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Construction equipment operator

Would you like to work as a construction equipment operator? This vocational programme gives you the skills and qualifications needed to operate heavy machinery in the construction industry.

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About the programme

You will learn to operate wheel loaders, excavators and other earthmoving equipment.

The programme follows the current industry requirements set by TYA, the Swedish Transport Trades Occupational Health and Safety Board, and BYN, the Swedish Construction Industry Training Board.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 50 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,000
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge. You also need a category B driving licence. The programme is primarily intended for adults aged 20 or over.

After the programme

Once you have passed the final assessments, you will receive a training certificate in accordance with TYA and BYN industry requirements.

You can start working as a construction equipment operator after completing the programme. Your work may include:

  • road construction
  • preparing foundations for buildings
  • site grading
  • digging ditches
  • excavating trenches for cables

Further studies

After completing the programme, you can continue your studies, for example in civil engineering. Further studies can lead to roles in civil engineering design, project management or construction management.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials and any required protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52