Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc.
Phone: (780) 469-4887
Program Intent
To enable operators to complete specific job tasks using the grader in a safe and efficient manner; to give an understanding
of the seriousness of operating a grader; and to outline
the responsibilities for operating a grader. This
program specifies the basic knowledge and skill requirements
for the safe operation of graders and their attachments.
Who Should Attend
New grader operators who require additional practical time in order to achieve certification. Class sizes will be kept small in order to provide new operators with as much practical time possible in the 2 days.
Course Content
This program is divided into five theory sections and
a practical component. At the end of the theory there
will be a 50 questions exam of which, at least 70% must
be achieved. In addition to the theory portion, each
student will be required to achieve 75% in a practical
exercise. The practical exercise consists of maneuvering
a grader through a predetermined obstacle course while
performing several functions.
Course length varies on
number of students and their experience but is typically
16 hours in length. A general description of the course
outline is as follows:
