HEQ: Heavy Equipment

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HEQ-109 All Terrain Lifts Operation

2 credits—The All-Terrain Lifts Operation Course will give students access to the hands-on operation of all-terrain lifts and platforms used in the construction industry. Students will be able to develop the motor skills and competencies necessary to safely operate equipment in all sorts of workplace settings and environments. Students will gain practice in operating by completing exercises in moving materials, loading and unloading materials from trucks, and operating the work platform safely in all types of terrain and jobsite conditions. Students will demonstrate proper inspection, start up, operating and shut down procedures on a daily basis. Students will obtain an OSHA Certificate in Fork Lift Operation as part of this program.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in CON-108 or HEQ-203.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $618.00

HEQ-110 Support Equipment Operation

2 credits—The Support Equipment Operation Course will introduce students to various types of mechanized machines and devices used on jobsites. Types of equipment include plate compactors, tampers, portable air compressors, jack hammers, concrete buggies, power trowels, concrete saws, and others. Students will gain practice in the safe operation and care of these types of machines.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in CON-108 or HEQ-203.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $618.00

HEQ-116 Basic Construction Equipment Operation

3 credits—The Basic Construction Equipment Operation Course will provide students with the knowledge of basic requirements and skillsets necessary to become entry level equipment operators in the construction industry. Students will explore the various types of equipment and unique operating characteristics of each. Students will use Construction Equipment Simulators to develop basic operating skills.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in CON-108 or HEQ-203.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $962.00

HEQ-118 Routine Service and Repair

3 credits—This course will assist students in the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform routine maintenance and repairs on different types of construction equipment. Individual component and systems service intervals will be discussed and analyzed. Students will receive practice in fluid and filter replacing as well as recognizing, troubleshooting, replacing and repairing defective and worn components and parts. The need for ongoing operator input and involvement in the maintenance process will be explored

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-203.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $737.00

HEQ-190 Introduction to Utility Equipment Operations

2 credits—The Utility Equipment Operations Course will introduce students to the machines used in the residential construction industry when working in close proximity to buildings, underground utilities and job-sites with limited operational space. Pre-operation inspections, methods of loading and securing equipment for transport and safe operations will also be discussed.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-108.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

HEQ-200 Utility Equipment Operations

1 credits—The Utility Equipment Operations Course will allow students to operate machines used in the residential construction industry when working in close proximity to buildings, underground utilities and job-sites with limited operational space. Pre-operation inspections, methods of loading and securing equipment for transport and safe operations will also be discussed.

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in HEQ-190.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

HEQ-203 Jobsite Safety

2 credits—The Jobsite Safety course will introduce students to numerous requirements, hazards, certifications, personal protective equipment, and machine mounted safety equipment, which relate to operating equipment and being present on various work locations in the construction industry. Students will be introduced to the National OSHA Safety Standards required of the general construction industry. Students will complete the classroom and hands on Laser Safety Training portion of the OSHA Regulations. Students will practice the proper techniques using and inspecting personal protective equipment required in the construction field. Upon successful completion of this course students will receive the 10-hour OSHA General Construction Certificate and the OSHA Laser Safety Certificate.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $558.00

HEQ-208 Equipment Operation I

5 credits—The Equipment Operation I Course will introduce students to preoperational inspection, and basic safe operation of various machines used by the construction industry. Experience and skills will be developed using track and rubber wheeled equipment to complete exercises in moving materials, grading, leveling, trenching, and loading trucks, Students will demonstrate proper inspection, start up, operating and shut down procedures on a daily basis. The use of PPE and safe professional operating procedures will be followed daily.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 128

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-203.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-116.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,670.00

HEQ-209 Equipment Operation II

3 credits—The Equipment Operation II Course will assist students in using skills developed to layout and complete earth moving projects in a real world environment. Students will review site plans, obtain permits, identify water runoff paths, survey, place grade stakes, use the One Call Service, calculate material needs, and other requirements to prepare a jobsite for excavation. Students will coordinate the use of machines and equipment needed for the projects. The use of PPE and safe professional operating procedures will be followed daily.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-116, and HEQ-203, and HEQ-208.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,272.00

HEQ-210 Equipment Operation III

4 credits—The Equipment Operation III Course will use student skills developed in prior coursework to complete projects using various equipment. Students will build on prior skills to complete more advanced and technical maneuvers. Finish grading, seeding, and placement of permanent erosion barriers will be practiced. Focus will be on operating to industry professional standards and abilities to prepare students for employment.

Lab Hours: 128

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-116, and HEQ-203, and HEQ-208.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-209.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,186.00

HEQ-214 Equipment Maintenance

5 credits—This course will assist students in the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance and repair components and systems found on construction equipment. Individual component and systems repair will be discussed and practiced. Students will gain hands-on practice in testing and repairing construction equipment components. Basic welding and flame cutting will be introduced.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-203.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,170.00

HEQ-907 Workplace Experience

5 credits—This course provides students with opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry. Students will gain experience and appreciation of qualities and skills needed for success in the equipment operating field. Coordination and guidance will be provided by department instructors.

Co-op Hours: 320

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-116, and HEQ-118, and HEQ-201, and HEQ-203, and HEQ-208, and HEQ-209, and HEQ-210.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D in HEQ-109, and HEQ-110, and HEQ-214.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,170.00