Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Certificates
- The student will demonstrate the basic operational techniques for the various equipment.
- The student safely operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, excavators, backhoes, and skid steers.
- The student will demonstrate and engage in grading and safe earthmoving practices.
- The student will use critical thinking to describe basic mechanical operations and implement maintenance procedures and to demonstrate knowledge of laws, regulations, and safety requirements.
- Students will demonstrate familiarity with the realities of employment in the heavy equipment industry.
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operation I
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| HEO 101 | Heavy Equipment Operation TrainingI | 8 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid/CPR/AED | 2 |
| MATH 100 | Applied Math | 3 |
| OSHA 100 | Safety Course | 1 |
| SOC 099 | Job Skills | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Student’s must follow SBC’s admissions requirements and may be required to complete a College Writing Preparation and College Math Preparation course(s) before enrolling in certificate courses.
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operation II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| HEO 102 | Heavy Equipment Operation TrainingII | 8 |
| HEO 103 | Excavation Certification | 2 |
| HEO 105 | Heavy Equipment GPS | 3 |
| HEO 107 | Project Layout | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Student’s must follow SBC’s admissions requirements and may be required to complete a College Writing Preparation and College Math Preparation course(s) before enrolling in certificate courses.