Heavy Equipment Repair Operations (HERO)
A video highlighting the Heavy Equipment Repair Operations program:
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To view a brochure on the Heavy Equipment Repair Operations program, click here or on the brochure cover image above.
To download a printer friendly version of the brochure, click here. The information from the brochure is also at the bottom of this page.
About the Heavy Equipment Repair Operations program:
The Heavy Equipment Repair Operations program focuses on the proper operation and general maintenance of equipment including but not limited to skid steer, backhoe, bulldozer, tractor and wagon. Students learn through textbooks, operator manuals, research, hands-on activities and teacher-led discussions. Students are frequently outside operating equipment on the premises. Potential certifications upon completion include OSHA 10, forklift, and NCCER-Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1.
Heavy Equipment Repair Operations 360 classroom video:
More about the Heavy Equipment Repair Operations program:
This program is accredited through AED Foundation for Diesel Repair.
Study:
Equipment preventative maintenance
Basic safety
Personal protection safety
Hand and power tools
Diesel tech & power train theory
Obtain certifications in:
OSHA
NCCER - Equipment Operations Level 1
Core curriculum
ANSI hand signals (American National Standards Institute)
ATSSA flagger
Operate:
In a work-based learning environment, learn to operate heavy equipment such as:
Bulldozers
Backhoes
Tractors
Excavators
Front-end loaders
Outcomes:
Students can further their education through pre-arranged college articulation agreements or be prepared to enter the work force upon graduation.
Work-based hours:
Hours are provided on-site with the opportunity to complete additional hours off-site. (If entry level requirements are met.)