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This course introduces students to the primary components of a rough-terrain forklift, on-road dump trucks, and skid steers along with prestart inspections, preventive maintenance, and the proper operating procedures. It also provides training on the formulas and calculations used to determine the amounts of soil and other material to be removed from or added to a job-site excavation, focusing on volume and weight calculations. The course also covers the work involved in preparing a site for excavation and construction, along with introducing students to the various types of soils, their properties, and how these properties affect the heavy equipment operator.