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Heavy Equipment Operations

Applications for August 2025 are open now

Program Coordinator/Instructor: Andy West

Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor: Amy Craig

Students will learn to:

  • Operate and maintain bulldozers, excavators, skid loaders, and other construction equipment
  • Load and move dirt to shape the earth to proper grade for effective site preparation 
  • Perform critical blueprint interpretation, transit level operation, and excavation techniques 

Heavy Equipment Operations - Course Information Sheet

600 hours    20 weeks

August 5, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Monday – Friday  8:00 am - 3:30pm  (CDL/Truck Driver Training will be held September 15 - 26, 7:30am - 4pm)

This program is offered twice throughout the year 

Total Program Charges: $12,027*

Includes tuition, all books, laptop, CDL training, materials, personal protective equipment, all certifications and fees

Breakdown of Total:

  • Tuition & Fees: $10,385
  • Books/Laptop: $1,090
  • Supplies: $552

*tuition and fees are subject to change

Pre-Admission Requirements

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a current valid driver's license
  2. Complete the Heavy Equipment Operations Adult Education application online. You will then gain access to your online account portal. 
  3. Submit a copy of your high school or equivalency transcript through your online account portal.
  4. Upload a current valid drivers license through your online account portal.
  5. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the following link https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.                           
    • Use school code: 012967 for Mid-East CTC Adult Education.

**Students will be required to to pass a drug screen in order to continue in the program. 

 

 CIP CODE: 49.0202 

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