Course Development Guide

May 1, 2008

Course Title

Finishing and Grading Methods

Course Description

This course will introduce students to the skills required to use the equipment for doing finish and grade work, slopes, pads, and ditches to prepare the soil for final grade inspection. Students will be instructed on methods used in stabilizing soil and use of materials that will reduce erosion of the soil.

Contact

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

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
None
No
60 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