# Apprenticeship Operating Engineers, Heavy Equipment/Landscape Operator Engineer (Certificate of Achievement)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Apprenticeship: Operating Engineers

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/apprenticeship-operating-engineers-heavy-equipment-landscape-operator-engineer-ca-spring-2019

The Certificate of Achievement in Apprenticeship Operating Engineers, Heavy Equipment/Landscape Operator Engineer provides the related and supplemental instruction required for state-indentured apprentices. Heavy Equipment/Landscape Operator Engineers are highly trained, skilled professionals who operate heavy construction equipment on high-rise buildings, roads, and freeways. Interested apprentices should contact the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Training Trust and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College. Successful completion may result in journeyworker status.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Apprenticeship Operating Engineers, Heavy Equipment/Landscape Operator Engineer, CA** | | 24 |
| AOE 041 | Introduction to Apprenticeship | 4 |
| AOE 042 | Grade Checking | 4 |
| AOE 043 | Equipment Operator 3 | 4 |
| AOE 045 | Equipment Operator 5 | 4 |
| AOE 044 | Plan Reading | 4 |
| AOE 046 | Hazmat 6 | 4 |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Begin a career as a journeyworker operating engineer.
-   Have a basis for further college education.