Heavy Duty Repairman, CA [OPERPR-CT, 30 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 Certificate of Achievement 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 the student for employment as a Journeymen Heavy Duty Repairman with the Operating Engineers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skill emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

General Education Requirements (3 Credits)

Communications (3 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (27 Credits)

^{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.}

OPE 101B - Introduction to Apprenticeship/Operation and Maintenance
and OPE 108B - Hydraulics
and OPE 124B - Blueprint Reading for Welders/Machinists
and OPE 201B - Hazardous Materials Handling Awareness
and OPE 210B - Diesel and High Compression Engines
and OPE 270B - OSHA 30
Computation included in OPE 108B , OPE 124B , OPE 210B
Human Relations included in OPE 101B