Heavy Equipment Operators - CP
About This Certificate
The Heavy Equipment Operator program is open-entry/open-exit, so students can enter when convenient.
What You Will Learn
Skills for the Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Proficiency 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.
At a Glance
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Technology, Design and Technical Education
Program Requirements
Delivery
CP: Blanding, Price (USU Eastern)
Please fill out this form with your information and you will get access to a degree sheet with a sample 4-year plan.
You will also be contacted via text or email to answer any questions you may have about the program.
Career And Outcomes
Job Outlook
Advising
Heidi Swenson
Blanding, Moab, and Statewide advisor
Email: heidi.swenson@usu.edu
Office: Blanding campus
Phone: 435-678-8115
Kim Mortensen-Porter
Price (USU Eastern)
Email: kim.mortensen@usu.edu
Office: One Stop 109, Price campus
Phone: 435-613-5462
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Cost and Aid
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How to Apply
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