Learn about and 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, perform work at a mine, 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.
Things to Consider
- You will be working outside more often than not in this program.
Direct Employment
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Flagger
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Mechanic
- Contractor
- Open Pit Mining Operator
- Project Manager
- Contractor
- Project Engineer
- Superintendent
Locations
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, Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA), Forklift, Flagger
Certifications
- Flagger
- Forklift (Industrial & Rough Terrain)
- NCCER Core
- First Aid + Bleeding Control
- OSHA 10
- Additional Certification Opportunity – Commercial Drivers License (CDL)*
*Only for students who successful complete Pima Community College Dual Enrollment TDT 118 and additional coursework at PCC
Work Based Learning Requirements
Students may be required to travel to offsite locations for Skills Saturdays
Credits
3/Year
Instructor
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Tim Wood
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor
More Information
Uniform
- Steel/composite toe boots
- Hard hat
- Provided
- Reflective vest
- Safety glasses
Industry Partners
Granite Construction
Vulcan Materials
KE&G Construction
Dual Enrollment
- TDT118: Basic Vehicle Operations and Commercial Driving Req (5 credits)
*Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*
**Pima Community College Dual Enrollment requires: 18 years old, hold a driver’s license for a year, Social Security Number, and proof of legal US Residency, Dept of Transportation Physical, and drug testing
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Math
- Second Language
CTE Classes
- Construction Technology
