Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

Today’s construction industry depends upon experienced and educated professionals to operate a wide range of heavy equipment.

Career & Tech’s Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares students to operate earth-moving equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders and skid steers. Students also learn about workplace safety, management, project layout, cost estimation and troubleshooting. Internships with contractors, highway departments and other employers will be offered to qualifying second-year students.

Students can earn credit for academics taught within the context of their career programs. During year one of Industrial Heavy Equipment Operation, students earn credit for integrated math. During year two, they earn credit for integrated English.

The Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum follows standards set by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) for heavy equipment operations. Students age 18 and older may also prepare to test for a New York State Commercial Drivers License, Class B.

Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology prepares students for careers including county, state or interstate highway construction;agricultural construction;airport development; and commercial and residential construction.

Upon completion of the program, students may seek employment or continue their studies at college, technical school or specialized programs.

Units of study
Introduction to industrial heavy equipment technology
Safety procedures
Identification of heavy equipment
Equipment preventive maintenance
Tractors
Soils
Grades
Bulldozers
Backhoes
Front-end loaders
Finish operator
Telescoping excavators
Excavators
Finishing and grading
Integrated math (1st year students)
Integrated English (2nd year students)

Career opportunities
Earth moving / road building
Agricultural equipment operation
Site preparation / finishing
Laser grading / GPS
Truck operation
Maintenance personnel technician
Owner-operator
Forestry equipment operation
Equipment sales & rental
Site foreman
Job estimator

Additional Benefits
Internships at area businesses enable qualified students to apply skills and gain real-world experience.

College Articulation
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY Morrisville

Application & Interview 
Students interested in Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology will be asked to complete an application and interview process. 
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