Come visit us today and see for yourself if our construction program is for you!
Construction students
successfully completing the program will receive national certification through
the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
The program lasts for 2 semesters, and
follows the schedule of the University of
Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).
Construction students may
choose to take an additional 3 hours of English and 3 hours of Math
to obtain a technical certificate from UAM.
Additionally, a student may
earn or apply college hours already earned (if they are transferable
within the U of A system) totaling 64 hours, which will entitle the
student to an Associate's degree.
Financial aid is available for qualified students.
The program meets 2 days per week, usually Monday/Tuesday
or Wednesday/Thursday, from 8:00 to 4:30. During field operations, these
days may have to be adjusted.
Similar programs may cost up to $20,000 at other
privately-run institutions
AHEOTA is very proud of our construction program, which has been in
existence for approximately 6 years. Students are taught from the
latest NCCER textbooks and are required to score 70% on each test in
order to pass. The classroom instruction and field work both
stress safety and correct operating procedures, and covers a wide
variety of topics, including:
Bulldozer
Backhoe loader
Hydraulic excavator
Motor grader
Off-road dump truck operation
Grades
Soils
OSHA regulations
Students are also certified in CPR and First Aid, either through the
American Red Cross or through the American Heart Association.
Each semester the students spend approximately one month "in the
field"; that is, the program leases equipment and students get actual
seat time on various machines, as conditions dictate.
We'd like to take a moment to say thanks to our supporters for all your
help: