924 - Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS)
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Entrance Requirements
Recommended: Algebra and Geometry
Students will be accepted for the heavy equipment operations program based on the strength of their application. Criteria for consideration will include high school average, regents exam scores (if a New York State student), grades in related course work, and results of standardized tests (if available).
Technical Standards
It is crucial that all student applicants in this degree program must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Students who are enrolled in this degree program should have the physical capabilities to be able to engage in all training, field, and laboratory environments in a safe and ethical manner. Students must be able to:
Lift and carry up to or 50 pounds of building materials/equipment without accommodations.
Perform and function in a safe manner in all laboratory and classroom environments and off campus job site locations.
Effectively communicate with classmates and instructional staff using appropriate visual and/or auditory communication from a distance of 20 feet.
Physically setup, move, or climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., unaided, using the designated safety method.
Identify and react to safety alarms which include, but not limited to, fire alarms, back up alarms and those meant for emergencies.
Required Technology & Equipment
A list of required tools, equipment, PPE, etc. for the program mentioned above can be found at https://www.alfredstate.edu/sat-required-tools
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops
Graduation Requirements
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in major courses.