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Programs Industrial Technologies

Heavy Equipment Operations

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Student digging trench with backhoe

Learn to operate different types of heavy equipment including Skid Steer, Backhoe, Forklift, Loader, Excavator, and more. Students also visit industry workplaces, demonstrate their learned skills in competitions, and have industry professionals visit the classroom. Professionals in this career field are in high demand and have a variety of opportunities for growth.


Eligibility

Grades 11-12

*Arizona Drivers license is highly recommended.

Number of Years to Complete this Program

1 year to complete

Things to Consider

  1. Students will be working outside more often than not in this program.
  2. Students may be required to travel to offsite locations for Skills Saturdays.

Direct Employment

  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Flagger

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Mechanic
  • Open Pit Mining Operator
  • Project Manager
  • Contractor
  • Project Engineer
  • Superintendent

Locations

JTED @ Granite

9301 S. Swan Rd.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 3:45 to 7:45 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45 to 7:45 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Semester 1: Equipment safety, identification and basic operation of: Skid Steer, Excavator, Safety: NCCER and OSHA 10 certification training 
  • Semester 2: Equipment safety, identification and basic operation of: Backhoe, Loader, Forklift, Flagger
Arizona Department of Education Standards

Certifications

  • Flagger
  • Forklift – Rough Terrain
  • NCCER Core
  • First Aid
  • Stop the Bleed
  • OSHA 10
  • Boom Lift and Scissor Lift

Work Based Learning Requirements

Students who complete year 1 or more of the program and meet the Internship Program eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to complete an internship.

Credits

3/Year

Instructor

Michael Bates



More Information

Uniform

  • JTED program t-shirt (evening programs)
  • Steel/composite toe boots 
  • Hard hat
  • Provided
    • Reflective vest
    • Safety glasses

Beneficial Classes to Take in High School

Academic Classes

  • Math
  • Second Language

CTE Classes

  • Construction Technology
  • Welding
  • Automotive Technology

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