A public Quebec training centre in Lévis that offers construction equipment and crane operator programs.
The Centre national de conduite d'engins de chantier is a public institution affiliated with the Centre de services scolaire des Navigateurs (CSSDN). It is located in the Saint-Jean-Chrysostome district of Lévis, at 1050, Chemin Bélair Ouest, Lévis (Québec) G6Z 2L2. The centre describes itself as the leading institution in Quebec for upgrading training of construction equipment operators. Its mission is to train the new generation of construction equipment operators by developing professional and social skills that meet changes in the labour market.
The centre offers the DEP Conduite de grues and the DEP Conduite d'engins de chantier programs. The DEP Conduite d'engins de chantier involves a training of 1 095 hours. More than 150 students are welcomed each year for regular courses in the two DEP programs. The centre receives more than 500 admission requests each year for program 5220 and more than 100 for program 5248. The mission of the 5248 department is to raise the professional awareness of the apprentice crane operator so that a high level of autonomy and accountability is recognized.
The centre has about one hundred pieces of equipment, including hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, graders and compacting rollers. About ten classrooms, two garages and a meeting room, spread over 1 square kilometre, are available to teachers and students. Its training ground is a school-worksite of more than 850 000 square metres. The centre also operates training sites in Lévis, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Lavaltrie.
Quebec residents can apply through the standard application via AdmissionFP, in the first round. An exceptional admission route exists for program 5220 Conduite d'engins de chantier for region 03-12. International student admission is not available for this program.
The job placement rate is close to 100%. Students and employers are put in contact through an online placement service. About 2300 workers come each year to upgrade their skills at one of the centre's three training sites.