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
Associated Credential: NCCER Core
Dates: August 8 – September 14, 2023
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Times: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell
Location: Camp Workforce Dev. Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin VA 23851
Tuition: $1,098 (Tuition includes 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) Price: $366
Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
Associated Credential: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
Dates: September 26 – November 21, 2023 (Nov 14 holiday-no class)
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Times: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: D. Mitchell
Location: Camp Workforce Dev. Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin VA 23851
Tuition: $3,402 (Price includes 1 certification exam)
Workforce Credential Grant (WCG): $1,134
*Must be 18 years or older. High School diploma or GED is not required.
Visit Workforce Registration to apply for grants, register, and pay for your class.
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.