Certification: Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe

13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615

A backhoe operator masters all concepts and
procedures involved in the operation of backhoes. This
includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety
checking, and control of the machine. He/she identifies
attachments and uses the backhoe to perform the
appropriate work-related tasks.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Product/Equipment

A product/equipment certification tests for knowledge about the use of proprietary software or hardware products. This classification is used primarily for computer-related companies such as IBM, CISCO, HP, etc.