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Train to become a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Fast-Growing Construction Field

Looking to embark on a fulfilling career as a heavy equipment operator? Look no further than National Training, Inc.’s Heavy Now program. Our highly efficient training system allows you to gain the necessary skills and knowledge in just 4 weeks, ensuring that you’re ready to operate heavy equipment in a matter of days. With a focus on safety and industry-relevant training, we strive to provide you with the expertise needed to succeed in the construction, forestry, mining, and other industries. Our dedicated faculty, varied curriculum, and 350-acre training complex ensure that you receive the personal attention and practical experiences necessary for a rewarding career. As a licensed training provider, we offer a program that is recognized by employers and provides you with a competitive edge in the job market. Don’t settle for less, choose National Training, Inc. for a valuable and comprehensive training experience.

IS A CAREER IN HEAVY EQUIPMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Take the National Training Inc.'s Heavy Equipment/CDL Career Training Readiness Quiz

This fun online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

Construction, the largest service industry in the United States, is experiencing rapid growth. As roads, buildings, and infrastructure projects continue to develop, the demand for skilled heavy-equipment operators in the industry is also on the rise. These proficient operators play a vital role in constructing highways, structures, and utility systems for telephone, electric, gas, and water companies. Their work encompasses the creation of essential elements such as roads, dams, bridges, housing, and flood control measures, making the heavy equipment operator profession of utmost importance in the United States. Moreover, operators contribute significantly to tasks like mining, land clearing, conservation, landscaping, reclamation, land filling, logging, and pipelines.

The heavy equipment operator field not only offers excellent opportunities to individuals who receive proper training but also ensures job security, diverse employment prospects, attractive benefits, retirement plans, and steady compensation. Begin your journey towards a fulfilling career in this essential industry by enrolling in National Training’s Heavy Now Course today.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT CLASS SCHEDULE

Heavy NOW! Course Schedule

208 Hour, 4 week Training Course

Upcoming Starting and Ending dates for Heavy NOW training are shown below

2024

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January 2, 2024 January 26, 2024
January 29, 2024 February 23, 2024
February 26, 2024 March 22, 2024
March 25, 2024 April 19, 2024
April 22, 2024 May 17, 2024
May 20, 2024 June 14, 2024
June 17, 2024 July 12, 2024
July 15, 2024 August 9, 2024
August 12, 2024 September 6, 2024
September 9, 2024 October 4, 2024
October 7, 2024 November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024 November 29, 2024
November 25, 2024 December 20, 2024
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National Center for Construction Education and Research

After successful completion of National Training’s Heavy Now Course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and an entry into the NCCER Registry for the articulated loader, bulldozer, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe.

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Course Breakdown and Curriculum Hours

4 weeks (208 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 2
RTL-1 Introduction to Earthmoving 3.5
RTL-2 Loaders 6
RTL-3 Backhoes 8
RTL-4 Dozers 8
RTL-5 Excavators 8
RTL-6 Heavy Equipment Safety 7.5
RTL-7 Grades, Part 1 10
RTL-8 Site Work 14
Job Placement Assistance 4
Class Graduation and Exit Interview 1
Total Classroom Theory 72

Hands On Equipment

Projects & Exercises

Equipment Projects will utilize bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, and excavators

Course ID Description Hours
RTE-1 Loaders Performance Tasks 18
RTE-2 Backhoes Performance Tasks 34
RTE-3 Dozers Performance Tasks 34
RTE-4 Excavators Performance Tasks 34
RTE-5 Heavy Equipment Safety Performance Tasks 2
RTE-6 Grades, Part 1 Performance Tasks 6
RTE-7 Site Work Performance Tasks 8
Total Hands On Equipment Projects & Exercises 136

Complete details of this course are contained in our Heavy Now Program Catalog. You can  download a PDF version of it by clicking here.

INDIVIDUAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT COURSES

At National Training, we understand that each student is unique, which is why we now offer specialized 2-week courses for four different heavy equipment options: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe. Our comprehensive training programs include classroom instruction, simulator practice, and hands-on/lab training, providing valuable experience specific to your chosen machinery. Join us at National Training to embark on your journey towards becoming a skilled heavy equipment operator. Select one of the courses below to learn more.

bulldozer

articulated loader

tractor loader backhoe

excavator