Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:
Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	December 14, 2006

*State Standard

RInstitutionally Developed

*College: Swainsboro Technical College

Technical Certificate of Credit
Program Name:	Timber Harvesting and Heavy Equipment
Major Code:	TMH1
CIP Code:	030511
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	620-Forestry Technology
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Timber Harvesting and Heavy Equipment certificate provides students with the technical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and operation of various machines associated with timer harvesting and other heavy equipment. Additionally, it provides background knowledge in running a logging business.

Curriculum
Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
HAR 101	Safety and Equipment Procedures	3	2	0	5	4	ID
HAR 102	Forestry Skills	3	2	0	5	4	ID
HAR 103	Hydraulics	1	0	6	7	3	ID
HAR 104	Environmental and Government Guidelines and Laws	5	0	0	5	5	ID
HAR 105	Heavy Equipment Operation	1	0	9	10	4	ID
HAR 106	Equipment and Harvesting Planning	1	2	6	9	4	ID
HAR 107	Business Skills	5	0	0	5	5	ID
HAR 108	Timber Harvesting OBI	0	0	15	15	5	ID
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		19	6	36	61	34

Admission Requirement
Required Age:		18
High School Diploma or GED Required:		no
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	33
	English:	32
	Mathematics:	31
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		no
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Posted: 01/17/07