Tractor Loader Backhoe Training Course | 80-Hour Program
National Training, Inc.’s Tractor Loader Backhoe 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 tractor loader backhoe operating skills.
Students who successfully complete all course requirements may receive a National Training Certificate of Completion and an academic transcript. Where applicable, students may earn NCCER Registry credentials after successfully completing required modules and assessments.
Completion does not make a graduate a licensed or certified heavy equipment operator and does not guarantee employment.
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nccer registry
Students who successfully complete the Tractor Loader Backhoe Course may receive a National Training Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the required NCCER modules and assessments earn a tractor loader backhoe credential recorded in the NCCER Registry. Credential attainment and employment are not guaranteed.
80 hours over two weeks
Our Tractor Loader Backhoe Course consists of classroom, simulator, and hands-on/lab training delivered over 80 clock hours, normally completed in two weeks of full-time training.
This course is designed for students seeking tractor loader backhoe operator training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice. Students train under instructor guidance using equipment maintained at our training complex.
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.
Tractor Loader Backhoe COURSE SCHEDULE
80 Hour, 2 week Training Course
Upcoming Starting and Ending dates for our Tractor Loader Backhoe 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.
HANDS ON EQUIPMENT
PROJECTS & EXERCISES
Equipment Projects will utilize tractor loader backhoes.
tractor loader backhoe course tuition
- 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.
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FAQs
What is included in the Tractor Loader Backhoe Course?
The Tractor Loader Backhoe Course includes classroom lessons, simulator sessions, and hands-on training with equipment at National Training’s 350-acre training complex.
Instruction may cover equipment safety, machine inspection, start-up and shutdown procedures, operating controls, loading techniques, trenching support, grading support, material handling, and jobsite awareness.
National Training does not guarantee employment, wages, licensing, certification as a heavy equipment operator, or specific job placement outcomes.
How long does it take to complete the backhoe operator training?
National Training’s Tractor Loader Backhoe Training course is 80 clock hours. The program is designed to provide hands-on, entry-level training in backhoe operation, equipment safety, inspections, start-up and shutdown procedures, basic controls, trenching support, grading support, material handling, and related jobsite skills.
Students must successfully complete the required course hours and applicable program requirements to receive a National Training Certificate of Completion. Where applicable, students may also receive NCCER Registry credentials for successfully completed modules.
National Training does not guarantee employment, wages, licensing, certification as a heavy equipment operator, or specific job placement outcomes.
Will I receive certification after completing this course?
Students who successfully complete National Training’s Tractor Loader Backhoe Training course may receive a National Training Certificate of Completion.
Where applicable, students may also receive NCCER Registry credentials for successfully completed modules, based on course requirements, attendance, testing, and successful module completion.
National Training does not represent that completion of this course makes a student a licensed or certified heavy equipment operator. There is no state-issued heavy equipment operator license required for this course. Employment, wages, licensing, certification, or specific job placement outcomes are not guaranteed.
Why should I choose National Training’s Tractor Loader Backhoe Course?
National Training’s Tractor Loader Backhoe Training course is designed for students who want hands-on, entry-level training with one of the most widely used machines in construction, utilities, site development, land clearing, and excavation support.
Students train in a structured environment where they can learn basic equipment safety, machine inspection, start-up and shutdown procedures, operating controls, loading techniques, trenching support, grading support, material handling, and jobsite awareness.
The course is taught at National Training’s 350-acre training complex in Green Cove Springs, Florida, giving students room to practice operating techniques under instructor guidance.
Students who successfully complete the course may receive a National Training Certificate of Completion. Where applicable, students may also receive NCCER Registry credentials for successfully completed modules.
National Training does not guarantee employment, wages, licensing, certification as a heavy equipment operator, or specific job placement outcomes.
Eligible graduates may receive job placement assistance, including resume support, employer referrals, and guidance on pursuing entry-level opportunities.