The Commercial and Heavy Construction Program introduces the basic skills used in commercial and heavy construction fields.  Courses are a combination of lecture, lab, and the opportunity for worksite experience utilizing skills with equipment acquired from the courses. Math and reading are embedded in the curriculum. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to be NCCER Certified Craft Technicians. Class A CDL is an optional certification.  This program will offer students preparation to test for the industry-recognized credentials listed below.

Program Information

• Required Math Score:  Level 4
• Required Reading Score:  Level 4
• Program Start (semesters):  August
• Financial Aid available (for post-secondary students only):  Yes
• Veteran Benefits Eligible (for post-secondary students only):  Yes
• Industry-recognized credentials:  NCCER Core; NCCER Heavy Equipment Level 1; NCCER Heavy Equipment Level 2; KS CDL; NCCER Site Layout Level 1; NCCER Site Layout Level 2; NCCER Heavy Highway Construction; NCCER Pipe Layer Level 1; Confined Space Safety; OSHA

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CHC 105	Introductory Craft Skills	3
CHC 110	Field Safety & Orientation	2
CHC 120	Site Layout I	1
CHC 122	Site Layout II	4
CHC 130	Safety Certifications	2
CHC 140	Heavy Highway I	6
CHC 150	Heavy Equipment I	5
CHC 180	Pipe Laying I	6
CHC 195	Class A CDL	1
CHC 250	Heavy Equipment II	7
CHC 255	Heavy Equipment II Application	6
Total Hours		43