WELD 100 — Introduction to Welding
Total Credits Required for Degree: 34 credits Heavy Equipment Operations Certificate The Heavy Equipment Operations certificate program is designed to produce operators trained on earth -moving equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and graders. Training takes place both on lab simulators as well as on an actual lab operation site. The program prepares graduates to work in county, state, or interstate highway construction, agricultural construction, airport development, and commercial and residential const ruction. The program utilizes a curriculum recognized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Graduates of this certificate program will be qualified to attain employment in the construction, gravel processing, farm operations, equipment dealers and heavy equipment service industries. Upon completion of the Heavy Equipment Operations certificate, participants will be able to: Identify and practice safe work habits as required by OSHA and MSHA as a heavy equipment operator. Properly operate various pieces of heavy equipment. Properly perform light maintenance and service on various pieces of heavy equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of construction site operations. Heavy Equipment Operations Admission Requirements For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. A current , clean, and valid driver’s license is required