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Basic Heavy Equipment Operator, TCC (BHE1) Technical Certificate of Credit
Collecting interest by email for the upcoming Basic Heavy Equipment Operator program, anticipated to launch Spring 2026.
The Basic Heavy Equipment Operator technical certificate of credit program provides the skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of equipment operations. Topics include: safety, equipment care and maintenance, heavy equipment use in construction and infrastructure, basic earth moving, and grading.
Program Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be able to identify and explain heavy equipment operations, earthmoving terms, and related methods; apply and communicate safety protocols essential to heavy equipment operation; select and operate the proper heavy equipment and tractors required for various job tasks; and competently demonstrate heavy equipment and earthmoving operations in practical settings.
Careers: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Length of Program: 1 Term
Admission Requirements:
| Occupational Courses | 9 |
|---|---|
| EQOP 1000Introduction to Heavy Equipment Safety
Introduces the fundamentals of heavy equipment and utility tractor safety. Topics include first aid, CPR, personal protective equipment, OSHA Regulations, and other related heavy equipment and utility tractor safety practices. |
3 |
| EQOP 1001Introduction to Heavy Equipment
Introduces the fundamentals of heavy equipment operations. Topics include: history of heavy equipment in construction and infrastructure, heavy equipment terminology, operator responsibilities, career opportunities, equipment safety, preparation of graded surfaces, and basic earth moving. |
3 |
| EQOP 1002Heavy Equipment Operation Basics
Introduces the fundamentals of earthmoving including operation of heavy equipment and utility tractors. Topics include: blueprint reading, grading, grade calculations, operations and maintenance of heavy equipment and utility tractors. |
3 |
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