The NAHETS Advisory Board is chartered to ensure that member schools continue to offer industry relevant training consistent with graduating qualified entry-level heavy equipment operators. The Advisory Board will consist of individuals representing a cross section of the construction industry professionals and interested partners.

Specific areas of examination include:

• A review of industry expectations of an entry-level equipment operator to include equipment specific and general construction occupations.
• Development and delivery of a curriculum, including theory and field practice, to meet those expectations. The curriculum will include not only equipment specific subjects but will also include courses commensurate with the ancillary knowledge expected of an equipment operator. Employment of traditional and non-traditional educational techniques will be taken into consideration.
• Ensuring a professional instructional and administrative staff.
• Assessment of school graduates.
• Methods for delivery of effective job placement services.
• Review of emerging industry specific training requirements with a focus on school capabilities to respond to those needs and opportunities.

NAHETS Advisory Board Members:

Chuck Dimick - Dimick Development
Dave Frentress - Glacier Northwest, Inc.
Phil Groff - Aggregates, Inc.
Robin Bitrick - Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Louise Attikai - Navajo Nation
Gary Snodderley - Freeport-McMoRan Baghdad Operations
Randy Hrabe - Volvo Rents
Clifford R. McClain - UNLV College of Education

Dr. Clifford R. McClain is an associate professor for Workforce Education and Development within the Department. His areas of interest and expertise include secondary, postsecondary and adult curriculum development and instructional processes in career and technical education. Throughout the past 28 years he has provided leadership and direction as a Career and Technical Educator in Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Nevada. He has contributed to a wide range of educational endeavors, including curriculum development projects, career and technical education funding efforts, and instructional improvement programs. See full bio.

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