Title: Syllabus
Course: Utility/Heavy Construction II (20052-II)

Copyright: 2019

Course Code: 8617

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks/280 hours

Prerequisites: 8616

Course Description:

This program provides the knowledge and the hands-on skills needed to secure a job as a construction equipment operator. Students learn about site grading and development, excavation, drainage and utility structures, pipe laying, and other topics. They study soil, learn to read blueprints, and gain experience in operating bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, and skid steers.

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter120/section150/) or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.