Looking for a career in the fast-growing field of heavy equipment operations? SPCC can put you on a path to becoming an NCCER-certified Heavy Equipment Operator. Our Heavy Equipment Operator Academy teaches the skills you need for any project that requires moving and transporting heavy materials, or that demands any kind of earthmoving.
Prepare to earn the nationally-recognized Heavy Equipment Operations Level I, II, and III certifications from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). The courses include hands-on lab time operating min-excavators and similar equipment, and are taught at the SPCC Tyson Family Center for Technology, and on-site at the Monroe location of Ironpeddlers.
HEO-3100A: Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I (Approx. 96 hours)
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the trade; heavy equipment safety; identification of heavy equipment; basic operational techniques; utility trailers; introduction to earthmoving, and grades. The course is aligned with the NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level I credential. Students wishing to sit for the NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level I Certification are highly advised to also enroll in CAR 3108C: Trades Essentials. Approx. six hours of instruction will take place at the Monroe location of Ironpeddlers; the instructor will provide a detailed schedule.
Course topics may include:
- Orientation to the Trade
- Heavy Equipment Safety
- Identification of Heavy Equipment
- Basic Operational Techniques
- Utility Tractors
- Introduction to Earthmoving
- Grade
Pre-Requisites
None
Requirements
Student must be at least 18 years old.
Cost
$229.40
Books
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback, 3rd Edition Revised,
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-663897-1
(Students are responsible for purchasing textbook before first class meeting.)
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Upcoming Courses
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HEO-3100A: Heavy Equipment Operations – Level II (Approx. 168 hours)
Course Description
Course topics may include:
- Rough Terrain Forklifts
- On-Road Dump Trucks
- Excavation Math
- Interpreting Civil Drawings
- Site Work
- Soils
- Skid Steers
- Loaders
- Scrapers
Pre-Requisites
Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I
Cost
To be determined
Books
To be determined
Upcoming Courses
No classes are scheduled at this time
HEO-3100C: Heavy Equipment Operations – Level III (Approx. 215 hours)
Course Description
Course topics may include:
- Finishing and Grading
- Compaction Equipment
- Backhoes
- Off-Road Dump Trucks
- Dozers
- Excavators
- Motor Graders
- Advanced Operational Techniques
Pre-Requisites
Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I & II
Cost
To be determined
Books
To be determined
Upcoming Courses
No classes are scheduled at this time
Registration Options
Enroll Online Now
By Phone: 704-290-5100
In Person: Visit any of our campus locations
Location
OCH Campus
4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe
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For more information, contact:
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