Program Length: 1,200 Hours
Program Objective:
The objective of the Heavy Equipment Operations Technician program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the heavy equipment operations industry.
The content includes but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and skills to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment. The program content also includes:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Operator Training for Bulldozer, Wheel Loader, Backhoe Loader, Motor Grader, Excavator, and Skid Steer
- Preparation for Forklift Operator Certification
- Preparation for NCCER Certifications
- 10-Hour OSHA Training Certification
- Employability Skills and Safety
- Adult students must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in high school
- Application
- Interview by guidance counselor
- Must pass DOT Drug Test
- Fees for supplies and textbooks are required
The Heavy Equipment Operations Technician program consists of 1200 hours. However, the school is currently offering Occupational Completion Points A (Heavy Equipment Maintenance) and B (Tractor Operator) and C (Off-road). The average length of this program is 600 hours (approximately 6 months) for full-time students.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Heavy Equipment | 150 Hours |
| OCP B | Tractor Operator | 150 Hours |
| OCP C | Off-road Equipment | 300 Hours |
| Total Hours: 600 |
Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of all Occupational Completion Points (OCP’s)
- Satisfy Minimum Basic Skills Requirements
- Mathematics 8
- Language 8
- Reading 8
- No financial obligations
- Students must complete the Clearance packet to receive program certificate
Employment Requirements
- Heavy Equipment Operators usually have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Employers prefer that Heavy Equipment Operators complete a program at a professional technical college
- Some heavy equipment, such as cranes, loaders and bulldozers, require a license or certification to operate
- Many employers require heavy equipment operators to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) so that they can drive the truck and trailer that transport the equipment to and from the job site
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $20.44 hourly or $42,520 annually.
- In-state residents—$2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident—$10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
- $20.00 application fee
- Material fee—Varies by program
- Identification Card fee—$5.00 per trimester
- Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
- Approximately Total Cost: $3,206.00
Monday—Friday 8:00 am—1:40 pm
