Program Description

Students in the Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) program will learn how to service, repair and operate various types of heavy duty trucks and excavation equipment. Students practice operating machinery on simulators before testing their skills on equipment. Classroom instruction also provides training for a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL-B) so that any student 18 years old or older may obtain his/her license.

Program Length

2 years

Industry Alignment

National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Integrated Academic Coursework

Career and Financial Management (1/2 credit per year)
Science (1/2 credit per year)

Articulation Agreements

Lincoln Technical College

Credential Opportunities

NCCER – Level 1 – Heavy Equipment Operations; Test Preparation for Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL-B); 10- hour OSHA certification credential; Technical Endorsement on Graduation Diploma

Industry Assessments

NCCER – Level 1 – Heavy Equipment Operations

Program Supplies, Materials, Assessments Provided

Jacket; Hard hat/liner; Safety glasses; Work boots; 10-hour OSHA training certificate; CDL fees; Physical; National Construction Career Test Level 1 Exam

Teacher(s)

Whalen, Sue; Grey, Nathan; Dana Manwaring