NCCER Heavy/Highway Construction Trainee Guide
This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Introduction to the Trade, Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Below-Grade Construction, Earthmoving, Plant Operations, Paving and Structures. Table of Contents (Total Level Hours: 170) 36101-01 Introduction to the Trade (15 Hours) Introduces the trainee to the highway/heavy construction trade, including pride, challenges, and career path. Also describes trade safety and traffic control. Identifies quality requirements for the field. Explains common tools used in the trade along with trade math and surveying basics. 36102-01 Trucks (7.5 Hours) Describes the types of trucks used in highway/heavy construction including rigid frame trucks, such as dump trucks and transit-mix trucks, and tractor trailer trucks. Discusses bulk haulers and flatbed trailers. Covers truck controls and components, preventive ma