Articulated Loader Training Course | 80-Hour Program

National Training is thrilled to offer an expanded range of training courses specifically designed to meet a wider variety of needs. As a Heavy Equipment Operator School, we understand that not everyone wants to train on multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. That is why we have developed individual 2 week training courses for four different types of heavy equipment: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe.

why choose this course?

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you've got options

Train on one piece of equipment at a time, or take our Heavy Now Course to train on all 4.

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nccer registry

Upon successful completion of the Articulated Loader Course, students may receive a Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the required NCCER modules and assessments earn credentials recorded in the NCCER Registry. Credential attainment is not guaranteed.

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focused, two week format.

National Training, Inc.’s Articulated Loader Training course consists of 80 clock hours and is normally completed in two weeks of full-time training. The course combines classroom, simulator, and hands-on instruction designed to build entry-level articulated loader operating skills.

Current Heavy Equipment Catalog — August 2026, Volume 13

Complete details of this course are contained in our Heavy Equipment Courses Catalog. Click on the catalog image to view and download the PDF version.

National Training Heavy Equipment Courses Catalog, Volume 13, August 2026

ARTICULATED LOADER COURSE SCHEDULE

80 Hour, 2 week Training Course

Upcoming Starting and Ending dates for our Articulated Loader training classes are shown below

2026–2027

Start	End
Oct 12, 2026	Oct 20, 2026
Nov 9, 2026	Nov 17, 2026
Dec 7, 2026	Dec 15, 2026
Jan 4, 2027	Jan 12, 2027
Feb 1, 2027	Feb 9, 2027
Mar 1, 2027	Mar 9, 2027
Mar 29, 2027	Apr 6, 2027
Apr 26, 2027	May 4, 2027
May 24, 2027	Jun 1, 2027
Jun 21, 2027	Jun 29, 2027
Jul 19, 2027	Jul 27, 2027
Aug 16, 2027	Aug 24, 2027
Sep 13, 2027	Sep 21, 2027
Oct 11, 2027	Oct 19, 2027

COURSE BREAKDOWN AND CURRICULUM HOURS

2 WEEKS (80 HOURS)

“L” indicates lesson. Lessons are numbered sequentially.

RTE = Resident Training Exercises

RTL = Resident Training Classroom Lessons

CLASSROOM LESSONS

U.S. Department of Education defines a classroom hour as 1 clock hour which equals

50 minutes of instructor led training plus 10 minute break.

Course ID	Description	Hours
	Orientation	1
RTL-1	Heavy Equipment Safety	8
RTL-2	Articulated Loader Controls, Pre-Operation Inspection	2
RTL-3	Articulated Loader Uses and Components	2
RTL-4	Articulated Loader Safety, Inspection and Service Guidelines	2
RTL-5	Basic Startup and Operating Procedures	2
RTL-6	Basic Maneuvers, Parking and Operations	2
RTL-7	Loading and Offloading an Articulated Loader on a Truck	2
RTL-8	Load, Transport and Storage of Materials	2
RTL-9	Articulated Loader Simulator Training and Exercises	25
	Job Placement Assistance	1
	Class Graduation and Exit Interview	1
	Total Classroom Theory	50

Train safely on National Training's Heavy Equipment Operator Simulator

articulated loader course tuition

$5,095

- Course Fee Breakdown
- Tuition $4,995
- Non-Refundable Administration Fee $100
- Books/Supplies are included
- *NOTES:
- • Admin Fee: Non-refundable; maximum non-refundable charges will not exceed $100.
- • Lodging/Transportation: Optional; costs vary based on individual arrangements.

HANDS ON EQUIPMENT PROJECTS & EXERCISES

Equipment Projects will utilize articulated loaders.

Course ID	Description	Hours
RTE-1	Heavy Equipment Safety – Performance Tasks	2
RTE-2	Prestart Inspection and Preventative Maintenance on a Loader	4
RTE-3	Startup, Warm-up, and Shutdown Procedures	4
RTE-4	Articulated Loader Basic Maneuvers	10
RTE-5	Articulated Loader Operation	10
	Total Hands On Equipment Projects & Exercises	30
	TOTAL TRAINING HOURS	80