Our programs are designed and developed in partnership with industry leaders
Our high satisfaction rate is only one of the many reasons more than 3000 students have chosen the Greater Ottawa Truck & Heavy Equipment Training School (G.O.T.T.). We offer hands-on experience to prepare you for your future career by bringing your chosen field into your training......
Class AZ or Class 1 courses begin 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Class DZ or Class 3 courses begin weekly on Mondays
Heavy Equipment courses begin 1st Monday of each month
Combination courses begin 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Airbrake "Z"endorsement course -
The Airbrake “Z” Endorsement course is the Ministry Of Transportation approved course and it is essential for anyone wanting to operate a commercial vehicle equipped with air brakes. Within this course you will learn how to comply with Ontario's air brake legislation and to further understand what conditions would cause an air brake equipped vehicle to be placed out of service. This course is 16 hours. Please check with school for next available courses.
Forklift certificate -
This is a free course provided with most Class AZ and Heavy Equipment training programs.
Tuition fee: $195.00 - 6 hours Please call in for schedule
Basic requirements prior to start the commercial licence process;
In Ontario: To apply for Class AZ or Class DZ, you must have Class 'G' Driver's Licence (Class G1 & G2 are not eligible) For more information, click on this link MTO Link
To get your licence;
Step 1: Pass MTO medical/physical exam
Step 2: Pass the MTO knowledge test
Step 3: Pass the MTO Road Test Exam
Step 4: Pass the MTO Airbrake "Z" Endorsement exam
Notes:
(1) Ontario medical form is available free of charge at our office or local Drive test center.
(2) For Class DZ program only; steps 3 and 4 are interchangeable.
In Quebec: To apply for Class 1 or Class 3, you must have Class 5 licence. For more information, click on this link SAAQ Link.
Heavy Equipment Programs
Equipment operators are utilized in many industries such as construction, logging, lumber mills, steel mills, rock and sand quarries, oil, utilities, forestry, landfills, railroads, airports and city, county, province and federal public works departments. |
| H. E Unit |
Heavy Equipment Operator course- Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, or Dump Truck |
| Multi-Units | Or Select all three units and will train you on Dump Truck for free |
| DU-TR | Dump-Truck, Heavy Equipment Practical |
| BU120/EX120/BH120 | Bulldozer, or Excavator, or Backhoe: Classroom & Practical |
- Operation & Safety
- Loading and unloading with Dump Truck
- Excavating & Pipe laying
- Excavation & Grading techniques
- Landscaping techniques
- Burm/Ramp building techniques
- Daily Maintenance & Lubrication
- Advantages & Limitations
- Attachments
- Load Securement & Tie-downs
- Hazmat Safety Training
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
Classroom and Assignments
- Collision , Incidents & Violations
- Personal & Equipment Security
- Plates & Permits - CVOR, IFTA, etc.
- Trip Sheet & Payroll
- Load Security & Distribution
- Vehicles Weight & Dimensions
- Fuel Management
- Trip Planning
- Personal development
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- Policies, Procedures, and Rules
- On the Road
- Log book
- Alcohol & Drugs
- Web-Base/Computer-Base Training
- Customs - Interport/Border Crossing
- Transportation of dangerous goods
- Backing orientation
- Defensive Driving Course (DD)
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The above courses are offered according to program
Yard Training
- Pre/Post Trip
- Backing techniques
- Coupling/Uncoupling
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- Load Securement
- Observation
- One on one hands on driving instruction
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Over the Road Training
| Rural: |
Learn how shift up and down, Double Clutching,
cornering, backing & braking techniques, |
| City: | Space, Time Management, and Defensive Driving techniques, |
| Highway: |
Ministry & Industry Road Test requirements, and many more. |