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Mar 12, 2026
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College Catalog 2026-27
Equipment Operator I Certificate
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This certificate program prepares students to pursue professional career opportunities in the construction industry, specifically as it pertains to heavy equipment operation. The curriculum begins with an understanding of the equipment that students will operate, maintenance and safety, and engine operations. Coursework will include the use of simulators to get students familiar with the controls of each machine, as well as a general understanding of productivity and efficiency in operating heavy equipment. Students will then move into the operation of real equipment to further build competency in operation.
Learning Outcomes:
Certificate completers will be able to:
- Effectively demonstrate an understanding of equipment safety and maintenance.
- Understand controls and operation of excavators, skid steers, and front-end loaders.
- Understand basic site layout and grading.
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1st Semester
Equipment Operator I Certificate
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Class
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Credit hours
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HEQ 1001 - Jobsite Safety and Skills
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5
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HEQ 1040 - Heavy Equipment Operations I
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6
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HEQ 1050 - Engine Operation and Drive Train
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2
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HEQ 2030 - Hydraulic Excavator
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2
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HEQ 2042 - Skid Steers
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1
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HEQ 2046 - Front End Loaders
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1
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Total
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17
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2nd Semester
Equipment Operator II Certificate
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Class
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Credit hours
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HEQ 1060 - Work Site Layout
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4
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HEQ 2000 - Heavy Equip Grading and Staking
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2
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HEQ 2010 - Heavy Equip Basic Pipelaying
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3
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HEQ 2020 - Motor Grader I
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2
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HEQ 2040 - Bulldozer I
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2
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HEQ 2050 - On-Road Dump Trucks
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2
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OSH 1310 - 10 HR Construction Industry Stnds
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1
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Total
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16
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