For those looking for a job outside the norms of a 9 to 5, switching careers, or veterans transitioning to civilian life, HEC has provided training that specializes in preparing students for careers in skilled trades.
Established in 2006 with the goal to help students succeed, HEC offers programs across the country that prepare students for careers in heavy equipment and crane operation.
Programs Offered at HEC
The various programs at HEC provide a foundation for students to add more advanced skills and education. These programs blend practical and textbook knowledge with instructors who strive to help students reach their potential.
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I
This program covers the basics of heavy equipment operation. It offers the foundation for all other courses to follow, and what careers are built upon. The objectives of Level 1 are to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to wheel loader, backhoe, and skid steer. To prepare the student for employment in the excavation industry as an entry level operator. - Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level II
Level II builds upon the foundation provided in Level I, while also exploring more advanced heavy equipment operation skills. Once students complete this course and Level I, they are qualified to take the Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Testing (ADEPT) exam, a nationally recognized heavy equipment operations certification that is valued by employers. The objective of this program is to provide the advanced skills and knowledge applicable to wheel loader, loader/backhoe, bulldozer, skid steer and excavator operating and to obtain employment in the excavation industry as an entry-level operator. - Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane
In this course, students discover the fundamentals of crane operations by combining practical experience with textbook knowledge. Topics range from various cabs like swing or fixed-cab hydraulic cranes to crane setup and load dynamics. - Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
This in-depth course covers the fundamentals of operating lattice boom crawler cranes. Topics covered include crane setup, lift planning, load dynamics, rigging, and signaling. The objective of this program is to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to lattice boom crawler crane operation and to obtain employment in the field as a lattice boom crawler crane
operator.
Pre-requisites required: Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane - Associate of Occupational Science in Heavy Equipment (AOS)
In this course, students will learn how to land a job in heavy equipment operation, in addition to how to keep one. The AOS program is taught in a hybrid format both online and in-person.
Why Choose Heavy Equipment Training?
Find Your HEC Location
HEC educates students from coast to coast. The goal at every location is to help students start their new careers by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to succeed.
California
Our location in sunny San Bernardino teaches students about the industry through different programs that develop entry-level skills needed to find jobs.
Programs offered:
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level II
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane
This location is an approved testing site by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
Washington
In picturesque Lakewood, Washington, active-duty military and veterans alike receive an education built to last. Open only for DoD SkillBrige and veterans only, HEC provides valuable industry training and civilian work experience from industry partners.
Program offered:
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane
This location is an approved testing site by the NCCCO.
Oklahoma
Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, HEC trains students to break into the heavy equipment industry.
Programs offered:
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I & II
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
- Associate of Occupational Science in Heavy Equipment (AOS)
Georgia
Just east of Atlanta, our Georgia location in Stonecrest provides a hub for those on the east coast to learn and grow their careers.
Programs offered:
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level II
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
- Certificate of Fixed Cab Crane Operation with Rigging and Signaling
- Associate of Occupational Science in Heavy Equipment (AOS)
This location is an approved testing site by the NCCCO.
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Training and Benefits
At the center of everything HEC does is our students. The training you will receive prepares you with skills, knowledge, and the credentials necessary to forge your path in the heavy equipment industry.
Experienced Instructors
Our experienced instructors are professionals in their fields and expertly equipped to educate. HEC offers the best of both worlds with in-classroom learning and practical textbook knowledge. Our programs can be completed at an accelerated pace, getting you ready for the workforce in as little as three weeks.
Affordable Education
Financing should never be a burden on anyone looking to grow their career. At HEC, get the training you need at a price you can afford. Through loans, state and federal grants, and if you’re a veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through the VA.
Career Services
The career services provided at HEC help ease the transition from training to job placement. We offer assistance in resume-building, mock interviews, and offer an online job board to help all students navigate the job placement process.
Students who have trained with HEC have gone on to start their careers in a variety of jobs, including:
- Safety operations
- Construction (residential, commercial, roads)
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy equipment and crane operation
- Site preparation and management
- Mining, oil, and gas
- Trenching and excavation
- Waste and recycling operations
- Underground and utility operations
Get Enrolled
Starting a new chapter in your life can be exhilarating and daunting but HEC is here to help you every step of the way. We are ready to help build you into the person you want to be. Contact us at (866) 580-5717 or request more information here.
