Heavy Equipment Operation Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Heavy Equipment Program is the only Heavy Equipment Operator Program in the State of Kansas and the leading program in the Midwest. Hands-on training is provided with scrapers, motor graders, tractor crawler operations, excavators, loaders and backhoes. Also, theory course training includes rollers, asphalt and concrete paving equipment. Internships with employers are available. A Heavy Equipment Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.

Program Objectives

• Possess the knowledge to perform entry-level employment in the Heavy Equipment field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing Heavy Equipment Operator technical skills.
• Understand the hazards of working with heavy equipment and the procedures to follow to prevent injury.
• Use mathematical data and reasoning skills in relation to heavy equipment operation.
• Use effective communication skills appropriate to the heavy equipment profession.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to an effective job performance.

Curriculum below is for the One Year Certificate

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
HE-101	Occupational & Pre-Operational Safety, Basic Maintenance, OSHA	2
HE-104	Crawler Tractor Operations & Maintenance I	3
HE-105	Scraper Operations & Maintenance I	3
HE-106	Motor Grader Operations & Maintenance I	3
HE-107	Loader Operations & Maintenance I	1
HE-108	Backhoe/Excavator Operations & Maintenance I	1
	TOTAL	13
SECOND SEMESTER:
GIS-120	Intro to CAD/Survey	3
HE-112	Crawler Operations & Maintenance II	3
HE-113	Scraper Operations & Maintenance II	3
HE-114	Motor Grader Operations & Maintenance II	3
HE-116	Backhoe/Loader/Excavator Operations & Maintenance II	2
HE-110	Related Equipment Instruction	2
HE-118	Internship	2
	TOTAL	16
	INTERNSHIP OPTION	16
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES:
	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
	TOTAL	9
	Total Credit Hours	38

* Pending course approval. May be taught first or second semester.

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