Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuition: $6,200

Tuition Details
All instructional materials and certification assessments included in tuition.

Low to Moderate Income Opportunities
Students qualifying as low- to moderate-income may be eligible for full tuition assistance.

Course Description
Heavy Equipment Operator training is a program that teaches students to operate heavy equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, and hydraulic escalators. The training program includes theory courses in equipment maintenance, operating techniques, and workplace safety, as well as equipment operation and maintenance techniques. The course requires 240 clock hours.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 16 years old with parental consent
  • Must pass drug screen

Class Details

  • 5 weeks of instruction, 1 week reserved for proficiency demonstrations
  • Classes are held at Alexandria Campus MacArthur site and Rod Brady (Jena) Campus only.

Credentials Earned

  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Level I
  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Level II