Basic Heavy Equipment Operator (BHE1) Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Heavy Equipment Operator technical certificate of credit program provides the skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of equipment operations. Topics include: safety, equipment care and maintenance, heavy equipment use in construction and infrastructure, basic earth moving, and grading.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 9

Curriculum Outline (9 hours)

Occupational	9
EQOP 1000Introduction to Heavy Equipment Safety Introduces the fundamentals of heavy equipment and utility tractor safety. Topics include first aid, CPR, personal protective equipment, OSHA Regulations, and other related heavy equipment and utility tractor safety practices.	3
EQOP 1001Introduction to Heavy Equipment Introduces the fundamentals of heavy equipment operations. Topics include: history of heavy equipment in construction and infrastructure, heavy equipment terminology, operator responsibilities, career opportunities, equipment safety, preparation of graded surfaces, and basic earth moving.	3
EQOP 1002Heavy Equipment Operation Basics Introduces the fundamentals of earthmoving including operation of heavy equipment and utility tractors. Topics include: blueprint reading, grading, grade calculations, operations and maintenance of heavy equipment and utility tractors.	3

Industrial Trades, Manufacturing & Construction
- Heavy Equipment Technology
  - Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology
  - Basic Heavy Equipment Operator

Basic Heavy Equipment Operator (BHE1) Technical Certificate of Credit

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