About the course
What this course covers.
A bulldozer moves enormous loads of material with a blade out front, working slopes, soft ground, and tight spaces where a misjudged push undercuts a bank or rolls the machine. This course trains an operator to run a dozer - track or wheel - with the stability and hazard awareness the machine demands.
The course covers an introduction to the bulldozer and its anatomy, what keeps the machine stable, the operations a dozer performs, and the hazards an operator faces. Quiz questions throughout prepare the operator for the final written exam, and the course covers both track and wheel dozers.
The course is the classroom portion of bulldozer operator training and comes with a checklist an employer uses for the required practical observation. Companies use it to qualify dozer operators and to give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
The bulldozer and its anatomy
An introduction to the bulldozer, the track and wheel dozer types, and the anatomy of the machine.
Stability
What keeps a bulldozer stable on slopes, soft ground, and uneven terrain.
Operations
The operations a bulldozer performs and how to carry them out safely.
Hazards
The hazards a bulldozer operator faces, around the machine, the blade, and the worksite.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The stability section is the one that counts on a dozer - slopes and soft ground are where they roll. New operators finish this respecting that.
Lyle H.
Earthworks Supervisor
Clean classroom training with the practical checklist included. Our auditor accepts it as the operator record.
Trish M.
Safety Coordinator
Quick and covers the hazards properly. A fair refresher even after years pushing dirt.
Dave R.
Dozer Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Bulldozer operators, track and wheel
- Construction, earthworks, and site preparation crews
- New operators learning a dozer
- Supervisors who carry out the practical operator observation
- Any company that needs a documented bulldozer training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Describe the anatomy of a track and a wheel dozer
- Explain what keeps a bulldozer stable
- Carry out bulldozer operations safely
- Identify the hazards a dozer operator faces
- Operate the machine within its limits
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $99.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$499.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$449.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$399.96
A corporate account saves you
$99.99
on 5 seats of Bulldozer (Track & Wheel Dozers) - Operator Safety (CAN)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. On completion the operator downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date, along with a checklist an employer uses for the required practical observation.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 60 minutes of content
- Covers both track and wheel dozers, written to the CSA B352 and M3471 standards
- Includes a practical observation checklist for the employer
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that heavy equipment operators are trained and competent before they run a machine. This course is the classroom portion of bulldozer operator training and provides the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for; a practical observation on the machine completes the certification.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Bulldozer Operator Safety course cost?
- The course is 99.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 60 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so an operator can complete it in a single session.
Does the Bulldozer certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the operator retakes the course to stay current.
Does the course cover both track and wheel dozers?
- Yes. The course covers both track and wheel dozers, including the anatomy, stability, operations, and hazards common to each.
Do I need a practical evaluation as well as this course?
- This course is the classroom portion of bulldozer operator training. It comes with a checklist an employer uses to administer the required practical observation on the actual machine.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.