Transcription of Manitoba Heavy Construction Training Academy Program
1 Manitoba Heavy Construction Training Academy ProgramThe 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 entering the MHCTA Program are exposed to two Training components: 1. Classroom Training for Heavy Equipment - An introduction into the Heavy Construction industry. Individuals will be given classroom instruction related to safety and environment as it pertains to becoming a Heavy equipment Heavy Equipment Operator - Provides classroom and hands-on Training relating to a variety of Heavy equipment MHCTA Program was developed by industry for industry. New materials, technolo-gies 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.
2 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 is the MHCTA?What is the MHCTA? 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 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.
3 Stripping and Backfilling - Ditching, Sloping & Trenching - Lifting Operations - Demolition Operations - Compacting Operations - Loading and Unloading Classroom Training for Heavy Equipment Includes: Heavy Equipment Operator Training Includes: Training ComponentsEquipment Types UsedEquipment 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 graduating student will possess marketable skilled labourer or Heavy equipment operator skills, along with a Safety, Health, Environment, and Productivity ( WorkSmart ) InformationMHCTA can provide tailored Training for groups. Call Greg Huff, MHCTA s Program Manager, at 947-1379 for more information.
4 Greg is responsible for the delivery of safety and environment related services, as well as Heavy equipment Training throughout Manitoba . He has worked for over 25 years with industry and government in the capacity of a safety professional Heavy Construction Training Academy (MHCTA)1236 Ellice AvenueWinnipeg, ManitobaR3G
