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Heavy Equipment Operator

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. 490202

Description

This program is a truly unique, comprehensive hands-on program designed to fill the current needs of local employers. Students will learn how to perform the duties of a skilled craftsman on a construction site as well as how to operate heavy equipment through classroom instruction, simulator training, and “in-the-seat” equipment operation. Training will include site and land surveying, earth moving and excavation, heavy machinery operation, basic equipment maintenance, blueprint reading, ATSSA national flagger certification, OSHA safety, and forklift operator safety as well as substantial simulator and live seat time operating skid steer equipment, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and dozers. With an aging workforce that is ready to retire, NOW is the time to train for your construction career! 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

15

Hours

198

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Delaware Technical Community College - Middletown

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

506 North Cass St, Middletown, Delaware

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Name of Credential

Heavy Equipment Operator, ATSSA Flagger, OSHA-10, Forklift

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

SEED, WIOA

Refund Policy

For full refund consideration, your request must be received 72 hours prior to the first course start time. If you withdraw from the course within the first week, you will be eligible to receive a 75% refund. Refunds are not given for courses with 3 or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72 hour refund request policy. Please note that there are some courses with different refund policies. dtcc.edu/continuing-education/non-credit-policy-guide/financial-processes/

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

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)

$270.00 2 Books (NCCER Textbooks)

In-State Tuition

$2,995.00

Other Fees

$1,230.00 Lab Fees Includes all PPE, Fuel, and all vehicle operations.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$2,995.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,495.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,495.00

Demand Occupation(s)

53-7051.00Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
$22.00 per hour
Required Certification: Heavy Equipment Operator Certification, OSHA-10

Provider Status

Approved

Address

506 North Cass St, Middletown, Delaware 19709

Phone Number

(302) 266-3400

Web Address

https://www.dtcc.edu/media/dtcc-website/content-assets/documents/delaware-tech-non-credit-schedule.pdf

Last Updated

Jun 20, 2026

Created

Feb 21, 2025

Renewal

Jul 01, 2026

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