Heavy Equipment Operator


Tuition: $5,500

  • Up to $3,000 scholarships available through application process
  • LMI eligible
  • LMI (Low to Moderate Income) students: Tuition $0
  • Drug test and all instructional materials included in tuition

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 5 - September 6, Sept 8-12 if needed; Jena
  • August 12 - September 20, Alexandria
  • September 16 - October 18, Oct 21-25 if needed; Jena
  • October 21 - November 27, Dec 2-6 if needed; Jena
  • November 11 - December 20, Alexandria
  • January 6 - February 7, Feb 10-14 if needed; Jena
  • February 17 - March 21, Mar 24-28 if needed; Jena
  • February 24 - April 4, Alexandria
  • March 31 - May 9, May 12-16 if needed; Jena
  • June 2 - July 11, Alexandria


Campus Schedule

Alexandria

  • August 12 - September 20
  • November 11 - December 20
  • February 24 - April 4
  • June 2 - July 11

Jena

  • August 5 - September 6, Sept 8-12 if needed
  • September 16 - October 11, Oct 14-18 if needed
  • October 21 - November 27, Dec 2-6 if needed
  • January 6 - February 7, Feb 10-14 if needed
  • February 17 - March 21, Mar 24-28 if needed
  • March 31 - May 9, May 12-16 if needed