Heavy Equipment Operations
The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment.
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Coursework includes construction safety, property equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, heavy equipment design characteristics and features, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems.
Graduates of this program may find employment with state and local government agencies and private contractors engaged in highway or other construction activities.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Time to Complete
Full Time Student
3 Classes, 1 Semester, 0.5 year
Part Time Student
3 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1.5 Year
CCP Student
1 Class, 1 Semester, 0.5 Year
Skills You Will Learn
Construction safety concepts. Basic operation of backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, skidsteers, front end loaders, tractors, and dump trucks, including rough grading.
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
6 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
Part Time Student
6 Classes, 4 Semesters, 1.5 Years
CCP Student
Completed Through CCP
Skills You Will Learn
Construction safety and OSHA concepts. Construction drawings, civil blue prints. Set up and shoot grade using site levels, transits, and lasers.
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
3 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
Part Time Student
3 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1.5 Years
CCP Student
1 Class, 1 Semester, 0.5 Years
Skills You Will Learn
Construction safety concepts, operation of backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, skidsteers, front end loaders, tractors, and dump trucks, including rough and finish grade techniques. Construction drawings, civil blue prints. Set up and shoot grade using site levels, transits, and lasers.
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Get Academic Advising
Click on the link below to view your success coach and schedule an appointment.
Time to Complete
Full Time Student
8 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
Part Time Student
8 Classes, 4 Semesters, 2 Years
CCP Student
2 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
Skills You Will Learn
Construction safety and OSHA concepts, operation of backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, skidsteers, front end loaders, tractors, and dump trucks, including rough and finish grade techniques. Construction drawings, civil blue prints. Set up and shoot grade using site levels, transits, and lasers.
More Information
Get Academic Advising
Click on the link below to view your success coach and schedule an appointment.