Construction Equipment Operator
Put your skills to work behind the controls.
If you’re ready to get your hands on the equipment, we’re ready to get you in the driver’s seat. At SA国际传媒, you will gain the technical skills to safely operate the heavy machinery used in road construction, utility repair and residential building. Through hands-on training with mini excavators, skid steers and forklifts, you’ll master the equipment while sharpening the communication and teamwork skills that make you a leader on any job site.
Your training goes beyond the machinery to ensure you’re the most qualified person on the crew. You will earn certifications in forklift operation, road flagging, CPR/First Aid, Silica Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards right here.
We connect you directly to the industry, providing regular opportunities to meet potential employers before you even graduate. Whether you want to work in excavation and dirt moving, road work, bridge building, warehouses or commercial sites, you’ll leave with the professional network and technical know-how to start your career.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Employer Partners
Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact SA国际传媒 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASAS Assessment
- Interview with SA国际传媒 staff
Program Information
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CPR/First Aid | 4 |
| OSHA 10 Construction & Silica Safety | 12 |
| Workforce Readiness Skills | 8 |
| Basic Construction Skills (CON:388) | 32 |
| Basic Equipment Operator Lab | 40 |
| Total Hours: | 96 |
Transfer Information
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the Carpentry program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the Credit for Prior Learning page and select "Credit for SA国际传媒 Non-Credit Coursework" to see the "Non Credit to Credit Course Matrix."
Program Contacts
- Email: riesan@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2278
- Location: Peosta