 to 5 hours) must be completed on your own time 5 days prior to the course start date.

Developed from the Crosby Group, the course discusses rigger’s responsibilities, Alberta OH&S regulations, sling compositions, hardware descriptions and working load limits.  Students complete rigging calculations, identify different rigging hardware, inspection criteria and maintenance practices.  Basic load rigging using hooks, shackles, chain, wire rope and synthetic slings will be utilized during a practical phase of the training.  Standardized crane hand signals and basic knot tying are also demonstrated. A Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students.

The in class and practical training will be completed at the Budd Coutts Apprenticeship and Education Centre located at the corner of Range Road 232 and Township Road 584 in Thorhild County No 7. Alberta.

This course is designed to make you aware of falling hazards in the work site. It includes various protection systems as well as components of a fall arrest system.  Once completed, members will be able to perform a pre-use equipment inspection and be trained on how to eliminate or control the fall hazard. Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students and is valid for three years.

Please note that you will be suspended in a harness for a short period of time as part of the practical exercise during the course.

Class 5 Forklift - Blended Learning

This is a blended learning course.  You must complete an online theory portion prior to attending the practical portion.  

This blended learning course offers a combination of online theory and a full day of practical training.  The 1-hour online theory lessons must be completed on your own time prior to the course start date.  During your practical training you will demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a counterbalanced, vertical mast forklift as detailed in CSA B335-04. You will locate and interpret information and machine capacities directly from the owner’s manual.  Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.  A Certificate of Qualification is awarded to successful students and is valid for three years.

Learn about hydrogen sulphide (sour) gas; its properties, emergency response, rescue techniques and working safely in its vicinity. Successful students will receive an ESC certificate valid for three years.

Heavy Equipment Operator 3 week program - Dozer

Heavy Equipment Operator 3 week program - Excavator

Heavy Equipment Operator 3 week program - Grader

This one-day course will help participants understand their responsibilities as job stewards, as well as identify the tools and resources available to assist them in their role. 

The course is designed to instruct and evaluate experienced Grader Operators that are unfamiliar with the new style of CAT M Series Motor Graders.

Each course has a theory module that discusses the machine’s systems, controls, operator maintenance and OH&S Regulations. The course also has practical modules to aid and demonstrate the operation of the M Series Motor Graders. Practical exercises and theory tests are used in the evaluation process. Certificate of completion is awarded for successful students.

Determine crane capacities by understanding manufacturer’s load charts.  Understand the importance of gross and net capacities.  Learn the difference between structural and stability values.  Understand all information contained in the operator’s manual, manufacturer’s notes and warnings.  Complete load chart calculations involving various site restrictions to ensure you are within the capabilities of the crane to complete a lift. Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students.

Our Rough Terrain Crane Orientation course will be conducted using a Tadano GR 350 XL-2. The curriculum includes prestart checks, AML programming, load chart calculations, machine set up, configuration and operation. Prior to attending the course, the members are required to successfully complete a pre-course assignment. The course is designed to prepare 2nd year mobile crane apprentices or Journeyperson crane operators that are unfamiliar with Rough Terrain Cranes. A Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students.

This is a two day class for beginners and is held at the Budd Coutts Apprenticeship and Education Centre near Redwater.  Learn machine systems, OH & S regulations and how to operate a Skid Steer. Students will be introduced to basic earthwork concepts and terms. Candidates will also find information in the owner’s manual to follow the manufacturer’s operating recommendations. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process. Successful students will earn a Skid Steer certificate valid for 3 years.

Demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a Skid Steer or CTL. Explain and find information directly from the owner’s manual.  Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.  Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students and is valid for three years.

2 day St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Course. Cover all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses. Learn how to deal with head and spinal injuries and fractures of the upper and lower limbs. Level C CPR is included. Successful students will receive a Standard Level C CPR & AED First Aid Certificate from St. John Ambulance.  The certificate is valid for three years.

This is a two day class for beginners. Learn machine systems, OH & S regulations and how to operate a Class 7 Rough Terrain Telehandler. Students will be introduced to forklift operations, how to find information in the owner’s manual, and interpretation of the manufacturer’s load chart to determine lifting capacities. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.  Successful students will earn a Class 7 Rough Terrain Telehandler certificate valid for three years.

Demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a Rough Terrain Telehandler. Students will find and interpret information and load chart capacities directly from the owner’s manual.  Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.  Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful students and is valid for three years. Must have prior certification or proof of experience from current employer.

Learn OH&S regulations, machine systems, components, maintenance, and how to operate a Wheel Loader. Students will be introduced to basic earthwork concepts and terms. Candidates will also find information in the owner’s manual to follow the manufacturer’s operating recommendations. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process. Successful students will earn a Wheel Loader certificate.