Heavy Equipment Operators - Level 1

In the first year of the 3 1/2 year program students will thoroughly review construction site safety and equipment safety; are introduced to trade mathematics, blueprint reading and rigging. Students then are introduced to most types of equipment including equipment identification, maintenance and basic operational techniques; operation of utility tractors, and are introduced to grades. Course also includes First Aid/CPR, fall safety, trenching and confined space safety and a brief prep for CDL. Practical projects are assigned to practice skills and will review green building practices.

Winter Quarter

• Commitment: 4 Weeks/160 Hours
• Tuition: $6,200.00
• Required Books:
  • NCCER Core Curriculum.
  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator, Level One.
  • NCCER "Your Role in the Green Environment".

Port Orchard

• Monday through Thursday, Jan 11 - Feb 4, 2010
  • 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.