Heavy Equipment Operator - TC
About This Certificate
The Heavy Equipment Operator program introduces students to the heavy equipment industry and basic equipment operations.
It also blends classroom time, industry related safety and hands on training for a well-rounded learning experience. Topics include OSHA construction safety, orientation to the trade, identification of heavy equipment, basic operational techniques, introduction to earthmoving, rough grading, and finish grading.
What You Will Learn
Skills for the Heavy Equipment Operator certificate are competency-based, meaning a skill must be mastered before advancing on to the next skill.
The program emphasizes hands-on training with support classes directly related to training. Students will benefit from hands-on equipment experience in addition to state-of-the-art simulators.
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College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department: School of Professional & Technical Education
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