SMCCME

The Heavy Equipment Operations certificate program is designed to produce operators trained on earth-moving equipment such as dozers, backhoes, excavators, and graders. Training takes place both on lab simulators as well as on an actual lab operation site.

The program prepares graduates to work in county, state, or interstate highway construction, agricultural construction, airport development, and commercial and residential construction. The program utilizes a curriculum recognized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Graduates of this certificate program will be qualified to attain employment in the construction, gravel processing, farm operations, equipment dealers and heavy equipment service industries.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify and practice safe work habits as required by OSHA and MSHA as a heavy equipment operator.
• Properly operate various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Properly perform maintenance and service on various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction site operations.

Curriculum

(Click here for full list of courses and descriptions)

Recommended High School Courses

High School degree or equivalency
Algebra I
A valid driver's license with a clean record