Heavy Equipment training courses include two parts:
Part I – Online Theory Training (can be completed online at your convenience)
Part II – Behind the Wheel Training (two days each for Skid Steer, Dozer and Excavator)
Lab dates will be shared with the student upon completion of the online portion of the course.
Training Location: C.A.Fredd Campus
Cost: The training is offered at no cost.
The Heavy Equipment Operator (Bulldozer) training course is offered online, so students can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, using a self-paced, online, and interactive learning approach. After each lesson, participants must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Upon completing the online portion, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 community colleges around the state.
The operator will learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques through online, self-paced coursework and hands-on lab training. This course is designed for students interested in a career in construction, heavy equipment, and earthmoving equipment operations. Operators of all skill levels will learn the concepts, objectives, and safety practices required to operate a bulldozer in construction zone settings. This course teaches you about safety, machine controls, maintenance, inspection, and operating procedures. For experienced dozer operators, it’s a handy tool to refresh their knowledge. Operators learn about issues related to road and highway construction.
After completing the course, participants get 16 hours of hands-on equipment operation training. Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential. This credential may be applied toward credit courses at their local community college.
The Excavator Operator training course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to become proficient and safe excavator operators. Through a combination of online instruction, lab activities, and on-site training, students will learn about the different parts and functions of an excavator, master basic to advanced operation techniques, and gain an understanding of industry-standard safety protocols and maintenance procedures. The course covers essential topics, such as:
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and label excavator parts, demonstrate proper operation techniques, apply safety precautions, and perform basic maintenance. They will also be able to analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of excavator use in different scenarios and apply their knowledge to real-world work environments.
This course is ideal for individuals seeking careers as excavator operators, current operators looking to enhance their skills, or construction professionals wanting to broaden their understanding of heavy equipment operation. With a focus on practical learning and real-world experience, students will leave the course feeling confident in their ability to operate excavators safely and effectively in various construction and demolition projects.
The Heavy Equipment Operator (Skid Steer) training course is designed so students can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, using a self-paced, online, and interactive learning approach. After each lesson, participants must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Upon completing the online portion, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 community colleges around the state.
The operator will learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques through online, self-paced coursework and hands-on lab training. This course is designed for students interested in a career in construction, heavy equipment, and earthmoving equipment operations. Operators of all skill levels will learn the concepts, objectives, and safety practices required for operating skid steers in construction zone settings. Operators learn about issues related to road and highway construction.
After completing the course, participants get 16 hours of hands-on equipment operation training. Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential. This credential may be applied toward credit courses at their local community college.
This training is made possible by The ACCS Innovation Center through the Skills for Success program. As a division of the Alabama Community College System, the ACCS Innovation Center is committed to helping individuals and improving Alabama’s economic strength through accessible and innovative training programs. These programs are designed to address the skills gap and prepare Alabamians for a variety of in-demand careers. The courses offered through Skills for Success are tailored specifically for Alabamians, with the goal of providing quick, industry-recognized training in high-demand career fields. By doing so, the program aims to create a skilled workforce that will benefit the state’s economy.
