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Build YOUR Future ... HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Salary: $31,850 ‑
$54,330
Heavy equipment
operators transport, operate, and maintain heavy machinery such as
bulldozers, motor graders, and excavators. Some operators have
skills in other trades as well. Heavy equipment operators must be
physically fit, able to solve problems, work with lots of people,
and enjoy working outside. So if you are thinking of changing jobs
or are just starting out, a career in the construction industry as a
heavy equipment operator may hold the promise for an exciting and
challenging future.
About the Program..
The Heavy Equipment Operator Program is
accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and
Research (NCCER), a not‑for‑profit, national education foundation
founded by 11 of the world's largest and most progressive
construction companies. Students who enroll in the program train on
a 26‑acre tract located near Chester. South Carolina, using
name‑brand equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and
motor graders. Upon completing the program, students gain the
knowledge and skills required to use heavy equipment for land
clearing, building culverts and ponds, excavating ditches for
utilities, as well as pipe laying and road building. Also, they are
eligible to have transcripts and documentation of their training
placed in NCCER's National Registry. This registration ensures that
students' qualifications will be recognized wherever they go.
News Releases
06/23/2003 - COLLEGE TO
ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNER IN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
10/10/2002 - STRICKLAND NAMED
AS NEW TRAINING COORDINATOR
11/16/2001 - COLLEGE TO CUT
RIBBON ON NEW HEAVY EQUIPMENT FACILITY
08/21/2001 - COLLEGE BRINGS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING TO CHESTER
Program
Partners
About
the
Training...
The
Heavy Equipment Operator Program is comprised of Basic and
Advanced level training. Both levels offer students nationally
recognized curricula developed by the NCCER. The curricula consist
of modular, competency-based courses designed by industry experts
and taught by NCCER accredited instructors.
Students with little or no heavy equipment experience are enrolled
in the Basic program. At this level, they learn how to operate the
most frequently used heavy construction equipment. This includes
bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, motor graders
and scrapers. Students at the advanced level learn more advanced
operating techniques and how to work with grade stakes. Contact Ken
Strickland at 803-981-7338 for schedule information.
Basic Level Courses
Tuition is $895.00 per course. Books are included.
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CONC 520 001 Backhoes (32 hours) |
CONC 605 001 Motor graders (32 hours) |
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CONC 526 001 Front End Loaders (32 hours) |
CONC 607 001 Scrapers (32hours) |
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CONC 524 001 Bulldozers (32 hours) |
CONC 522 001 Excavators (32 hours) |
Operator Level Courses (advanced level) Tuition is
$1790.00 per course. Books are included.
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CONC 609 001 Backhoe Operator (64 hours) |
CONC 612 001 Front End Loader Operator (64
hours) |
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CONC 611 001 Dozer Operator (64 hours) |
CONC 614 001 Motor Grader Operator (64 hours) |
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CONC 610 001 Excavator Operator (64 hours) |
CONC 615 001 Scraper Operator (64 hours) |
CONC
521 Heavy
Equipment Operator- 4 pieces includes training on backhoe,
excavator, bulldozer, front end loader and is 192
hours of training. Tuition is $4,995. Books are included.
CONC 613 Heavy Equipment Operator -2 pieces
includes
training on any two of the following : Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer or
Front-End-Loader. This course is 96 hours of training. Tuition is
$2595.00
Any of the above courses may be customized to fit the needs of a
company or government agency.
Grade
Part I (M:22108) (NCCER)
Introduces the topic of preparing graded surfaces, using heavy
equipment.
Grade Part II (M:22208) (NCCER)
Presents proper practices for setting grade off bench marks and
describes methods for setting grades using various types of levels.
Introduction to Project Management (M:27409) (NCCER)
Along with the principles of project planning, scheduling,
estimating and management, the trainee learns the basic skills
required to supervise personnel.
Industrial Lift Truck Operator
Classroom and hands-on instruction in the operation of an industrial
forklift truck. The successful completion of this course will
certify the student on the type forklift used in class.
Industrial Lift Truck Operator Recertification
Certify industrial lift truck operators based on assessment of
written and practical skills.
OSHA Safety Training For Heavy Equipment Operators- Part I (NCCER)
Provides a comprehensive overview of safety requirements on job
sites with emphasis on OSHA and NIOSH requirements.
OSHA Safety Training for Heavy Equipment Operators- Part II (NCCER)
Emphasizes organizing and conducting safety meeting. Discusses OSHA
hazardous material requirements and safe operation of equipment. |
