Training for Industry from Industry

Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program

2026 INTAKE Dates NOW OPEN:

May 12/26 – in progress

June 16/26 – OPEN

July 28/26 – OPEN

September 1/26 – OPEN

Oct 6/26 – OPEN

Nov 17/26 – OPEN

Our 240-hour Heavy Equipment Operator Training program in Manitoba blends classroom learning with hands-on practical training on various types of machinery. We guarantee you’ll emerge from this course with profound knowledge and an eagerness for more hands-on experience with these incredible machines!

Why Choose Us?

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Personalized Training in Manitoba: As a family-owned firm, we provide personalized Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Manitoba, with the flexibility to make on-the-spot adjustments tailored to your needs.

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Owner-led Program: The program is designed and instructed by the owners themselves, ensuring you receive the best Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Manitoba from highly knowledgeable instructors.

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Direct Industry Experience: Our trainers, who are active industry professionals, provide training that is current, relevant, and fun, and that equips you with extensive knowledge for continued employment in the heavy equipment field

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Real-World Training: In our Manitoba Heavy Equipment Operator Training, you work on a live jobsite, mimicking real-world conditions and preparing you for what construction companies look for in their operators.

We run our program like a construction site – complete with portable site office, daily FLRA meetings, safety paperwork, porta potties, fuel station, etc. Our purpose is to prepare you for what construction companies are looking for, and we do this well.

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Maximum Practical Time: Our program offers the most practical/seat time in the industry. We believe that hands-on experience in operating the machines is more effective than classroom learning.

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Safety First: Safety is our top priority in Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Manitoba. We strive to ensure that our students understand safe operating procedures and can handle machinery valued between $250k and $750k.

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Rewarding Experience: We offer awards like promo materials, cash, and gift certificates, adding a friendly competitive spirit to the training experience.

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Continued Support: We genuinely care about our students. We provide ongoing support and encouragement, especially as the training nears completion.

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Maintenance Training: Our program doesn’t just teach how to operate heavy equipment; we also focus on equipment maintenance, daily servicing, and minor repairs, essential skills in the heavy equipment industry.

In this industry, if your machine is down so are you. Sometimes you’re working out of town, not close to any Brandt Tractor, Toromont, Komatsu, etc. We want you to know how to properly maintain the valuable piece of equipment you are entrusted to.

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Best Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program in Manitoba: Our program is simply the best. Don’t wait, sign up now for our comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Manitoba​

Who We Are

SWS Training & Consulting Inc. is an established training and consulting firm, specializing in Heavy Equipment Operator Training, located in Southern MB. SWS was formed in 2004 as Safety with Shelly – CONSULTING SERVICES Ltd. The company went through a name change in 2021 to streamline what we focus on: Training!

We are now SWS Training & Consulting Inc.

Funding & Payment Options

We recognize that it’s hard to come up with the money to take this type of a program. No doubt, it is expensive due to the cost of the heavy equipment, fuel, etc. We’ve come up with a list of funding options for you below. Please get in touch if you require more info.

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Another strong group of operators in the books. 👏

Our last HEO class brought quick learning, hard work, and plenty of personality to the training yard. We’re proud of the effort, determination, and growth shown throughout the course and look forward to seeing where this next chapter takes them.

Congratulations graduates — keep building, keep learning, and walk confidently into what’s ahead. 🚜 And keep in touch!

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🚜 Ready for a career change this summer?

Our next Heavy Equipment Operator Training starts June 16th!

In just 5 weeks, you could be trained and job-ready before the busy late-summer and fall work season begins. Gain hands-on experience operating 7 different machines while learning from instructors who come directly from industry.

✔ 5 Week Program
✔ Hands-On Training
✔ Industry-Focused
✔ Job Ready Skills

Your future career could start this summer.

📍 Morden, MB
📞 Get in touch today to reserve your seat!

📅 Next Intakes: June 16th or July 28th

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Train with purpose. Big experiences. 👊

At SWS Training, students get real hands-on time with the equipment, not just classroom theory.

Our programs are designed to build confidence, safety awareness, and practical operating skills that transfer directly to the field.

Because the best way to learn heavy equipment… is to run heavy equipment.

🚧 Next Intake: June 16th

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