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Heavy Equipment Operation NEW
The Heavy Equipment Operation program provides students with the technical skills to safely operate a variety of equipment used for building and highway construction and excavation. The course also includes instruction in basic surveying and welding and provides students with opportunities to earn their OSHA certification.
This program is located on the main Verona campus. Transportation is provided.
What Students Learn
The Heavy Equipment Operation program helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the field through the study of:
- Tool Safety and Use
- Operator Maintenance
- Basic Surveying
- Excavator Operation
- Loader Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Dozer Operation
- Dump Truck Operation
- Construction Theory
- Material Dynamics
- Soil Science
How Students Learn
Students gain hands-on learning experiences and industry skills through:
- Classroom instruction
- Hands-on projects
- Internships
- Field trips and guest speakers
Students will need coveralls, all-season clothing, and leather work boots for this class. MOBOCES will provide personal protection equipment as needed.
Career Exploration
This program prepares students for potential careers that include:
- Equipment Operator
- Road Construction Equipment Crew
- Commercial Construction
- Grade Foreman
- Construction Driller
- Operating Engineer
- Surveyor’s Assistant
- Fabricator/Welder
- Dump Truck Operator
- Military Trades
Course Credits
Upon completion of this two-year program, students will earn a total of 7.5 integrated high school credits:
- 3 Units of CTE
- 1 Unit each of English 12, Math 11, and Science 11
- 1 Unit of Government & Economics
- .5 Unit of Career & Financial Management
College & Industry Connections
This program provides further learning and career opportunities through college and industry connections such as:
- Alfred State College
- Lincoln Technical Institute
- SUNY Canton
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
