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The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association Training Academy Program (MHCTA), strives to train new entrants with interest in heavy construction as well as provide upgrading for experienced heavy construction personnel. This is a 25-day course with instruction on four types of equipment - Loaders, Dozers, Graders and Excavators. There will be five days of class room training, which equals to 40 hours and 20 days of hands-on equipment training (or 200 hours). Next course dates to be announced soon. Course Fees
The cost for the program is $13,000.00 per student. There is also a fuel surcharge if the price of diesel fuel is over $1.25/litre. The course is 100% tax deductible, and is PST and GST exempt. To enroll, download our application form below and submit to the MHCTA with a $500 deposit to secure a spot for you in the next training program. The deposit is 100% refundable if the Training Program does not take place. Students entering the MHCTA program have two training opportunities:  - Skilled Labourer - An entry level into the heavy construction industry. Individuals will be given classroom instruction and hands-on training related to becoming a skilled labourer.
- Heavy Equipment Operator - Provides classroom and hands-on training relating to a variety of heavy equipment pieces.
The MHCTA Program was developed by industry for industry. New materials, technologies and learning techniques are continually integrated into the program. Qualified training instructors have vast industry experience and utilize slides, videos, classroom lectures and exercises to fully involve each student in learning.
The MHCTA program generally utilizes a training rotation of classroom and hands-on training components on most training topics. Upon graduation, students will receive certification in the operation of heavy equipment or as a skilled labourer based on provincial occupational standards. A graduating student may find work in the following areas: - Sidewalk, road or highway construction;
- Sewer and watermain installation and repair;
- Associated excavation works;
- Subtrade work related to construction of bridges; and
- Crushing and aggregate work.
Training Components
Skilled Labour - 4 weeks - Hand & Power Tools - WHMIS
- Workplace Safety & Health - TDG
- Environmental Awareness - Fall Protection
- Shoring/Trenching - Ladder Safety
- Soils & Erosion Control - Confined Entry
- Flagperson Training - Productivity
- Load Securement - Back Safety
- Intro to Blueprints - Life Skills
- Stakes, Grades & Slopes
- Diesel / Gasoline Engines
- Basic Construction Math
- Worksite Violence, Harassment & Conflict
- Worksite Communication & Resume Writing
- Intro to Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hearing Conservation
Heavy Equipment Operator - 4 weeks - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
- Heavy Equipment Fundamentals
- Heavy Equipment Machinery & Attachments
- Heavy Equipment Inspection & Basic Maintenance
- Theory of Building to Grade Specifications - Work Planning & Coordination
- Communication
- Assessing a Jobsite - Heavy Equipment Operations
- Constructing to Grade
- Rigging Operations
- Pushing & Towing Operations
- Excavating, Stripping and Backfilling
- Ditching, Sloping & Trenching
- Lifting Operations
- Demolition Operations
- Compacting Operations
- Loading and Unloading
Equipment types to be trained on will be determined by market demands and work activity. Equipment training could be on at least 3 or more of the following pieces of equipment: - Rubber Tire Loader / Track Loader
- Crawler Tractor
- Motor Scraper
- Hydraulic Excavator
- Motor Grader
- Compaction Equipment
After completing 4 weeks of training, efforts are taken to place students with a heavy construction contractor for on the job experience.
A graduating student will possess marketable skilled labourer or heavy equipment operator skills, along with a Safety, Health, Environment, and Productivity ("WorkSmart") attitude. MHCTA can provide tailored training for groups. Call MHCA at (204) 947-1379 for more info.
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