Construction Equipment Technology

Construction Equipment Technology introduces students to a wide variety of skills necessary for the operation of equipment in the construction services industry. During the school year, students work on community projects using heavy equipment, and learn basic masonry, roofing, surveying and site layout skills. Construction equipment operators work in nearly all weather conditions. Students often get dirty, greasy, muddy, or dusty. The vast majority of operators work full time and may have overtime hours. Some construction projects, especially road building, are done at night.
Students will learn

to operate heavy machinery
to prepare building sites and site layout
to use equipment and techniques involved in masonry, concrete, and survey work.
trailer maneuvering
equipment maintenance awareness
surveying
load securement / transport
masonry/concrete installer
basic carpentry skills

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Heavy Equipment Operator
Surveying
Landscaping/Turf Management
Masonry/Concrete Installer

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
SHA 10 Hour Safety Card
Forklift Operations Certification
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) - CORE, Masonry, and Heavy Equipment Operations

CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Skills USA

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS
Vantage Career Center has partnered with Northwest State Community College to offer courses both online and in our building. These are part of College Credit Plus. Students can also opt to attend local campuses to meet academic requirements. Contact Student Services for more information.

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education and training, wage and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Construction Equipment Technology program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Diesel Driver

These career pathways were developed around Ohio’s in-demand occupations, according to the July 2015 In-Demand Occupations. Secondary and post-secondary courses reflect career-tech programs approved by the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Board of Regents. For additional career planning resources, visit OhioMeansJobs.com.