Bellweather College of Applied Technology — Aviation & Heavy Equipment Annex

Program Supplement, 2026–27

Technical Diploma — Heavy Equipment Operation

36 credit hours · 3 semesters

Excavator, dozer, loader, and grader operation; grade reading and stakes; utility awareness and OUPS notification; trench safety and competent person awareness; preventive maintenance. Instruction on the equipment yard and paved pad. Seat time is logged and a minimum of 180 hours is required for completion; simulator hours do not count toward the seat-time minimum.

Technical Certificate — Airport Line Service Operations

14 credit hours · 1 semester

Aircraft fueling and quality control, towing and marshalling, ground power operation, deicing support, and FBO customer service. Instruction under agreement with the fixed-base operator at the former county airport, which maintains an active general aviation apron. Ramp instruction requires completion of the airfield driving course in the first two weeks.

Technical Certificate — Agricultural Aviation Ground Operations

12 credit hours · 1 semester

Ground support for aerial application: load mixing and handling under pesticide applicator supervision, flagging and field marking (electronic and manual), loading pad operation, drift complaint documentation, and Ohio Department of Agriculture recordkeeping. This program trains ground personnel only. It is not flight training, and completion confers no pilot privileges of any kind. Offered in Spring term to align with the application season; the program has a standing arrangement with three regional operators who interview all completers.

The Annex is served by well water and a septic system. Restroom facilities are limited. Food service is not available at the Annex; a vending arrangement is under review.

Published by the Annex office. This Supplement is a separate publication and is not merged into the Academic Catalog. Copies are also available from the Office of the Registrar, Room A-112.