Heavy Equipment Operator

West Coast Training ETPL
Graduates are qualified to operate heavy equipment, perform site-prep, project layout, grade checking, work on survey crews and receive their flagging certification. Daily Maintenance of Equipment and site safety for efficient and responsible operation in the Heavy Construction Industry. NCCER credentials available for core curriculum and up to 7 pieces of equipment including Motor Grader, Scraper, Bulldozer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Trackhoe/Excavator & Roller.

Financial information

Total tuition

$18,361.60

Total required fees

$100.00

Books and supplies

$1,038.38

Locations

Woodland

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

8 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

400

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

U.S. Citizen, Photo ID, Soc Sec #, HSD or equivalent

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Flagging Certification, NCCER credential, OSHA 10

Certification/license test preparation provided

NCCER Curriculum Written & Practicals

Employment performance results

Program type

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Completion rate

97%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.64

Typical (median) annual earnings

$49,858.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Construction

42%

Manufacturing

9%

Transportation and Warehousing

9%

Wholesale Trade

6%

Administrative Support

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
307
Completion rate
97%
Average number of students who completed each year
102
Gender
Male
96%
Female
4%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
9%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
14%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
100%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%