Heavy Equipment Operator Year I

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Training - Hybrid Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship related instruction program is divided into one year segments, each year consists of 150 hours from September- April, with two (2) class sessions per week. This is a hybrid program where 50% is in-person classroom instruction and 50% virtual instruction and/or an online assignment. Students are required to have internet access. This industry-developed program is for a beginner or experienced operator who wants to learn the basics working as a heavy equipment operator or enhance their existing skills. Related instruction covers safety, grade reading, soils, safety, site preparation, heavy equipment maintenance and use of training simulators. Course cost does not include textbook. Required Textbook: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Trainee Guide, Level I, Revised Third Edition Class Schedule: Monday (in person) / Wednesday (virtual) The first week of classes are in-person, then hybrid format starts week of 9/15/25. If school is closed on a Monday, then refer to the "Class Schedule" listed below. No in-person class, but class will be virtual January 19, 2026 February 16, 2026 No class: November 26, 2025 December 8 - 31, 2025