The Heavy Equipment Operator program serves to meet the growing demand for equipment operators in the construction industry. Students will earn an industry-recognized credential for each level of training. In the Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 training, students will learn equipment safety, basic operational techniques, basic earthmoving, interpretation of civil drawings, the basics of loading, unloading, excavating, and trenching, and more! Students receive hands-on training while using simulators that replicate real-life operating scenarios through rotation-motion platforms and high-resolution 3D displays for excavator and wheel loader equipment. The Level 1 training also includes NCCER Core Craft.
NCCER Core (Bundle Rigger & Signal Person)
Associated Credential: NCCER Core
Dates: June 17 – 28, 2024
Days: Mondays - Fridays
Times: 8:00 AM – 5:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell
Location: Camp Hobbs Suffolk Campus, 271 Kenyon Rd, Suffolk, VA 23437
Tuition: $1,098 (Tuition includes 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) Price: $366
Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 with Core Bundle
Associated Credential: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
Dates: July 8 – August 23, 2024
Days: Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays
Times: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell & E. Smith
Location: Camp Workforce Dev. Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin VA 23851
Tuition: $5,598 (Price includes Core + 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG): $1,866
Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 (Stand Alone)*
Associated Credential: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
Dates: July 29 – Sept 13, 2024 (HEO Level1)
Days: Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays
Times: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell
Location: Camp Workforce Dev. Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin VA 23851
Tuition: $4,500 (Price includes 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG): $1,500
*pre-requisite: NCCER CORE
Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2
Associated Credential: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2*
Dates: August 27 – November 11, 2024
Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
Times: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell
Location: Camp Workforce Dev. Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin VA 23851
Tuition: $4,500 (Price includes 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG): $1,500
*pre-requisite: NCCER HEO LEVEL 1
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Registration Deadline for Non-Credit Classes:
All registration documents must be submitted by 4:00PM one (1) week prior to class start date.
Payments must be submitted by 4:00PM three (3) business days prior to class start date.
For more information, please contact Workforce Development at workforce@pdc.edu or call 757-569-6050.