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Program description - August 2025
With the current pace of construction in Ontario, there is a high demand for skilled equipment operators to support this industry. Completion of the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program will position you for success in the industry. This program includes a significant amount of hands-on experience, safely performing basic maintenance and operating various pieces of large equipment at one of our two program locations (Guelph or Brantford Airport). You will also be exposed to compact equipment and paving operations. This practical experience is complemented with related theory including environmental practices, soils, concrete and asphalt, surveying and site plans. By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared for success as you enter employment in the heavy construction and paving industries as an equipment operator. As a graduate of this program, you will have the opportunity to receive automatic exemption from all the apprenticeship in-school training for the three Heavy Equipment Operator trades (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer) should you choose to pursue that career pathway.
For more information, email trades@conestogac.on.ca.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $6513.33 | $3256.67 |
| Administration Fee | $50.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $204.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| eText Fee | $192.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $17.68 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $172.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $136.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $220.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $43.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $8127.01 | $3654.17 |
| Year Total | $11781.18 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $14588.00 | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $50.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $204.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| eText Fee | $192.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $17.68 | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $750.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $172.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $136.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $220.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $43.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $17481.68 | $8066.50 |
| Year Total | $25548.18 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - August 2025 - Guelph
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
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