Heavy Equipment Operator Advanced (6-10 weeks)
This course is offered to students with some equipment operating experience.
Objective: To attain the fundamental knowledge required to layout and grade an excavation sites, and to acquire the fundamental skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a backhoe/loader, excavator, skid-steer and dump truck.
Description: The basic Heavy Equipment Operator course is a comprehensive curriculum including the fundamental subject matter in web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training) aspects of grade reading, excavation and heavy equipment operation. The complete curriculum consist of 60 hours of classroom training and 120 hours of equipment and field training.The program consist of Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operation Techniques, Instruction in Construction Math, Basic Rigging, Civil Blueprint Reading, Soils, Grade Staking & Checking, Backhoes, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Advanced Safety, Advanced Operational Techniques and Flagger Certification. The graduate will be a Nationally Certified Level III Operator, proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position.
Prerequisites: DOT physical, DOT drug test and Social Security Card.
Schedule: 6 Weeks (Day) 10 Weeks (Evening)
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 240
Tuition: $5,500.00 Books & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
Tuition: $7,500.00 GRADALL option Book & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
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Heavy Equipment Operator Beginner (12-15 weeks)
This course is offered to students with little or no equipment operating experience
Objective: To attain the fundamental and advanced knowIedge necessary to layout and grade an excavation site and to acquire the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a backhoe/loader, excavator, skid-steer and dump truck.
Description: The advanced Heavy Equipment Operator course is a comprehensive curriculum including the fundamental subject matter in web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training) aspects of grade reading, excavation and heavy equipment operation. The complete curriculum consists of 100 hours of classroom training and 200 hours of equipment and field training. The program consist of Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operation Techniques, Instruction in Construction Math, Basic Rigging, Civil Blueprint Reading, Soils, Grade Staking & Checking, Backhoes, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Advanced Safety, Advanced Operational Techniques and Flagger Certification. The graduate will be a Nationally Certified Level III Operator, proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position.
Prerequisites: Assessment test, DOT physical, DOT drug test and Social Security Card.
Schedule: 12 Weeks (Day) 15 Weeks (Evening)
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 360
Tuition: $8,500.00 Books & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
Tuition: $15,000.00 GRADALL option Book & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
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Heavy Equipment Operator Fast Track (3 Weeks)
This course is offered to students with at least one (1) year heavy equipment operating experience
Objective/Description: To meet the needs of certain students and employer’s, HETA’s offers a two week Fast Track course designed for Refresher, Remedial or Entry-level instruction on one piece of heavy equipment. Student will be familiarized on the function and operation of that specific piece of equipment. The student will receive supervised, direct hands-on operation of the equipment with classroom instruction in principles of operation, work site safety and preventive maintenance procedures, advanced safety and advanced operational techniques. Upon successful completion the student will receive a certificate of completion for training on specific heavy equipment. Prerequisites: DOT physical, DOT drug test and Social Security Card. The Fast Track courses include:
FT1-Backhoe, FT2-Excavator, FT3 Wheel/Track Loader
Schedule: 3 Weeks (Day) 5 Weeks (Evening) Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 90 Hours
Tuition: $2,500 Fast Track courses Books & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
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Boom Truck/Mobile Crane Operator/CDL Class B (6-10 weeks)
Objective/Description: The Mobile Crane/Boom Truck Operator, program consist of Orientation to the trade, Basic Principals of Operation, Basic Principals of Rigging, Mathematics for Mobile Crane Operations, Rigging and Crane Safety, Site Conditions and Set-up, Communications, Computer Aids/ Operator Aids, Load Dynamics, Machine Power Flow, Preventive Maintenance, Wire Rope, On-Site Equipment Movement, Comprehensive Load/Capacity Charts, Basic Operations Techniques, Hydraulic/Telescopic Boom Assembly, Advanced Operation Techniques, Emergency Procedures, Lift Planning, Hoisting Personnel, Lattice Boom Assembly, Transporting Requirements and Commercial Driver’s License Prep. The graduate will be a Nationally Certified Level III Operator, prepared for the NCCCO written and practical exams and proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position and a CDL Class B license. The program also consist of web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training). Prerequisites: DOT physical, DOT drug test, driver’s license, CDL Learner's Permit, DMV Driver History Report and Social Security Card.
Schedule: 6 Weeks (Day) 10 Weeks (Evening) Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 240
Tuition: $6,500.00 Books & Tools $350.00 Licensing $225.00
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CDL Class A Tractor Trailer (6-10 weeks)
Objective/Description: The CDL Class A program objective is to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to be qualified as an entry-level, supervised over-the-road or in-town driver of tractor-trailers, heavy duty trucks, dump trucks, and medium-sized delivery trucks. The program is designed to provide tractor-trailer driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no truck driving experience. The program consists of 180 hours of instruction (64 one-student-per-truck driving hours) conducted over 5 weeks. Meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in truck driving. Program consist of instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training. The program also consist of web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training). Prerequisites: DOT physical, DOT drug test, driver’s license, DMV Driver History Report and Social Security Card.
Schedule: 6 Weeks (Day) 10 Weeks (Evening)
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 240
Tuition: $3,500.00 Books & Tools $350.00
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CDL Class B Straight Truck/School Bus (3-5 weeks)
Objective/Description: The CDL Class B program is designed for those students who wish to obtain a Class B CDL license for "straight trucks," including passenger buses, delivery trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, waste trucks and concrete mixers. The program includes preparation for the CDL tests, and basic skills instruction completed in 120 hours. The concentrated program consists of 52 classroom hours of instruction and (68 driving hours), instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training. The program also consist of web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training). Prerequisites: DOT physical, DOT drug test, driver’s license, DMV Driver History Report and Social Security Card.
Schedule: 3 Weeks (Day) 5 Weeks (Evening)
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 9:30 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Total Hours: 120
Tuition: $1,500.00 Book & Tools $350.00
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Training Standards
Training standards will be laid out in the objective statement for each phase of training. The objective statement will clearly state what the students capability and knowledge will be at the end of each phase of training. Although the course is laid out in hours, n Heavy Equipment Training Academy focus will be to "Train to the standard and not time." Simply stated, if a student meets the objective and they can perform the standard, but circumstances prevent them from completing the hours in a block, they will be allowed to progress to training. Performing to the standard also includes the minimum requirements in our Grading System and Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Training Deviations
Heavy Equipment Training Academy reserves the right to deviate from the established training schedule/course chart in the event of inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstance. If weather/equipment malfunctions prevents laboratory operations, training will be conducted in the classroom until laboratory operations can continue.
Instructor/Student Ratio
Heavy Equipment Training Academy will attempt to maintain the following Instructor/student ratio:
Classroom: 1 instructor for every 15 students
Laboratory: 1 instructor to 4 pieces of equipment/4 students(see note)
NOTE: If the heavy equipment is available, Instructor to student ratio in the Laboratory may increase to 5 pieces of heavy equipment per Instructor with the use of radio communications between instructors and students.
Student to Equipment Ratio
Heavy Equipment Training Academy will attempt to maintain the following student/equipment ratio:
Equipment: 3 students for every 1 piece of equipment
Class size will normally be based on a 3 to 1 student to equipment ratio. The optimum class size will be based on student load and equipment on hand. Heavy Equipment Training Academy will adjust class sizes to meet industry/student demands based on the above cited ratios.