EO 110 - Heavy Equipment Operations I

Institution:

Miles Community College

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Description:

Students begin an overview of heavy equipment operation, operator responsibilities, and career opportunities. They study OSHA and NIOSH requirements, identify the ten most used pieces of heavy equipment and describe the functional operation and uses for each piece of equipment. Preventive maintenance responsibilities of the operator are covered with emphasis on dump trucks and tractors. Students are introduced to soil composition and characteristics and preparing graded surfaces using heavy equipment.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

milescc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 541-9281

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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