HEO 102 - Equipment Operations 1
Credits: 6
4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Description
This course offers a thorough introduction to operating heavy equipment in the construction and materials/aggregate industries. Students learn the correct procedures for pre-operation equipment inspections and gain knowledge of soil and aggregate types, with a focus on their use and compaction methods. The course ensures proficiency in safe handling and operational inspection of heavy machinery.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify heavy equipment used in construction and material handling.
- Detail the procedures for pre-operational equipment inspections.
- Distinguish the types of soils and aggregates pertinent to construction.
- Explain compaction methods for different soil and aggregate types.
- Calculate material quantities needed for construction projects accurately.
- Use building and earthwork application calculations.
- Apply grade staking techniques in construction settings.
Listed Topics
- Heavy equipment varieties in construction
- Soil and aggregate types
- Compaction methods for construction materials
- Inspection protocols before equipment operation
- Measurement techniques for worksites
- Computational methods for construction planning
- Techniques of grade staking in construction
Reference Materials
Soils and Compaction, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Orientation on Construction Equipment, IUOE
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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