Road builder and Heavy construction

Road Builder and Heavy Construction,

Foundation-Level

• Full-time • Starts: September •

• Hydraulics, electrical and air brakes

Fees: TBD • Five weeks (150 hours)

systems

• Nechako campus

• Concrete properties and technology

Careers

Grading system

This program is intended to serve as

A

90% - 100%

a pre-employment program for

B+

85% - 89.9%

individuals who wish to enter the road

B

76% - 84.9%

building and heavy construction

C+ 70% - 75.9%

industry.

D

55% - 62.9%

F

0% - 54.9%

Admission

Graduation requirements

Applicants must meet one of the

following requirements:

• Module A (57 hours)

written module examination

1. Completion of Grade 10 with

English 10 and a "C" grade or better

• Module B (45 hours)

in one of Math 10 or Foundation of

written module examination

Mathematics and Pre-Calculus or

• Module C (33 hours)

Apprenticeship and Workplace

written module examination

Math 11, or Math 030;

• Module D (15 hours)

2. CCP/ABE Intermediate Certificate;

written module examination

3. GED Certificate with Math 030

Students must complete the program

with a grade of "C" or better.

with a 70% combined theory and

Students who do not meet the above

practical grade. Assessments will

requirements may wish to consult with

include in-school (practical and written

a CNC counselor or advisor to

exams; module exams); and final

determine their eligibility on the basis

assessment (ITA Certification exam).

of mature student status.

Linkages to other credentials

Program outline

The Road Builder and Heavy

The in-school training is designed to

Construction Foundation program will

meet the competency standards, profile

serve as a prerequisite for entry into

and essential skills defined by the

any of the following ITA programs

industry. Students will have access to

which are currently under

heavy equipment, such as compaction

development:

equipment, tractors, skid steer loaders,

• Asphalt/Lay-down Technician

trucks, excavators, loaders, scrapers,

• Heavy Equipment Technician

graders, crawler tractors, and paving

machines.

For more information, please call

Nechako Campus in Vanderhoof,

Topics include the following (not a

250-567-3200.

complete list):

• Environmental hazards

Important dates

• Sediment and Drainage Management

Please contact the campus directly.

• Fuel and special materials

• Safety

Revised: 11.08.02

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

StudentAid BC eligibility 

StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Please make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria.

How to apply  

There are three ways to apply:

•  In person: Visit CNC’s Office of Admissions and Registration

• By Phone: Use a credit card to register by calling 1+250-991-7500

• Mail/fax: Download an application form and send it to the address/fax number on the form 

     

 The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice .