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Heavy Equipment

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Thank you for your interest! For more information, or if a course you are interested is no longer accepting registrations, please send an email to TRAIN@tamu.edu or call us at 956-524-5984 to be placed on a waitlist.

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HEP002-Backhoe Operator

July 25-28, 2022 8am – 5pm  

This course provides entry-level operators with instruction on the proper operation of a backhoe and/or loader. Traditional classroom training provides participants with safe work practices, an understanding of machine mechanical systems and operational techniques. Hands-on exercises provide students with operational skills development designed to ensure proper use of the equipment.

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PRT260-Crane Operator

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HEP273-Forklift Operator

July 27, 2022 8am – 5pm   

This course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements, fork adjustment protocols, fueling procedures and other usage issues.

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HEP273-Forklift Operator

July 28, 2022 8am – 5pm

This course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements, fork adjustment protocols, fueling procedures and other usage issues.

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HEP213-Skid Steer Operator

July 26-27, 2022 8am – 5pm   

This course provides entry-level to advanced operators with the concepts, objectives and safety practices used during the operation of skid steer machinery in construction zone settings of all types. During the course, information covering use and site issues are discussed surrounding building construction, road and highway construction, oil field operations and pipeline work.

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