COMC 0106 - Heavy Equipment

3 Credit Hours

This course provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training required to safely and effectively operate heavy equipment used in commercial construction. Emphasis is placed on equipment types, functions, and applications, including Bobcat excavators, loaders, backhoes, and Telehandlers. Students will learn basic operating techniques, site preparation, safety protocols, equipment inspections, and maintenance practices in line with OSHA and industry standards. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to demonstrate safe operation, apply proper procedures on active jobsites, and understand the role of heavy equipment in commercial construction projects.

Pre-requisites: COMC 0101 and COMC 0102