OENG 045 - Skills Specialization

(Formerly OPENGR 005, OENG 005)

Prerequisite: State Indentured Apprentice in the Operating Engineers Trust Apprenticeship Program
Advisory:It is advised that students have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts and be able to comprehend pre-collegiate texts.

This course provides related and supplemental instruction to operating engineer apprentices. The course covers the topics of preventive maintenance and operation of heavy construction equipment, best practices and personal safety, terminology, maintenance, and operation of the following pieces of equipment: backhoes, excavators, motor graders, finish dozers, slope boards, hydraulic and conventional cranes.