The Heavy Equipment Certificate of Proficiency is available for any student who successfully completes one semester of safety and equipment maintenance related to heavy equipment. The student exits with entry-level skills for employment with an introduction to basic construction industry safety including OSHA, PPE requirements, haz mat, fires, electrical and other components; as well as an in-depth knowledge of heavy equipment safety including lockout/tagout procedures, MSDS, construction safeguards, and excavation dangers. The student will also gain skills in basic construction drawings reading, identification of equipment, basic operational techniques and tractors.