Associates of Occupational Studies - Construction Management

Construction continues to employ more people than any other industry. It is an ever-changing environment with top salaries. The mission of the Heavy Equipment Operations degree program is to prepare students with the skills to obtain satisfying employment and to lead the construction industry with high standards.  Completion of the program will provide graduates with the necessary skills to operate heavy equipment on construction projects with confidence and authority. Year Round Enrollment - Online Delivery

Associates of Occupational Studies - Construction Management (Heavy Equipment Operations)

Construction continues to employ more people than any other industry. It is an ever-changing environment with top salaries. The mission of the Heavy Equipment Operations degree program is to prepare students with the skills to obtain satisfying employment and to lead the construction industry with high standards.  Completion of the program will provide graduates with the necessary skills to operate heavy equipment on construction projects with confidence and authority. Year Round Enrollment - Online Delivery

Level IV - Heavy Equipment "Go Green" Combo Program

To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to wheel loader, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator, motor grader, water truck and backhoe operations and to obtain employment in the excavation industry as an entry-level operator. This course is not available on all start dates.

Level I - Heavy Equipment Operations

To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to wheel loader, skid steer, and backhoe operations and to obtain employment in the excavation industry as an entry-level wheel loader, tractor, or backhoe operator.

Level II - Heavy Equipment Operations

To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to the bulldozer, excavator, motor grader and onsite water truck operations and to obtain employment in the excavation industry as an entry-level bulldozer, excavator, motor grader, and water truck operator.

Level III - Introduction To Crane

To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to heavy hydraulic crane operation and rigging and to obtain employment in the excavation and/or construction industries as an entry level crane operator.

• Graduates may have opportunities with firms in all areas dealing with construction: general contractors, architects, civil engineers, subcontractors, construction management firms, materials suppliers and government agencies.

• Jobs are varied, and work environments range from permanent offices to job site offices.

• Employed graduates be involved in the day-to-day construction of a project, using both theory and hands-on experience.

• There are hundreds of job types, including insurance adjusting, construction safety, construction equipment leasing and sales, and building materials sales.

• Construction is a basic need for any growing economy, and the people doing the work have to be located near the project.

• Opportunities are local, regional and national. Outsourcing is not a concern for construction professionals.

What types of skills do I need?

• Careers in construction require knowledge and skills in science, business and management.

• Knowledge about construction materials and methods, and codes and regulations is a must.

• Today´s contractors also need to know how to use computers to work with building plans, develop estimates, manage costs and set schedules.

• You should enjoy people, and believe in a team approach to problem solving. Add to those skills a positive, can-do attitude and a professional approach to work, and you´ll find yourself with an exciting career.

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Our training programs are designed to provide an introduction to the heavy equipment industry and basic heavy equipment operation.

This training opens employment opportunities in many types of companies, including (but not limited to): excavation companies, utility contractors, underground contractors, plumbing, electrical, sand and gravel pits, landscapers, construction, mining operations, pool contractors, etc.

Education Pays!

We encourage all students to obtain as much schooling as possible. When it comes time to find employment or negotiate salary with an existing employer, the more knowledge and experience you have on a wide variety of machinery, the better you´ll look to an employer - and that translates to more money for you and your family!

Associated General Contractors
of America

Trade association for the construction industry. Includes searchable database of member contractors.