HEO 110 Heavy Equipment Level I
This course introduces the student to the basic terminology and equipment used in the heavy equipment trade. They will learn what makes a good operator; the importance of safety when working around heavy equipment; and use of PPE. Level I also introduces the most commonly used heavy equipment machines; including dump trucks; backhoes; excavators; dozers; and tractors. Students will start performing pre-operational checks and operator maintenance tasks for heavy equipment; basic startup procedures and will be introduced to basic operation of some heavy equipment. They will also learn basic concepts and procedures related to the use of heavy equipment to perform earthmoving work; including preparing graded surfaces using heavy equipment; construction stakes and methods for grading slopes.
Distribution
HE