Course Descriptions once the classroom topics have been covered. Equipment may be selected from any of the following: dozer, front loader, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, snow blower, dump truck, forklift, roller, or grader. Operation of Class 8 Truck and Trailer HEO 130 Fall, Spring 4 credits On-road truck driving skills and preparation for unrestricted CDL driver’s skills test given by State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles examiners or other third party examiner. (Prerequisites: Students must pass a drug test prior to course start date in accordance with Department of Transportation Rules and Guidelines. The student must complete HEO 105 or possess a valid restricted CDL and/or Commercial Instruction Permit or receive instructor approval, meet all requirements including federal drug and alcohol guidelines and be program active in order to receive priority admission into the course. Students who are not program active will be considered on a space available basis. See fee schedule for course fees.)
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Commercial Driver’s License Unrestricted Test Preparation HEO 150 Fall, Spring 2 credits Preparation for CDL behind-the-wheel exam given by State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles examiners or other third party examiner. Student will receive instruction in various traffic situations to include both urban and rural driving. (Prerequisites: The student must complete HEO 130 , HEO 175 or HEO 176, or receive instructor approval, meet all requirements including federal drug and alcohol guidelines and be program active in order to receive priority admission into the course. Students who are not program active will be considered on a space available basis. See fee schedule for course fees.) Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operations HEO 170 Summer 6 credits An entry-level course in the operations of heavy equipment in the construction field. Includes basic construction equipment and safety procedures and preventative maintenance of dump trucks and tractors. Instruction in the operation and maintenance of track and rubber tire earth-moving equipment. Also, use of basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements and mathematics
used in surveying during construction operations. (Prerequisites: Students must pass a drug test prior to course start date in accordance with Department of Transportation Rules and Guidelines. The student must possess a valid CDL or receive instructor approval, meet all requirements including federal drug and alcohol guidelines and be program active in order to receive priority admission into the course. See fee schedule for course fees.) Operation of Class B/CDL Vehicles As demand HEO 175 warrants
2 credits
This unit will provide actual over-the-road training and include the behind-the-wheel exam with a State of Alaska examiner. During this period the student will receive training in basic vehicle inspection, shifting and backing procedure of a Class B/CDL straight vehicle. Applicants should have prior behind-thewheel experience in the type of vehicle they choose to operate. See fee schedule for course fees. Entry Level Operation of Class B or C Commercial Motor Vehicles As demand 1 credit HEO 176 warrants This unit will provide actual over the road training and prepare the student for behind the wheel exam with the State of Alaska examiner. During this period of training the student will receive training in basic shifting and backing procedure of a Class B or C vehicle and vehicle inspection procedures. This truck-driving program aligns with the industry requirements and will prepare a student for an entrylevel position in the truck driving industry. Students must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with at least the combination and air brake endorsement or possess a State of Alaska commercial drivers permit with air brake endorsement and meet state and federal drug and alcohol guidelines. See fee schedule for course fees. CDL Written, Entry level Operation and Unrestricted Test Preparation As demand HEO 178 6 credits warrants This course includes preparation for all written and driving tests of the State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License. During this period, students will receive