Heavy Equipment Operator for Construction
This 120 hour program focuses training on the Dozer and Excavator. These are two pieces of heavy equipment most used by companies and local governments on various new construction projects as well as existing infrastructure. Utilizing immersive simulators, this training allows the individual to learn how to perform a safety and maintenance walk-around of the equipment, gain understanding and confidence of the machine controls, and how to perform basic tasks properly and safely. The use of state-of-the-art simulators and curriculum allows the individual to understand the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment without risk of damaging actual pieces of machinery as well as eliminating fuel consumption and reducing maintenance costs of actual heavy equipment. Additionally, the use of simulators allows actual equipment to stay working on the job site while individuals are training.
| Course Name | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Take all of the following | ||
| Level 1 Bulldozer | $1250 | 60 |
| Level 1 Excavator | $1250 | 60 |
| Or take all of the following | ||
| Level 1 Front End Loader | $1250 | 60 |
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The cost of books and materials may not be included in this estimate. Check the 'Materials list' hyper link on the class search results page for details on each course.