Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) Apprenticeship

 

Heavy equipment operators (HEO) not only work on regular construction building jobs, but also on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, and ports, otherwise called non-building construction), and in mining and timber operations. A trained and experienced equipment operator provides necessary skills for any project that requires moving and transporting heavy materials, or that demands any kind of earthmoving. NCCER offers a three-level curriculum which will guide the trainee through modules covering each major piece of heavy equipment, as well as topics such as Civil Blueprint Reading, Soils, and Paving.

What is required to apply?

•      Be 18 years or older
•      Completed Apprenticeship Application
•      High School Diploma OR GED/HSED certificate
•      Drivers License or State issued i.d.
•      Transportation to Central Arizona College (8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128)
•      Commit to a three year education, one weekend a month (Fri/Sat) Fall/Spring Schedule

 

Next step

1. Download the  Apprenticeship Application
2. Gather required documents
3. Schedule an appointment (click here to schedule)

 

SUBJECTS/COURSES

First Semester – First Year (80 Hours)

•      Orientation – AGC & Trade
•      Introduction to Construction Math
•      Basic Safety
•      Soils I
•      Grades I
•      Machine Orientation I
•      Machine Operation I

Second Semester – First Year (80 Hours)

•      Equipment Preventive Maintenance
•      Introduction to Earth Moving
•      Machine Orientation II
•      Machine Operation II

Third Semester – Second Year (80 Hours)

•      Safety Part II
•      Rigging and Hoisting
•      Machine Theory I
•      Machine Operation III

Fourth Semester – Second Year (80 Hours)

•      Soils II
•      Grades II
•      Machine Theory II
•      Machine Operation IV

Fifth Semester – Third Year (80 Hours)

•      Machine Theory III
•      Advanced Safety
•      Soils III
•      Machine Operation V

Sixth Semester- Third Year (80 Hours)

•      Finishing and Grading
•      Operator Supervisory Training
•      Machine Operation VI

 

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