2025-26 Estimated Fees
Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuition, fees and costs listed on this page are for planning purposes only. They do not represent final amounts owing and are in Canadian dollars (CDN).

For details about this program visit the program page.

Tuition, fees and program costs

Tuition and college fees	Domestic amount (CDN$)	International amount (CDN$)
Tuition	$9,834	$12,860
College service fee	200	200
Student health and dental benefits This fee applies to all International and/or full-time students in eligible programs - unless proof of comparable coverage is provided. For more information, visit student health and dental plan.	--	986
Student Association fee This fee varies by campus. To check your exact amount, view campus Student Association fees.	100	100
Parking pass This fee applies only if parking on NSCC property. If a parking pass isn't required, deduct this fee from your total.	40	40
International student fee	--	1,000
Virtual health care fee This fee applies to all full- and part-time students in eligible programs, unless an opt out has been completed. For more information, visit virtual health care.	49	49
Total	$10,223	$15,235
Payment (1st term) If you paid a non-refundable tuition deposit, subtract it from this total.	$10,223	$15,235

Textbooks (estimate)	Domestic amount	International amount
Textbooks	$920	$920

Classroom/portfolio Supplies	Domestic amount	International amount
Classroom/portfolio Supplies	$100	$100

Additional program costs	Domestic amount	International amount
Air Brake Endorsement (optional)	25	25
Coveralls/Uniforms	100	100
Rain Gear	100	100
Safety Apparel - CSA Approved Rubber Boots	75	75
Safety Apparel - CSA Approved Safety Boots	150	150
Technology requirement: Budget-range computer and accessories (see below for more detail)	960	960
Total (HST not included)	$1,410	$1,410

These are estimated costs for items required for your program. If you already have any of these items, they may meet your program requirements.

The technology requirements listed above are an estimate that reflects the need for students to have their own computer and technology accessories. View technology requirement details

Total cost	Domestic total	International total
Tuition and college fees + co-op (if applicable) + textbooks + classroom/portfolio supplies + additional program costs	$12,653	$17,665

Schedule and payments

Visit our Academic Calendar to see the full list of important dates.

Campus	Delivery	Start date	Academic year end date	Program end date	Payment due (1st term)	U-Pass fee
Strait Area	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 2, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Dec 11, 2025	Aug 1, 2025	No
Strait Area	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Sep 29, 2025	Jan 23, 2026	Jan 23, 2026	Aug 1, 2025	No