Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO)

Provides instruction on the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of backhoes. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Teaches basic startup, operation, and common work activities associated with backhoes. Corequisite(s): HEO 130. Pre or Corequisite(s): DIT 103. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of bulldozers. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Teaches basic startup, operation, and common work activities associated with bulldozers. Corequisite(s): HEO 131. Pre or Corequisite(s): DIT 103. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of utility tractor loaders. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Teaches basic startup, operation, and common work activities associated with utility tractor loaders. Corequisite(s): HEO 132. Pre or Corequisite(s): DIT 103. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of motor graders. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Teaches basic startup, operation, and common work activities associated with motor graders. Corequisite(s): HEO 133. Pre or Corequisite(s): DIT 103. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of hydraulic excavators. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Teaches basic startup, operation, and common work activities associated with hydraulic excavators. Corequisite(s): HEO 134. Pre or Corequisite(s): DIT 103. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Identifies and describes the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of backhoes. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation, and covers common work activities associated with backhoes. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).

Identifies and describes the common uses, types, and components of bulldozers. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation, and covers common work activities associated with dozers. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).

Covers operation of general utility tractors in the construction industry. Describes duties and responsibilities of the operator, safety rules for operation, the attachment of implements, and basic preventive maintenance practices. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).

Identifies and describes the common uses and types of motor graders. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation, and covers common work activities associated with motor graders. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).

Identifies and describes the common types, uses, and components of excavators. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation, and covers common work activities associated with excavators. Laboratory: 5 credits (150 contact hours).