Course Detail: HEACE - Heavy-Equipment - Advanced Construction Excavation

This high-tech, equipment-specific course utilizes hybrid training for students to learn the essential skills needed to safely and effectively operate a medium-sized tracked CaterpillerŪ Hydraulic Excavator. Students go from zero-to ready with a combination of hands-on training in CaterpillarŪ Simulators and self-paced online curriculum. Operational techniques and training exercises for this machinery include:

  • Machine Dynamics & Maneuvering
  • Hoisting Objects, Trenching & Pipe installation
  • Clearing Debris, Digging Footings & Bench Loading
  • Practice Sessions in Simulator & Virtual Environment
  • Competency Quizzes & Skill Tests
*Despite advertised start/end times and listed schedule, this course is open for enrollment from August 2025 until July 2026. Interested course participants may register to start at any time between August 2025 and July 2026. Please direct all inquiries pertaining to this course to Dr. Dallas Jackson at jacksonda@pcsb.org.

*Please note, cancellations must be made within 5 business days from the day an order is placed to qualify for a refund. All refunds will be issued less a $10.50 service fee. All refunds will be issued in the form of a check, and not electronically returned to any credit/debit/gift card. Please allow a minimum of 45 days for refund requests to be processed.

Course Resources
FAQ: Registration and Payment Steps (PDF Document) : FAQ: Registration and Payment Steps

Available Sessions