Heavy Equipment Training School Tempe

Heavy Equipment Training School Tempe - HEO or also known as the heavy equipment operator courses would provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to enter the workforce as an entry level heavy equipment operator. In this 12 week course plus a practicum, you would focus on jobsite basics including: environmental, safety and health training and awareness, equipment operation and maintenance, and application of earth moving methods in hands-on conditions.

Operator training would help individuals work with their chosen heavy machine like a grader, loader, compactor, an excavator and a dozer. The needed skills which an operator will need to work with heavy machines comprises: excellent oral communication skills, excellent problem solving skills, physical stamina and strength, good spatial ability and good vision, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good manual dexterity along with excellent eye-hand coordination.

Technical skills are also essential to operate these machinery. These skills consist of: general mechanical ability, being able to operate equipment and power tools, understanding of safe working methods, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read instructions, the ability to make mathematical calculations and basic measurements, and the ability to perform basic maintenance and mechanical repairs.

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