Equipment Operators, AAS [OPEEQP-AAS, 60 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Operating Engineers Associate of Applied Science if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Operating Engineer with the Operating Engineers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Comprehend and utilize all applicable Operating Engineers’ tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of Operating Engineers’ work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in Operating Engineers’ work.

General Education Requirements (25 Credits)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (6 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Special Program Requirements (35 Credits)

^{NOTE: Any OPE journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above OPE apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details}.

Core Requirements (30 Credits)

OPE 101B - Introduction to Apprenticeship/Operation and Maintenance
and OPE 153B - Grade Checking I
and OPE 155B - Plan Reading/ Grade Checking II
and OPE 157B - Specialized Equipment
and OPE 159B - Cranes
and OPE 201B - Hazardous Materials Handling Awareness