CTOP 120 - Foundation of Equipment Training

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3.5
This course is designed to provide an organized program for apprentice operators to practice and develop the skills performed by a first-year apprentice. As operating skills increase in proficiency, each student will demonstrate equipment skills on a loader, skid steer, scraper, and horizontal directional drills. Material covered include: safety procedures, maintenance techniques, interpretations of grade stakes and layout, industry terminology, soils and related materials, and associated equipment used in the industry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.Prerequisite: CTOP 115 and acceptance into the Operators Apprenticeship program or consent of department.