Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Technical Certificate in Construction Equipment Operation at UA Northark prepares students for high-demand careers in the construction, excavation, and heavy equipment industries. This hands-on program provides training in the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks. Students develop practical skills through real-world equipment operation and jobsite training designed to meet industry standards.
The program teaches students how to properly operate and maintain the heavy equipment used to excavate and move earth as part of the construction industry. Students spend the majority of class time operating equipment on job sites located within UA Northark’s service area to develop the skills needed for success in the construction industry.
The Construction Equipment Operation program emphasizes workplace safety, equipment controls, site preparation, earthmoving techniques, grading, trenching, and preventive maintenance. Students gain the technical knowledge and operational experience needed for entry-level employment in construction, roadwork, utility installation, excavation, and heavy equipment operations.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
33
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - NAC (NORTH CAMPUS AND SOUTH CAMPUS)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1320 N. Spring Road, Harrison, AR
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
NCCER Certification -Technical Certificate in Construction Equipment Operations
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell
Refund Policy
- Before 4:00 PM on the 5th weekday after the start (2nd day-summer term) 100% of the semester
- Before 4:00 PM on the 10th weekday after the start (3rd day-summer term) 75% of the semester
- Before 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start (4th day-summer term) 50% of the semester
- After 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start none of the semester
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$328.68
In-State Tuition
$4,620.00 $140 per credit hour (Arkansas)
Other Fees
$1,155.00 Technical Program Fee - $35 per Technical program course credit hour (Course prefix of AST, CAD, CEO, CIT, CRT, CT, ENGR, ET, HVAC, MT, & TECH ~~ excludes Truck Driving, Welding, and course ET 1013).
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,161.00 $217 per credit hour (Out-of-State)
Registration Fee
$1,353.00 Activity Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Services Fee — $9 per credit hour Safety & Parking Fee — $7 per credit hour Technology Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Government Fee — $1 per credit hour * Mandatory Student Fees are paid by all enrolled students
Total In-State Program Cost
$7,456.68
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,997.68
