Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Delaware Tech's 16-week Heavy Equipment Operator Program is a truly unique, hands-on comprehensive program designed to fill the current needs of local employers. The program was developed with industry experts in Delaware utilizing the nationally recognized NCCER curriculum. Students are taught how to perform on the job site as skilled craftsman as well as how to operate heavy equipment through both classroom instruction, simulator training, and "in-the-seat" equipment operation. With an aging workforce and large percentage of the industry that is ready to retire, NOW is the time to train for your construction career! Training will include:
Fundamentals of compressed air
OSHA Construction Safety
- Safe Forklift Operator Certificate
- ATSSA National Flagger Certification
- Construction Drawings
- Site and Land Surveying
- Earth Moving & Excavation
- Machinery Operations
- Basic Equipment Maintenance
- Simulator and live seat time operating: skid steer equipment, backhoe, excavator, loaders, and dozers'
18 years of age
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
11
Hours
198
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Owens - Non-Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes; NCCER
Training Location(s)
Delaware Technical Community College - Owens
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
OSHA-10, ATSSA National Flagger Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA; Internal Scholarship; SEED+
Refund Policy
For a full refund, you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session. Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund. Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - NCCER
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$300.00 Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1-3 - Pearson Vue
In-State Tuition
$2,595.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,595.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,895.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,895.00
