HEO 120 Heavy Equipment Level III

Level III is more individualized; focused instruction on various types of heavy equipment. This course provides training on common types of equipment and instruments used for finish grading; materials and methods used to stabilize soils and control soil erosion; and finishing and grading methods used for various applications. Students also learn about common types of compaction equipment; in particular; a roller. Also taught in this course is common uses; types; components; instruments; and controls of backhoes (including attachments); dump trucks, dozers; excavators; and motor graders. Safety guidelines; prestart inspection procedures; and preventive maintenance requirements are presented. Basic startup and operation are described; and common work activities associated with equipment previously mentioned is covered.

Credits

3

Distribution

HE