About Haul Truck Operator in College of the Rockies
Not sure you’re ready to jump behind the wheel of a giant haul truck? Our Haul Truck Operator training includes over 25 hours of driving experience on a top-of-the-line simulator, letting you get a realistic driving experience without risk. Our program is taught at both our Cranbrook and Fernie campuses by instructors with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. Each campus has multiple start dates each year.
In addition to your simulator training, you will have the opportunity to earn four health and safety certifications often required on mining work sites, and will receive resume writing and interview skills instruction in an effort to boost your chances of landing a job.
Program Length:
Our 4-week program is offered at our Fernie campus with several intake dates throughout the year.
The Haul Truck Program runs for a total of 30 days.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a College of the Rockies Continuing Education Certificate of Achievement.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0.
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 50 (minimum 49 in each component)
College of the Rockies Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Location |
Cranbrook, British Columbia |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Number of Campuses |
6 |
Number of Students |
2500 |
On-campus housing |
Available |
Mode of program |
On campus/ Online/ Blended |
Tuition fee |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD (per credit)
78.60 - 122.28 CAD (per week) |
Application mode |
Online |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship/ Bursary/ Award |
College of the Rockies The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fees for the applied course are obtained by email.
- College of Rockies charges tuition fee for programs using cost per credit or cost per week basis.
Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
Cost per credit |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD |
Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
Student association fee |
11.50 CAD |
Lab fee |
25.31 CAD (per credit for 3 credits) |
Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
Textbook cost |
200 CAD |