Course Development Guide

May 1, 2008

Course Title

Soils

Course Description

This course is an introduction to definitions of soil, physical properties of soil, basic types of soil, factors that effect soil classifications, differences between too wet and too dry soil, types of compacting equipment, basic types of specification requirements, and basic soil stabilization methods.

Contact

Larry Bullock
405-743-5147
lbull@okcareertech.org

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
None
No
45 Hours

Knowledge and Skills

·        Aligns with National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.

Heavy Equipment Operator Skill Standards - Aligns with the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards

Heavy Equipment Operator – CTTC
http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Architecture_Career_Cluster.htm

Heavy Equipment Operations – NCCER
http://www.nccer.org/documents/academic/heoObj.pdf

Career Cluster Resources for Architecture and Construction
http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/ClusterDocuments/acdocuments/ACFinal.pdf

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

Heavy Equipment Operator – CTTC
http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Architecture_Career_Cluster.htm

Heavy Equipment Operations – NCCER
http://www.nccer.org

Industry Alignments

NCCER

Curriculum Resources

Heavy Equipment Operator Core - CIMC

Heavy Equipment Operator: General Equipment – CIMC

www.okcimc.com

Heavy Equipment Operations – NCCER

www.nccer.org

This Course Found In These Career Majors

Cluster: Architecture and Construction

Pathway: Construction
Career Major: Heavy Equipment Operator