Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy
(AHEOTA)

University of Arkansas at Monticello

College of Technology-McGehee
 

The Timber program is looking for people like you!

For Timber Producers
Highly trained instructors and top-of-the line equipment make our program the best for you.

Although the class is offered through UAM/COT-McGehee, the AHEOTA program is located in Warren on the high school property in the SEACBEC building.  Click on the "Directions" link at the bottom for driving directions.  Come and see us!
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.
Timber students have the same admissions requirements as do construction students, but with one major difference.  If a timber student is denied financial aid, the program has some funds available for scholarships for qualified students.  This option is only available for those students wishing to go through the timber producers' program.  Any students classified as on financial denial or on academic probation are not eligible.

AHEOTA For Timber Producers is a brand new, first-of-its-kind training facility for logging equipment in the state.  Modeled on the successful construction program already in place, the Timber Program, as it is referred to on campus, seeks to find and train individuals who wish to enter the exciting, fast-paced world of a logging equipment operator. 

If you're thinking about a career in the log woods, then you should seriously consider enrolling in our program.  We train students to operate on:

  • Rubber-tired feller-buncher

  • Log skidder

  • Hydraulic log loader with pull-through delimber

We were fortunate to have the John Deere Company and Warrior of Arkansas donate a simulator for our use.  This simulator is designed to train operators on the new cut-to-length system offered by John Deere and other manufacturers.  Second semester students will receive instruction not only on how to operate the machines, but also on how to change the programming parameters to have the machine cut what is desired, as far as lengths and diameters.

At this point in time, we are not able to lease actual cut-to-length machines for student training, but we are working on this.  Students will take field trips to several jobs to observe different techniques and procedures for producing different products.

Classroom time covers modules on each piece of equipment, along with guest safety videos, guest speakers, and field trips.  Students also complete a module on map reading and land location.  Students are also certified in CPR and First Aid.

Second semester students will spend much time on the John Deere simulator, learning the controls and various functions, and also delving into the settings applications.  Several field trips are to be scheduled as well as guest speakers from different aspects of the industry.

We'd like to take a moment to say thanks to our supporters for all your help:
 

For Admission Requirements
and More Information:

 

P.O. Box 968

800 North Walnut Street

Warren, AR 71671

Phone (870) 226-6920

FAX (870) 226-8506

www.aheota.com

We highly encourage students to apply for federal financial aid as soon as possible.  This can be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (there is no fee for this).  The school code for UAM, which you will need, is 001085.

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