The Butte College Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program is a one-year Certificate of Achievement program. An exciting hands-on approach is utilized to introduce the students to a wide range of skills necessary for equipment operation.
Every effort is made to make the classroom laboratory work closely to reflect field experiences.
Hand-eye coordination and problem solving, emphasizing safe and cooperative work habits, is encouraged. Construction equipment operation demands attention to details like time lines, precision driving, multiple operation coordination, and following plan directions. Students who successfully fulfill the Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program requirements should have the operation, repair and troubleshooting skills necessary to gain entry-level employment. Each year more and more mechanical equipment is purchased and used which increases the demand for qualified operators and maintenance personnel. General Education and competency requirements are integrated into this sequence of study.