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.