The Technical Certificate in Heavy Equipment Technology at UA Northark prepares students for high-demand careers in the construction, excavation, and heavy equipment industries. This hands-on program provides training in the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks. Students develop practical skills through real-world equipment operation and jobsite training designed to meet industry standards.
The program teaches students how to properly operate and maintain the heavy equipment used to excavate and move earth as part of the construction industry. Students spend the majority of class time operating equipment on job sites located within UA Northark’s service area to develop the skills needed for success in the construction industry.
Students develop hands-on skills in site preparation, excavation, grading, and soil stabilization, while learning fundamental surveying, maintenance, and hydraulics principles. Instruction aligns with NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations and OSHA standards, ensuring graduates are ready for industry certification and entry-level employment in construction, highway, and utility projects.