Heavy Equipment Operator- Excavator
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
An excavator operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of excavators. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine. He/she identifies attachments and uses the excavator to perform the appropriate work-related tasks.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onOperate excavator controls and systems following safety protocols in construction and excavation work environments.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksite
- Perform basic excavator operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travel
- Establish and maintain grades and perform site work using the excavator
- Identify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operations
- Perform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimation
- Execute excavator operations including digging trenching material handling and site cleanup
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Focus Statement An excavator operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of excavators. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine. He/she identifies attachments and uses the excavator to perform the appropriate work-related tasks. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.
What you need to earn this credential
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