Heavy Equipment/Site Construction Tech Prep introduces students to all aspects of preparing a site for building. Students will learn to read blueprints, survey and stake out a project, grade the land, learn how to put in sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water lines. Students learn how to cut sub-grade for roads and curbs and how to put in electric crossovers and finish grading to complete the project.
Career opportunities:
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Construction Worker
- Contractor
- Site Manager
- Operation Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Equipment Transport
- Surveyor
- Site Inspector
Skills gained:
- Read and Understand Site Plans
- Read and Understand Grade Stakes
- Recognizing Soil Types
- Understand Soil Compaction
- Set Up, Use Grade Checking Equipment
- Operate Dozer, Loader, Track Hoe
- Operate Compactor, Backhoe Loader
- Operate Skid Steer
- Operate GPS Equipment
Certifications/College credit:
The Heavy Equipment/Site Construction program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Tech Prep offers students opportunities to earn college credits while in high school. A $3,000 Tech Prep Scholarship through the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium to Sinclair Community College is available to students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Internships, job placement:
Seniors may be eligible for early job placement during the second half of the school year. Criteria for placement include instructor recommendation, grade point average and attendance.
Contact Instructor Mike Wolf at 513-932-5677 ext. 5251 or mike.wolf@mywccc.org. |