Heavy Equipment Operation &Maintenance Junior and Senior Year Bohlen Tech Center Watertown, NY Career and Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES enriches the everchanging global community with skilled and educated leaders who will inspire future generations.
Contact Information: Teacher Scott Sellers
Subject Heavy Equipment
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Bohlen Technical Center 20104 NYS Route 3 Watertown, NY 13601 Ph. # 779-7200 Course Description: The primary purpose of the Heavy Equipment Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in job entry-level skills, obtain New York State Licensure, and gainful employment in the field of Heavy Equipment or related career fields. Timeline: Length of course/program: 1 or 2 year program Half day program Major projects: 1st Year –Include 1-3 projects (names only) 2nd Year- Include 1-3 projects (names only) Grading/ Assessment/ Attendance Requirements: Knowledge 40% (Classroom activities and assignments, daily instruction, homework, tests) Work Ethic 30% (Includes daily attendance, which is required) Skills 30% (Skills are graded in a practical form during live work or projects) Dress Code Requirements: Students should wear trade appropriate clothing and hard soled leather work shoes with protective toe caps. Clothing is not be ripped/ torn or frayed. Students should dress with outerwear which allows them to work outside comfortably every day. Personal protective equipment will be supplied.
Required Supplies: • #2 Pencils • 3” ring binder • Calculator Licensing and Certificates: Upon completion of the 2 year program students will be eligible for: • NCCER, (National Center for Construction Education and Research) • NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) • Technical Endorsement (presented by New York State Ed.) • NYS DMV Class “B” CDL, (Commercial Driver’s License) • 10 hour Construction Safety certification (OSHA) Articulation Agreements: • Alfred State College • Pennsylvania College of Technology Internships: In the spring of their senior year, students who meet specific criteria will have the opportunity to experience an internship in Heavy Equipment and/or in a field related industry. (Specific criteriaattendance, grades, ethics) Instructional Philosophy: The mission of Career & Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, in cooperation with educational and industry professional partners, is to: • provide a safe environment that builds confidence through “learning by doing” with industry-specific facilities, tools, and equipment; • promote career and technical skills for success in a competitive, changing, global workforce; and • encourage creative, real-world problem solving using industry guidelines to achieve success Units of Instruction: For a complete list please see the instructor. • Safety • Construction and Core Modules • Advanced Operational Techniques • Basic Land Surveying • Maintenance Procedures • Proper Use of shop tools and equipment
Course Objectives: To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in Heavy Equipment related fields. Students will be able to: 1. 2. 3.
Project a positive attitude and sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. Practice effective communication skills, visual poise and proper grooming. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship. 4. Perform the basic manipulative skills in order to obtain an entry level position. 5. Apply academic and practical learning and related information to ensure sound judgments, decisions and procedures. 6. Apply academic learning and practical experiences learned in Heavy Equipment field for college or career readiness. Available CTE credits: • Up to 4 CTE credits per year • Financial Management • Math • Science Classroom Management Plan/Classroom Policies: Refer to Code of Conduct- Student Handbook Late Work Policy Students must complete a Student Absence Form within 5 days of an absence to be eligible for late/ make-up work (Refer to Student Handbook). Extended absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the Jefferson – Lewis BOCES.