Heavy Equipment Operations Apprenticeship AAS

Associate of Applied Science

Trades and Industry

This program is offered in partnership with NIC's Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education division. It is specifically designed for students who have completed a state or federally-approved Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program consisting of 6000 hours of on-the-job training and 557.5 hours of classroom instruction. The Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program covers the foundational skills of safety, pre and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operations for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operations supports multiple unique training pathways and credentials for Utility Tractors, Forklift, Loader, Dozer, Motor Graders, and more. The three-level Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum is designed to be used flexibly in conjunction with other craft training material. It also complies with the U.S. Department of Labor's standards for apprenticeship programs. Upon completion of the full apprenticeship program, transcription of credits must be initiated by contacting NIC's Workforce Training Center. Completion of general education requirements may occur before, at the same time, or after completion of the apprenticeship courses.