This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Introduction to Earthmoving
Summarizes the earthmoving process, including the heavy equipment operator’s role in ensuring an efficient and profitable operation. Explains the use of dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, and trucks in the earthmoving process.
Dump Trucks
Covers detailed operation of on-road and off-road dump trucks used in the construction industry. Describes the duties and responsibilities of operators, safety rules, and operator preventive maintenance duties.
Rollers
Covers operation of the various machines used to compact soil, as well as soil classifications and compaction. Describes the duties and responsibilities of operators, safety rules, and operator preventive maintenance duties.
Scrapers
Describes the duties and responsibilities of operators, as well as safety rules, and operator preventive maintenance duties. Covers scraper techniques and emphasizes scraper safety.
Loaders
Covers the various uses of wheel and track loaders, as well as operator maintenance, loader safety, and operating procedures. Contains procedures for using the loader in loading, grading, excavation, and demolition work.
Forklifts
Covers the different types of forklifts and their applications on construction sites. Includes instructions for lifting, transporting, and placing various types of loads. Describes the duties and responsibilities of operators, as well as safety rules, and operator preventive maintenance duties.
Excavation Math
Covers formulas and methods used to compute, cut, and fill requirements on a job, and illustrates techniques used to quickly estimate excavations. Provides a brief overview of software used to compute excavation requirements.
Grades, Part Two
Uses information presented in previous modules to teach proper methods for setting grades, interpreting grade stakes, and reading site plans to ensure that earthmoving work meets specifications.
Civil Blueprint Reading
Explains how to read site plans to obtain cut and fill information. Identifies safety and legal issues that are of concern for heavy equipment operators such as underground utilities and property lines.