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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the Heavy Equipment Training Academy located?
A. We currently have three locations in Washington DC. 1629 K Street Northwest (administrative offices),1231 Good Hope Road Southeast (classrooms), 633 Howard Road Southeast (office/training area). The K Street location is conveniently located within 1 block of Farragat North Metro station. The Good Hope Road and Howard Road location is conviently located within 4 blocks of the Anacostia Metro station.
Q. What courses do you offer?
A. We offer two heavy equipment operating courses (Basic and Advanced), a mobile crane/boom truck operating course and a Class A & Class B Commercial Drivers License course.
Q. How long are these courses and what is the tuition for each?
A. The length and cost are listed on the program page.
Q. What are the normal school hours?
A. Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm Saturday 9am-4pm Q. What are the differences between the beginner, advance and fasttrack?
A. The beginner is for some one with no previous equipment operating experience. The advance and fastrack are for individuals with some equipment operationg experience.
Q. Should I take the Advance or Fasttrack Course?
A. If you have previously operated heavy equipment for more than one year but want to touch up your skills and get certified than you may want to take the Fasttrack Course. If you have not operated equipment for more than one year are re-entereing the industry and want to get certified you should take the Advance Course.
Q. Why is the CDL offered with the Heavy Equipment Courses?
A. A CDL is not necessary to operate heavy equipment, however, you may need to take the equipment from one site to another on a truck and a CDL license is required to drive on public roads. You will be very attractive to employers with the CDL than without it. And many contractors require a CDL for employment.
Q. How often do classes start?
A. Generally, new classes start the first monday of each month. Q. Do I need a valid drivers license?
A. No, You do not need a valid drivers license for operating heavy equipment.
Yes, You do need a valid drivers license for the Dump Truck/Mobile Crane/Boom Truck training and all CDL Training.
Q. What previous education do I need to enroll?
A. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, however exception can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Q. Do you have financial aid?
A. No, we are not a title IV school.
Q. Are there student loans or grants available?
A. Yes, Many national banks offer career educational loans. Partners Financial Services, Inc. and Sallie Mae Financial Corporation are other funding sources. Also, students may qualify for tuition assistance through: Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Displaced Workers, Veterans benefits (VA), Vocational Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation. Inquire at your local Workforce Services (Unemployment) Office or Your local Veterans Office. The internet is another source for funding.
Q. Do you have job placement?
A. No, we have job search assistance. We will prepare you every step off the way. The Placement Coordinator and student Administrator maintains a job list of construction and commercial driving positions currently available in the metropolitan area, region and industry. We also will operate a web site available exclusively for the use of our graduated students and participating employers.
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