Program A Heavy Equipment Operator-Beginner
This course is offered to students with little or no equipment operating experience.
Course Objective
To attain the fundamental knowledge required to layout and grade in excavation sites, and to acquire the fundamental skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a backhoe/loader, excavator, skid-steer and dump truck. The Beginner Heavy Equipment Operator course is a comprehensive curriculum including the fundamental subject matter in web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training) aspects of grade reading, excavation and heavy equipment operation. The complete curriculum consists of 160 hours of classroom training and 320 hours of equipment and field training. The Heavy Equipment Operator Beginner, consist of Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operation Techniques, Instruction in Construction Math, Basic Rigging, Civil Blueprint Reading, Soils, Grade Staking & Checking, Backhoes, Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Advanced Safety, Advanced Operational Techniques, Flagger Certification and Commercial Driver’s License Class B Prep. The graduate will receive a DC Board of Industrial Trades Operators Apprentice License and become a NCCER-Nationally Certified Heavy Equipment Operator, proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test. Entrance Exam.
Program Length: 12 Weeks (Full-Time) 21 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 480
Tuition: $ 8,000.00 License $ 225.00
Program B Heavy Equipment Operator-Advanced
This course is offered to students with some equipment operating experience.
Course Objective
To attain the fundamental and advanced knowledge necessary to layout and grade an excavation site and to acquire the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a backhoe/loader, excavator, skid-steer and dump truck. The advanced Heavy Equipment Operator course is a comprehensive curriculum including the fundamental subject matter in web-based training (WBT), computer-based training (CBT) and simulator training (ST) in addition to theoretical (classroom) and practical (field training) aspects of grade reading, excavation and heavy equipment operation. The complete curriculum consists of 200 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of equipment and field training. The Heavy Equipment Operator Advanced, consist of Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operation Techniques, Instruction in Construction Math, Basic Rigging, Civil Blueprint Reading, Soils, Grade Staking & Checking, Backhoes, Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Transporting Requirements, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Advanced Safety, Advanced Operational Techniques, Flagger Certification and Commercial Driver’s License Class B Prep. The graduate will receive a DC Board of Industrial Trades Operators Apprentice License and become a NCCER-Nationally Certified Heavy Equipment Operator, proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test. Entrance Exam.
Program Length: 6 Weeks (Full-Time) 11 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Training Hours: 240
Tuition: $6,000.00 License $ 225.00
Program C Heavy Equipment Operator-FastTrack
This course is offered to students with at least one (1) year heavy equipment operating experience.
Course Objective
To meet the needs of certain students and employer’s, HETA’s offers a three week Fast Track course designed for Refresher, Remedial or Entry-level instruction on one piece of heavy equipment. Student will be familiarized on the function and operation of a specific piece of equipment. The student will receive supervised, direct hands-on operation of the equipment with classroom instruction in principles of operation, work site safety and preventive maintenance procedures, advanced safety and advanced operational techniques. Upon successful completion the student will receive a certificate of completion for training on specific heavy equipment. The FastTrack courses include: FT1-Backhoe, FT2-Excavator, FT3-Dozer, and FT4-Wheel/Track Loader
Prerequisites: Pass DOT physical & Drug Test. Entrance Exam.
Program Length: 3 Weeks (Full-Time) 4 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 90
Tuition: $2,775.00 License $225.00
Program C.1 Heavy Equipment Operator-Basic
Course Objective
To attain the fundamental knowledge required to layout and grade in excavation sites, and to acquire the fundamental skills necessary to safely and effectively operate a backhoe/loader, excavator, skid-steer and dozer. Students will be taught the function and operation of several types of equipment. The student will receive supervised, direct hands-on operation of the equipment with classroom instruction in principles of operation, work site safety and preventive maintenance procedures, advanced safety and advanced operational techniques. Upon successful completion the student will receive a certificate of completion for training on specific heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator-Basic courses include: Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer, Wheel/Track Loader. (Offered to Maryland and Virginia strudents only).
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical and Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Regular Driver’s License or Identification Card.
Program Length: 3 Weeks (Full-Time) 4 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 90
Tuition: $2,775.00
Program D Dump Truck/CDL Class B
Course Objective
The Dump Truck Operator program consist of the basic principals of preventive maintenance, operation, site safety and positioning, hauling, loading and material capacities, unloading and spreading techniques, weight scales and weight restrictions, drop axles, equipment trailers and driver responsibilities. The program is designed to provide dump truck driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no dump truck driving experience. The graduate will be proficient in operating a dump truck to acquire an entry level position and qualified to take the Class B CDL license exam.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License Class B Learner’s/Instruction Permit with Passenger Endorsement, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 6 Weeks (Full-Time) 11 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 240
Tuition: $7,500.00 License $150.00
Program E Mobile Crane/Boom Truck Operator/CDL Class B
Course Objective
The Mobile Crane/Boom Truck Operator program consist of Orientation to the trade, Basic Principals of Operation, Basic Principals of Rigging, Mathematics for Mobile Crane Operations, Rigging and Crane Safety, Site Conditions and Set-up, Communications, Computer Aids/ Operator Aids, Load Dynamics, Machine Power Flow, Preventive Maintenance, Wire Rope, On-Site Equipment Movement, Comprehensive Load/Capacity Charts, Basic Operations Techniques, Hydraulic/Telescopic Boom Assembly, Advanced Operation Techniques, Emergency Procedures, Lift Planning, Hoisting Personnel, Lattice Boom Assembly, Transporting Requirements and Commercial Driver’s License Prep. The graduate will be prepared for the NCCCO written and practical examinations and certification. The graduate will also be proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position and qualified to take the Class B CDL license exam.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical and Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, CDL Learner’s/Instruction Permit, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 6 Weeks (Full-Time) 11 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 240
Tuition: $7,500.00 License $150.00
Program F CDL Class A Tractor Trailer
Course Objective
The CDL Class A program objective is to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to be qualified as an entry-level, supervised over-the-road or in-town driver of tractor-trailers, heavy duty trucks and dump trailers. The program is designed to provide tractor-trailer driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no truck driving experience. The program consists of 180 hours of instruction (64 one-student-per-truck driving hours) conducted over 6 weeks. This program meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in truck driving. The program consists of instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non-Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 6 Weeks (Full-Time) 11 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 240
Tuition: $6,000.00 License $150.00
Program F.2 CDL Class A Tractor Trailer
Course Objective
The CDL Class A program objective is to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to be qualified as an entry-level, supervised over-the-road or in-town driver of tractor-trailers. The program is designed to provide tractor-trailer driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no tractor-truck driving experience. The program consists of 160 hours of instruction (64 one-student-per-truck driving hours) conducted over 4 weeks. This program meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in truck driving. The program consists of instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non-Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training.
(Offered to Maryland and Virginia strudents only).
Prerequisites:
Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License Class A Learners/Instruction Permit, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 4 Weeks (Full-Time) 7 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 160
Tuition: $2,995.00
Program G CDL Class B School Bus/Straight Truck
Course Objective
The CDL Class B program is designed for those students who wish to obtain a Class B CDL license for straight trucks, including school buses, transit buses or coach buses. The program includes preparation for the CDL tests, and basic skills instruction completed in 160 hours. The concentrated program consists of 72 classroom hours of instruction and (88 driving hours), instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non-Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License Class B Learner’s/Instruction Permit with Passenger Endorsement, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 4 Weeks (Full-Time) 7 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 160
Tuition: $3,000.00 License $150.00
CDL Class B School Bus/Straight Truck
Program G.1
Course Objective
The CDL Class B program is designed for those students who wish to obtain a Class B CDL to operate school buses, transit buses, coach buses or other straight trucks. The program is designed to provide straight truck driving fundamentals to students who have minimal or no straight truck driving experience. The program consists of 120 hours of instruction (44 one-student-per-truck driving hours) conducted over 3 weeks. This program meets the needs of students preparing for the CDL test. The program consists of instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Non-Vehicle Activities and Entry-Level Driver Training. (Offered to Maryland and Virginia strudents only).
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical & Drug Test, Entrance Exam, Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License Class B Learner’s/Instruction Permit with Passenger Endorsement, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 3 Weeks (Full-Time) 5 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 120
Tuition: $1,995.00
Program H CDL Upgrade
Course Objective
This 80 hour course helps to prepare students for the driving skills examination when upgrading from a Class B CDL license endorsement to a Class A or Class C CDL license endorsement to a Class B license endorsement. This course includes 40 hours of pre-trip inspections and 40 hours of driving skills practice. The program consists of instruction in Basic Operation, Safe Operating Practices, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Maintenance and Non-Vehicle Activities.
Prerequisites: Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Entrance Exam, Current DOT Physical Card, Pass Drug Test, Class B or C CDL Driver’s License, Class A or B CDL Learner’s/Instruction Permit, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 2 Weeks (Full-Time) 3 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 80
Tuition: $1,500.00
Program I CDL Refresher
Course Objective
This course is for licensed drivers who hold a valid Class "A, B or C" CDL and need to refresh their skills prior to re-entering the workforce, endorsement preparation or need remedial training after an accident or traffic violation. The program includes instruction in Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving, Defensive Driving, Basic Operation, Safe Driving Practices, Advanced Driving Practices, Vehicle Maintenance and Non-Vehicle Activities.
Prerequisites: Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Entrance Exam, Current DOT Physical Card, Pass Drug Test, Five (5) year DMV Driver History Report/Record.
Program Length: 1 Week (Full-Time) 2 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 40
Tuition: $800.00
Program J Land Surveyor Technician – Spring 2010
Course Objective
This program provides technical Pre-Intern training to students interested in a career as a surveyor and topographic drafter. Training begins with a topical overview of mathematics and principles of measurement. Subsequent coursework trains students to perform linear, transit, topographic, hydrographic, and city surveying. Successful program graduates are able to: Discuss the principles involved in measuring lengths and angles used in surveying. Identify and use the various common surveying instruments. Explain the fundamentals of law for surveyors. Describe the methods used to perform topographic and city surveying. Explain the surveying techniques used for laying out highways and highway curves. Read and interpret architects' drawings and construction blueprints. This program will prep students for entry-level positions in surveying, Government and Engineering firms as a surveying crew member. The graduate will receive a DC Surveyor Intern License from the DC Board of Industrial Trade.
Requirements: High School Grad/GED and Social Security Card. Entrance Exam
Program Length: 28 Weeks (Full-Time) 49 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 1120
Tuition: $8,000.00 License $300.00
Program K Powered Industrial Truck/Forklift Operator
Course Objective
The Powered Industrial Truck/Forklift Operator program consists of Forklift Types, Features and Physics, Pre-Operation Inspecting, Functionality, Driving, Load Handling, Accident Prevention, LGP for Forklifts, Battery and Charging, Safety, Advanced Operation Techniques and Limitations, Emergency Procedures, Workplace-related topics, Forks and Attachment adaptation, operation, and limitations, OSHA Standard, The graduate will be OSHA certified to operate a powered industrial truck and proficient in operating the equipment to acquire an entry level position. For the purpose of operating all-terrain forklifts the graduate will receive a DC Board of Industrial Trades Operators Apprentice License.
Prerequisites: Pass DOT Physical and Drug Test. Entrance Exam.
Program Length: 4 Weeks (4 Full-Time) 7 Weeks (Part-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs (Full-Time)
Schedule Options: Mon - Thurs & Saturday (Part-Time)
Total Training Hours: 160
Tuition: $4,775.00 License $225.00
Training Standards
Training standards will be laid out in the objective statement for each phase of training. The objective statement will clearly state what the students capability and knowledge will be at the end of each phase of training. Although the course is laid out in hours, n Heavy Equipment Training Academy focus will be to "Train to the standard and not time." Simply stated, if a student meets the objective and they can perform the standard, but circumstances prevent them from completing the hours in a block, they will be allowed to progress to training. Performing to the standard also includes the minimum requirements in our Grading System and Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Training Deviations
Heavy Equipment Training Academy reserves the right to deviate from the established training schedule/course chart in the event of inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstance. If weather/equipment malfunctions prevents laboratory operations, training will be conducted in the classroom until laboratory operations can continue.
Instructor/Student Ratio
Heavy Equipment Training Academy will attempt to maintain the following Instructor/student ratio:
Classroom: 1 instructor for every 15 students
Laboratory: 1 instructor to 4 pieces of equipment/4 students(see note)
NOTE: If the heavy equipment is available, Instructor to student ratio in the Laboratory may increase to 5 pieces of heavy equipment per Instructor with the use of radio communications between instructors and students.
Student to Equipment Ratio
Heavy Equipment Training Academy will attempt to maintain the following student/equipment ratio:
Equipment: 3 students for every 1 piece of equipment/vehicle
Class size will normally be based on a 3 to 1 student to equipment ratio. The optimum class size will be based on student load and equipment on hand. Heavy Equipment Training Academy will adjust class sizes to meet industry/student demands based on the above cited ratios.