Heavy Equipment Operator – Comprehensive
Overview
This 240 hour program focuses training on the Backhoe Loader, Dozer, Motor Grader, and Excavator. These are the four pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure. Utilizing immersive simulators, this training allows the individual to learn how to perform a safety and maintenance walk-around of the equipment, gain understanding and confidence of the machine controls, and how to perform basic tasks properly and safely.
The use of state-of-the-art simulators and curriculum allows the individual to understand the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment without risk of damaging actual pieces of machinery as well as eliminating fuel consumption and reducing maintenance costs of actual heavy equipment. Additionally, the use of simulators allows actual equipment to stay working on the job site while individuals are training.
The Heavy Equipment Operator program is supported by:
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 6.00 | 60 |
Level 1 Bulldozer Using a state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulator, the student will initially learn to perform a safety walkaround of a bulldozer. Students will then learn the fundamentals of operation, including narrow and wide steering, level and straight dozing, slot dozing, blade steering, backfilling, ripping, dozing over a highwall and more. Classroom ID: CEHEO-502 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,250.00 |
| 6.00 | 60 |
Level 1 Excavator Using a state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulator, the student will focus on the safe and effective operation of medium-sized tracked Hydraulic Excavators and learn to perform a safety walkaround of a excavator. Students will then learn travel control, truck loading, and loading the machine on a low-boy trailer. Students will then learn excavator operations such as bucket placement, raking the green, over the moon, trenching, and backfilling. Additionally, students will learn how to truck and bench load, exchange equipment with a quick coupler, and install a trench box and pipe. Classroom ID: CEHEO-503 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,250.00 |
| 6.00 | 60 |
Level 1 Motor Grader Using a state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulator, the student will initially learn to perform a safety walkaround of a motor grader. Students will then learn the fundamentals of driving, including straight frame operation, articulated turning, and crab steering. Students will also learn rough and finish grading, v-ditching, ripping , scarifying, and other activites that requires control over the placement of terrain. Classroom ID: CEHEO-501 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,250.00 |
| 6.00 | 60 |
Level 1 Backhoe Loader Using a state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulator, the student will initially learn to perform a safety walkaround of a backhoe. Students will then learn the fundamentals of operation, including maneuvering, driving, braking, backfilling, trenching, and lifting materials with a backhoe loader. Classroom ID: CEHEO-500 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,250.00 |
| 6.00 | 60 |
Level 1 Front End Loader Using a state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulator, the student will initially learn to perform a safety walkaround of a front end loader. Students will then learn the fundamentals of operation, including driving, loading, carrying and stockpiling material, truck loading, and utilizing the quick coupler and accessories. Classroom ID: CEHEO-504 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,250.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$6,250.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce After Graduation
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Work in construction, local or state government or a utility company.
Continue at MTC with another credential
Students can continue their education by taking the next step and completing the Commercial Driver’s License course with MTC.