Heavy Equipment Technology
15 months, 1590 hours
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Industry Certifications:
- Section 609 Certificate for Refrigerant Recycling & Recovery
- S/P2 Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Certificate
- Certified Safety Inspecto,
- Cat I Certified Safety Inspector
- Cat III Vertified Safety Inspector
- OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification
Uniforms
Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
REQUIRED: · One Navy Heavy Equipment Short Sleeve Tee Shirt with BCTC Logo · One Pair Navy Industrial Work Pants – proper fitting and no holes · One Charcoal Heavy Equipment Crewneck Sweatshirt with BCTC Logo |
N/A | Steel-toed work boots | Safety glasses with sides shields provided by BCTC |
Textbook
The link provided for this book title will take you to Amazon.com. Please note that you are NOT required to purchase the books from Amazon. You may purchase the books from any vendor or through BCTC. Please see program Instructor for more information.
Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment (CDX Learning Systems) – by Owen C. Duffy, Scott A. Heard and Gus Wright (Copyright 2019)
Hardcover
ISBN#:Â 978-1-28411-291-7
Students do NOT need to purchase workbook for this text.
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
Footwear Requirement: Steel-toed work boots | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
Earbuds/Headphones for Computer Audio | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $5.00 | Any store |
Program Entrance Recommendations:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem-solving / troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
Career Pathways:
- Diesel Engine Specialist
- Field Service / Lube Technician
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Maintenance Repairer
- Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician