Trades and industry 109
scrapers, graders, crawler tractors, and
Important dates
Road Builder and
paving machines.
Please contact the campus directly.
Heavy
Topics include the following (not a complete
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list):
Construction,
• Environmental hazards
Foundation-Level
• Sediment and Drainage Management
• Fuel and special materials
• Full-time • March • Fees: $693 •
• Safety
Five weeks • Vanderhoof
• Hydraulics, electrical and air brakes
systems
Careers
• Concrete properties and technology
This program is intended to serve as a pre-
employment program for individuals who wish
to enter the road building and heavy
Grading system
construction industry.
A
90% - 100%
B+
85% - 89.9%
Admission
B
76% - 84.9%
Applicants must meet one of the following
C+
70% - 75.9%
requirements:
D
55% - 62.9%
1. Completion of Grade 10 with English 10
and a “C” grade or better in one of Math
F
0% - 54.9%
10 or Foundation of Mathematics and
Pre-Calculus or Apprenticeship and
Workplace Math 11, or Math 030;
Graduation requirements
• Module A (57 hours) written module
2. CCP/ABE Intermediate Certificate;
examination
3. GED Certificate with Math 030 with a
• Module B (45 hours) written module
grade of “C” or better.
examination
Students who do not meet the above
• Module C (33 hours) written module
requirements may wish to consult with a CNC
examination
counsellor/advisor to determine their eligibility
on the basis of mature student status.
• Module D (15 hours) written module
examination
Program outline
Students must complete the program with a
70% combined theory and practical grade.
The in-school training is designed to meet the
Assessments will include in-school (practical
competency standards, profile and essential
and written exams; module exams); and final
skills defined by the industry. Students will
assessment (ITA Certification exam).
have access to heavy equipment, such as
compaction equipment, tractors, skid steer
loaders, trucks, excavators, loaders,
Linkages to other credentials
The Road Builder and Heavy Construction
Foundation program will serve as a
prerequisite for entry into any of the following
ITA programs which are currently under
development:
• Asphalt/Lay-down Technician
• Heavy Equipment Technician
For more information, please call Nechako
Campus in Vanderhoof, 250-567-3200.
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