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Heavy Equipment Colleges of America

Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations - Level II - Job Training Program

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
1 - 30 days
Locations
3 locations in California, Georgia, Oklahoma · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Transportation and Material Moving, Construction and Extraction
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) is a private education and training school specializing in training entry-level heavy equipment and crane operators. Founded in 2006, HEC is offers a range of training programs focused around equipment such as wheel loader, backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, mobile crane and lattice boom crawler crane. HEC locations that offer Certificate in Heavy Equipment - Mobile Crane are approved testing sites by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). With four (4) locations across the country, HEC facilities provide an education to many students interested in learning more about skilled trades conveniently, closer to home. HEC's four locations are Georgia, Oklahoma, California - San Bernardino, and Washington (Location is on military base and is VETERAN ONLY - Career Skills Program (CSP) and approved for VA education).

Jobs this program prepares you for

Operating in and around heavy equipment and cranes.

Eligibility & prerequisites

No prerequisite eligibility requirements

Keywords: Trucking, CDL, Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operation, Truck Driver, Truck Driving, Tractor Trailer Operator, Tractor Trailer Operation, Commercial Driver, Commercial Driving, Commercial Drivers License, Commercial Driving License

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ