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Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 (WCG)

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NCCER's Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum is designed to provide the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operational skills for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment simulator exercises are used to replicate real-life operating scenarios. 

Its modules cover topics such as:
  • Introduction to Heavy Equipment
  • Classification of Heavy Equipment
  • Heavy Equipment Operation Safey
  • Equipment Inspection and Readiness
  • Introduction to Earthmoving
  • Introduction to GPS/GNNS
  • Utility Tractors
  • Skid Steers
Length: 88 Course Hours (52 in-person hours / 36 self-paced online hours)

Prerequisite:  NCCER Core certification

Potential Certifications:  Upon successful completion of all modules in the curriculum, students will receive the National Center for Construction Education & Research Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 certification.

Tuition:  $4,500 Full Price; $1,500 FastForward WCG Price

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Supplies and Fees:  Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Occupational Objective: Heavy Equipment Operations supports mutliple unique training pathways and credentials for Utility Tractors, Forklift, Loader, Dozer, Motor Graders, and more.

Class Details

13 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Mon.  

Location : Patrick County Site Location : 
  Patrick County Site.

Instructor : Michael Scales 

 

Notice

Please read:  I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). Discount is pending availability of funds. As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition: You pay 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn the credential.

Tuition: 

$4,500.00


Registration Closes On
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 05/26/2025, 06/30/2025, 08/11/2025, 09/01/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
5/19/2025 - 9/8/2025 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Michael Scales  Distance Education
5/19/2025 - 9/8/2025 Weekly - Mon 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Stuart, Patrick County Site  Map Michael Scales  Lecture