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High school students are not eligible to register for this program. Learn more.
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The Heavy Equipment Operator program is 3-year program that combines on-the-job experience with 480 hours of classroom and lab experience.
Level One students receive 160 hours of Classroom and Lab instruction in basic areas such as safety, construction math, use of hand tools and power tools. As the course progresses, curriculum like identification of heavy equipment, basic operational techniques, utility tractors, grades, and OSHA regulations are taught.
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Adults only. High school students are not eligible to register for this program.
Students must register through AGC by contacting:
Lucio Gallegos
lgallegos@agc-utah.org
801-363-2753
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022-Level 1-Section 1 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 1-Section 2 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 1-Section 3 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 1-Section 4 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 2-Section 1 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 2-Section 2 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 2-Section 3 | |||||||
| Fall 2022-Level 2-Section 4 | |||||||
| Schedule Notes: | *The final week of classes will include hands on field training and will be held at the Deseret Peak Complex in Tooele (2930 UT-112, Grantsville, UT 84029) |
Total hours: 360
| Course Name | Course Hours | Tuition ($2.10/hour) | Course Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 | 120 | $252.00 | $90.00 | ||
| Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2 | 120 | $252.00 | $50.00 | ||
| Heavy Equipment Operator Level 3 | 120 | $252.00 | $50.00 | ||
| TOTALS: | 360 | $756.00 | $190.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $756.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Required Materials: | $359.96 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $190.00 |
| Facilities Fee: | $50.00 |
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operations: Level 1 – 3rd Edition (Revised) | 1 | ISBN – 9780136638971 | $93.32 | |||||
| Heavy Equipment Operations: Level 2 – 3rd Edition | 1 | ISBN – 9780133402513 | $133.32 | |||||
| Heavy Equipment Operations: Level 3 – 3rd Edition | 1 | ISBN – 9780133402568 | $133.32 | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $359.96 |
At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic and career counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.
Our program is an employer sponsored program, which means you need to be hired by a participating employer or have your current employer sign up as a participator. Contact tsmith@agc-utah.org for a list of participating employers.
Most participating employers cover the cost of tuition and books for their employees. Cost per semester can vary slightly, but most semesters total cost is under $800.
Sponsoring employers are required to pay students a minimum wage based on a sliding scale up to the minimum journeyman wage. Most companies pay far more than the minimum.
