Course Outline |
Core (Intro to Construction)Module Title ----------Estimated DaysVarious: Includes OSHA 10-Hr Safety Course ---- 9.0 Days |
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1Module Title ----------Estimated DaysOrientation to the Trade 0.5 |
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2Module Title ----------Estimated DaysIntroduction to Earthmoving 1.0 |
Heavy Equipment Operations— Level 3Module Title ----------Estimated DaysIntroductory Skills for the Crew Leader 2.0 |
Highway / Heavy ConstructionModule Title ----------Estimated DaysIntroduction to the Trade 1.0 |
Crowder College is offering a Heavy Equipment Operation program beginning with the Spring term, 2010. This program qualifies for all normally available financial aid programs, both state and federal. The program will consist of 600 clock hours of instruction comprising 75, 8-hour days or approximately 15 weeks. Both classroom and hands-on instruction will be provided for up to 24 students per session. Tuition will be approximately $8,000 and includes textbooks and other classroom materials. Although this program is not offered for college credit, students may be able to receive up to 28 semester hours credit in selected AAS programs at Crowder College.
Student Qualifications
Students applying for the program must complete
Crowder’s standard COMPASS entrance exam as
well as a brief interview. A pre-screening score will
be calculated for each applicant for use in
determining enrollment priority should there be more
applicants than seats available. Students accepted for
the program will be subject to a criminal background
check as well as standard drug and/or alcohol
screening.
Payment of Fees
Once notified of acceptance into the program,
applicants must either pay the tuition/fees for the
course before the first day of classes or document
that financial arrangements for payment have been
made, either through financial aid commitments or
through Tuition Management Systems (Crowder
College Payment Center at www.crowder.edu).
Course of Study
The program will be taught using curriculum and materials provided through National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students successfully completing the course will be certified through NCCER.
Application Process:
Step 1 - Complete Crowder College Admissions Application
Step 2 - Complete Special Program application
and return to Admissions Office for selection
into program (pdf)
Step 3 - Review additional supplement page for the
program (pdf)
NCCER is a nationally recognized organization providing
registration, certification, and curriculum services to the
construction industry since 1996. Many employers provide
special incentives to NCCER registrants in terms of
hiring priorities, pay rates, etc. Crowder’s heavy equipment
program is built around NCCER training modules
under direct sponsorship of local construction companies.
Participants will hold NCCER registration in all modules
successfully completed.
Crowder Admissions Toll Free 1-866-238-7788
CCCI Staff Are Happy To Answer Specific Program Questions:
Talk to an advisor or call the Tech Center for more information! 