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The Heavy Equipment Operations program is a non-credit course designed to prepare individuals for entry-level and advanced careers in the operation of heavy equipment across a variety of environments. The program consists of three distinct levels, each structured to build technical skills, safety knowledge, and job readiness. Each level consists of an intensive 80-hour training course delivered over two weeks, five days per week.
These courses may be covered in part or full by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).
Level I Course Offering: Entry-Level Operations
$2,500
- 80 Hours
- MTWRF | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- WTC
This foundational course may be taken independently and provides essential skills and safety training required for operating basic heavy equipment. Communication, employability, Equipment identification, and introduction to soils are also covered in this course. Successful completion of Level I is a prerequisite for enrolling in Level II or Level III.
Course Content Areas Included in This Course
- Theory of Basic Operations (8 hours)
This covers Introduction to safety, basic communication skills, basic employability skills, identification of heavy equipment, and introduction to soil. - Certifications (16 hours)
Students will be exposed to and have the opportunity to earn an OSHA 10 Citification, Flagger Certification, and Telehandler/forklift Certification. - Skills Training (56 hours)
Hands-on training includes heavy equipment safety, basic operations techniques, and various heavy equipment operations depending on needs of industry and availability of equipment.
Level II Course Offering: Large-Equipment Operations
$2,500
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- 80 Hours
- MTWRF | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- WTC
This advanced course is designed to follow Level I: Entry Level Operations. This course provides the essential skills and safety training to operate large heavy equipment and perform more advanced tasks.
Course Content Areas Included in This Course
- Theory of Operations (8 hours)
This covers safety, communication skills, employability skills, identification of larger heavy equipment, and advanced soil training. - Skills Training (56 hours)
Hands-on training includes heavy equipment safety, advanced operations techniques, and various advanced heavy equipment operations depending on needs of industry and availability of equipment.
Level III Course Offering: Asphalt Operations
$2,500
- 80 Hours
- MTWRF | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- WTC
This advanced course is designed to follow Level I: Entry Level Operations. This course does NOT require Level II. This course provides the essential skills and safety training to operate large heavy equipment designed for asphalt paving.
Course Content Areas Included in This Course
- Theory of Operations (18 hours)
This covers safety, communication skills, employability skills, identification of larger heavy equipment associated with asphalt paving, and introduction to asphalt. - Skills Training (62 hours)
Hands-on training includes heavy equipment safety, asphalt paving techniques, and various advanced heavy equipment operations as related to paving.
Qualifications
Program participants must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and negative drug screen.
Application Process
To complete the application and enroll in step one, contact the Office of Workforce Education and Training at workforce@uaccm.edu.