Heavy Equipment Operations
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| BLCT1002 | Intro to Construction Safety | 2 |
| BLCT1302 | Blueprint Reading & Grades I | 2 |
| BLCT1312 | Introduction to Earth Moving | 2 |
| BLCT1322 | Preventive Maintenance Checks | 2 |
| BLCT1222 | Construction Math | 2 |
| BLCT1332 | Operations Part I | 2 |
| BLCT1306 | Heavy Equipment Lab I | 6 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Second Semester
| BLCT2302 | Work Zone Safety | 2 |
| BLCT2312 | Blueprint Reading & Grades II | 2 |
| BLCT2322 | Equipment Preventative Maintnc | 2 |
| BLCT2332 | Operations - Part II | 2 |
| BLCT2342 | Soils | 2 |
| BLCT2352 | Compaction & Stabilization | 2 |
| BLCT2306 | Heavy Equipment Lab II | 6 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Entrance Requirements
Recommended
- Algebra
- Geometry
Students will be accepted for the heavy equipment operations program based on the strength of their application. Criteria for consideration will include high school average, regents exam scores (if a New York State student), grades in related course work, and results of standardized tests (if available).
Technical Standards
It is crucial that all student applicants in this degree program must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Students who are enrolled in this degree program should have the physical capabilities to be able to engage in all training, field, and laboratory environments in a safe and ethical manner. Students must be able to:
- Lift and carry up to or 50 pounds of building materials/equipment without accommodations.
- Perform and function in a safe manner in all laboratory and classroom environments and off campus job site locations.
- Effectively communicate with classmates and instructional staff using appropriate visual and/or auditory communication from a distance of 20 feet.
- Physically setup, move, or climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., unaided, using the designated safety method.
- Identify and react to safety alarms which include, but not limited to, fire alarms, back up alarms and those meant for emergencies.
In heavy equipment operations, you’ll learn how to select and safely operate machinery for excavation and earthmoving projects. You’ll practice reading blueprints, setting up survey equipment, and estimating materials. Training also emphasizes OSHA standards, PPE use, problem-solving, and supervisory skills, building the confidence and technical expertise needed for careers in construction and equipment operations.
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