Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

The Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation program at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution. The program falls within the transportation and materials moving field (CIP 49.0202) and prepares students to safely operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, and loaders used in construction, grading, and earthmoving projects.

Lake Area Technical College offers a variety of technical programs at its Watertown campus, including Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Robotics Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Students in the heavy equipment operation program can expect hands-on equipment operation training, safety certification preparation, and instruction in site reading and operational protocols.