ITA HEO Foundation
This 4 week course has been developed with the support of the BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association as a pre-employment program. It gives an overview of the industry including:
- Safe work practices
- Environmental requirements
- Orientations to equipment and tools
- Introduction to principles of civil engineering
The Foundation program will satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for the ITA HEO Technician (Apprenticeship) program. The following certifications are provided:
- Occupational First Aid, Level One
- Traffic Control
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- ITA Certificate of Completion
Admission Requirements:
- Assessment testing
- Personal profile
- Valid driver's licence
- 18+ years of age (exceptions may be allowed)
- Grade 12 education (exceptions may be allowed)
Tuition: $725
Application fee: $35 (one time fee)
Textbooks cost approximately $80 and are available at the VIU Bookstore 250-740-6200, or follow the link below to purchase directly from the Queen's Printer and Crown Publications Services.
| Book Code | Textbook | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| RBCF | Road Builder & Heavy Construction Foundation Program | Queen's Printer |
Classes are run twice a year in March and August.