The following is a list of the required tools for all freshmen entering the heavy equipment operations program. We do not endorse any vendor. We do suggest that you buy good American-made tools which are accurate and dependable to last your lifetime. It is recommended that these tools be insured under the parents' or student's homeowners' insurance.
| Grease gun |
Slip lock pliers |
| 3/8" square drive socket - 44 pc. set (SAE & metric) |
Diagonal pliers |
| 1/2" square drive 3/8 - 1 1/4" |
Vise grips |
| 3" extension |
Seal pick |
| 5" extension |
25' tape measure |
| 10" extension |
Safety glasses - Clear |
| 3/8" torx set |
Gasket scraper |
| 5/16 - 1 1/4" combination wrenches |
Pry bar |
| Allen wrenches (SAE and metric) |
Lock level |
| 10 pc. combination screwdriver set |
Lockable tool box |
| Ball peen hammer |
RED hard hat |
| Needle nose pliers |
Leather workboots |
| Leather work gloves |
Appropriate clothing for the weather |
Students will be informed at the beginning of each semester as to what textbooks will be required for instruction during that semester.
The student will be responsible for the care and safeguarding of his/her and the college's tools and equipment.
This is a tentative list and is subject to change.