Certification: Heavy Equipment Operator

1125 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036

Students in this program are trained to become entry-level construction heavy equipment operators. During training students have the opportunity to obtain the skills to operate several types of construction equipment including bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, graders, scrapers, rollers and forklifts. Every student has the opportunity to gain proficiency in a variety of functions on various pieces of equipment. In addition, students are taught how to read and set grade stakes to assist in project engineering. Classroom-related education is incorporated into hands-on training, with a heavy emphasis on safety. Students are tested periodically throughout their training to ensure they have achieved the skill levels reflected on their Training Achievement Record, and are operating the equipment in a safe and effective manner.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.