Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuition: $5,500

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 technique. 

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 held at Alexandria and Jena campuses only

Course Schedule

  • August 18 - September 19, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: August 4
       
  • September 8 - October 18, Alexandria
    • Registration Deadline: August 25
       
  • September 29 - October31, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: September 15
       
  • November 10 - December 23, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: October 27
       
  • January 5 - February 6, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: December 22
       
  • January 5 - February 14, Alexandria
    • Registration Deadline: December 22
       
  • February 16 - March 20, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: February 2
       
  • March 30 - April 30, Jena
    • Registration Deadline: March 16
       
  • April 13 - May 23, Alexandria
    • Registration Deadline: March 30

Campus Schedule

  • Alexandria
    • September 8 - October 18
      • Registration Deadline: August 25
    • January 5 - February 14
      • Registration Deadline: December 22
    • April 13 - May 23
      • Registration Deadline: March 30
         
  • Jena
    • August 18 - September 19
      • Registration Deadline: August 4
    • September 29 - October 31
      • Registration Deadline: September 15
    • November 10 - December 23
      • Registration Deadline: October 27
    • January 5 - February 6
      • Registration Deadline: December 22
    • February 16 - March 20
      • Registration Deadline: February 2
    • March 30 - April 30
      • Registration Deadline: March 16