The Certificate of Proficiency in Heavy Equipment Technology provides students with the foundational skills required for entry-level employment in construction, excavation, and related industries. This one-semester program emphasizes OSHA-compliant safety practices, equipment fundamentals, compact equipment operation, and basic soil characteristics used in site preparation. Students gain hands-on experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, and compact loaders while learning essential pre-operation inspections, equipment control, and worksite awareness.
Heavy Equipment Technology
CP = Certificate of Proficiency | 1 semester
Offered On Campus
Not Offered Online
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Courses You Will Take
Arkansas Future Grant
This program is Arkansas Future Grant eligible, which means the grant may cover tuition and fees.
Transfer or Stackable Options
This certificate can be applied to a 1-year Heavy Equipment Technology Technical Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate safe work practices and equipment operation procedures in accordance with OSHA and industry standards, including hazard recognition, PPE usage, and pre-operation inspections.
- Demonstrate how to operate compact construction equipment competently and efficiently, performing basic trenching, grading, and material-handling tasks in controlled jobsite environments.
- Apply foundational knowledge of equipment systems and soil characteristics to support effective decision-making during equipment operation, site preparation, and basic maintenance tasks.