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  • EO 103: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

    1.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Introduces trainees to hand and power tools that are widely used in the construction industry. Explains the specific applications of each tool and shows how to use them properly. Also discusses important safety and maintenance issues related to hand and power tools.
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  • EO 110: Heavy Equipment Operations I

    5.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    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.
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  • EO 110L: Heavy Equipment Operations I Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Students identify and don protective clothing and safely drive equipment. They will complete equipment preventive maintenance checks. Students will identify construction stakes and interpret marks on each type of stake as well as describe the process for grading slopes.
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  • EO 113: Introduction to Earth Moving and Safety

    2.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    This course provides a broad introduction to the process of planning and executing earth moving activities on various types of construction projects. The uses of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, excavators, and loaders are explained. Students further study OSHA safety requirements for operating heavy equipment.
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  • EO 120: Heavy Equipment Operations II

    4.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Intermediate study of the heavy equipment trades to include specific safety training in the operation of scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, and front end loaders. Students will also describe basic soil classification methods, detail factors affecting classification, and soil density and compaction requirements. The student is also taught how to read and interpret construction plans to determine grading requirements.
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  • EO 120L: Heavy Equipment Operations II Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Students will learn: the operation and maintenance of scrapers and scraper techniques; bulldozer operating techniques and bulldozer attachments and their uses; safe operating techniques of the backhoe and front bucket tractor; use of the backhoe for trenching and digging foundations; and review the different types of loaders and the various attachments available. The student will also present proper practices for setting grades of bench marks and demonstrate methods for setting grades using various types of levels.
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  • EO 121: CDL Operations

    4.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    The study of the operation, maintenance and basic components of the semi truck and trailer. Topics include but are not limited to: driving skills, backing skills, maintaining log books, road/weather conditions and safety practices for the professional driver. At the conclusion of this course, students are prepared to sit for the written CDL licensure examination. Pre-requisite: valid motor vehicle drivers' license with acceptable driving record and passage of a drug test at the student's expense. Co-requisite EO 121L CDL Operations Lab.
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  • EO 121L: CDL Operations Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Students will utilize the MCC truck to practice safety inspections before driving, driving skills, backing skills with mirrors, utilizing a spotter for blind spots while backing up, and other over the road skill requirements. At the conclusion of the course, students may use the MCC truck to complete the drivers portion of the CDL examination. Pre-requisite valid motor vehicle drivers' license with acceptable driving record and passage of a drug test at the student's expense. Corequisite EO 121 CDL Operations.
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  • EO 123: CDL Operations Refresher

    1.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    This course is designed for students with previous truck driving experience who need to refresh their skills to obtain a CDL endorsement. Study of the operation, maintenance and basic components of the semi-truck and trailer will be included as well as the rules associated with log books, and the safety and maintenance required when operating a semi-truck and trailer. At the completion of this part of the course, students will be ready to sit for the CDL written driver's examination. Prerequisite of a valid motor vehicle drivers' license with acceptable driving record and passage of a drug test at the student's expense. Student's must also pass a pre-test given by the instructor to determine their ability to enter this course.
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  • EO 123L: CDL Operations Refresher Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Miles Community College

    Students will refresh their truck driving skills as they practice driving on the interstate, through cities and towns, and on twolane highways. They will practice their backing skills with mirrors and spotters as well as refresh their memory to preoperation safety checks. Students may use the MCC truck at the end of this course to complete the driver's portion of the CDL examination. Pre-requisite: valid motor vehicle drivers' license with acceptable driving record and passage of a drug test at the student's expense. Student's must also pass a pretest given by the instructor to determine their ability to enter this course.
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