National Heavy Equipment Operators School

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Course Number Course Title Clock Hours Credit ACE/CCRS Credit Length of Course Tuition Other Fees not Covered by TA Total
Cost
28 Heavy Equipment Operator Program
  Term I - Correspondence Study 360   18 wks. $3,500.00 $50.00 $3,550.00
  Term II -
Resident Training
201    4 wks. $4,295.00 $0.00 $4,295.00
               
  TOTAL 561   22 wks. $7,795.00 $50.00 $7,845.00
08 Commercial Drivers License Preparation Program
  Term I - Correspondence Study 174   12 wk. $2,200.00 $50.00 $2,250.00
  Term II -
Resident Training
160   3 wk. $2,795.00 $0.00 $2,795.00
  TOTAL 334   15 wks. $4,995.00 $50.00 $5,045.00
18 Commercial Drivers License (Independent Trucker Program)
 
Term I - Correspondence Study
247.5
  16 Wks $1,850.00
0
$1,850.00
 
Term II - Correspondence Study
247.5
  16 Wks $1,850.00
0
$1,850.00
 
Term III -
Resident Training
160
  3 Wks $2,795.00
0
$2,795.00
 
Total
Term I, II & III
655
  35 Wks $6,495.00
0
$6,495.00
  NOTE: DANTES does not reimburse tuition assistance (TA) for courses identified above as "Resident Training". Prospective students should check with their local education center regarding alternative sources of funding for resident training

ADMISSIONS POLICY: High school diploma or equivalent is recommended.
LEVEL OF COURSE OFFERINGS: Vocational; Diploma given, postsecondary technical training.
SPECIAL MAILING AND POSTAGE FEES: No fee is required for first class postage on all course materials mailed in the U.S. and Canada.
TRANSCRIPT FEE: No fee for first transcript; all others $10.
REGISTRATION FEE: Yes, refer to Enrollment Agreement.
PAYMENT PLAN(S): A monthly payment plan is available.
REFUND POLICIES: In accordance with DETC refund policy.
LESSON SUBMISSIONS: Students must submit lessons as they are completed.
COURSE COMPLETIONS TIME AND EXTENSIONS: See course catalog.
GRADING POLICY: A minimum passing grade of 75 is required.
TRANSFER POLICY: N/A
VA ELIGIBILITY APPROVED FOR: Approved as Postsecondary (Correspondence) and one month of benefit for resident (Commercial Drivers License Preparation Independent Trucker Program)
ACCREDITATION: DETC
SPECIAL INFORMATION:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS

Prepare individuals with no (or limited) experience in the operation of heavy equipment for entry level positions within the Heavy Equipment Operations Industry.

Provide the Heavy Equipment Operations Industry, through this basic preparatory program, presented in a distance education/resident training format, with a continued source of new personnel in the construction, forestry, oil development industry, conservation, land clearing, reclamation, landscaping, utilities and other industries, through proper training in both technique and theory.

Prepare individuals in both programs to be knowledgeable and able to intelligently converse with both industry and enforcement personnel with regard to Department of Transportation safety rules and regulations as stated in the code of Federal Regulations and as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

TRUCKING PROGRAMS

Prepare individuals in operation of combination tractor trailer for entry level positions within the trucking industry, both interstate and intrastate.

Provide the Trucking Industry, through this basic preparatory program presented in a convenient distance education/resident training format, with a continuing source of new personnel who are expected to continue training with experienced and professional drivers to gain the additional knowledge and skills provided in longer, more intensive training programs for tractor trailer drivers.