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     Heavy Equipment Operations
 
TRAIN FOR A CAREER AS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
 
COURSE GOALS 
 
To provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to safely operate heavy equipment and to gain entry-level employment in the Construction Related Industry.
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 This "INTENSE HANDS ON" course will cover safety, basic operating procedures and techniques and maintenance for Backhoes, Articulated Haulers, Hydraulic Excavators, Track Loaders, Articulated Wheel Loaders, Skid Steer, Soil Compactors and Bulldozers. Here at LCTI we have 15 pieces of heavy equipment for you to receive training with. We have constructed a large training site that has been developed to enhance your operating skills. While attending LCTI 's Heavy Equipment Operations Training Program you will also receive training on a few other topics that will include; basic surveying, construction math, print reading, erosion and sediment control, soil analysis, OSHA trenching safety, load and securement standards for the safe transporting & hauling of equipment. Assignments and tests, along with numerous operating competencies will be given throughout the course to help instructors and potential employers evaluate the students progress. A skills certificate and competency report will be presented to students who successfully completes the program. 10 hrs of OSHA 500 Construction Safety Training will be conducted and successful students will receive a card from OSHA for the completion of this training.For more information about industry support and some of the class activities download a course brochure.

Program Supported By:

  • Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Eastern PA Chapter 
  • Associated Pennsylvania Constructors 
  • PA Department of Transportation
  • Equipment Used In Training By The Following Manufacturers:  {equipment}
  • CATERPILLAR
  • JOHN DEERE 
  • CASE 
  • INGERSOLL RAND
  • VOLVO

Program Specifications:

  • 130 hours of hands-on practical
  • 50 hours of classroom theory
  • 180 total hours  
  • 6 weeks necessary for completion of weekday classes 
  • 7 weeks necessary for completion of evening and Saturday classes
  • Tuition fee: $5,395.00 plus a $100.00 non-refundable application fee
  • Program is WIB approved-can accept Career Link, TAA/TRA, OVR and VA/GI funding
  • Mastercard / VISA accepted  
  • Ask the Training Coordinator about customized Heavy Equipment Operating training programs for companies, municipalities, townships or individuals. 
  • Call or e-mail Randy Zimmerman at (610) 799-1345 or toll free at 1-877-440-7544 for more information about our combination CDL/A or CDL/B & Heavy Equipment Operations-Transportation Services Class and LCTI's Heavy Equipment Operations - Logistics Forklift Safety Training classes
  • Day Classes; The next Heavy Equipment Operations day classes will begin:  March 10, 2010; April 7, 2010; May 5, 2010; June 2, 2010; June 30, 2010; July 28,2010; August 25,2010; September 22, 2010; October 20, 2010;          November 17, 2010 and  December 15, 2010.
  • Classes start every month.
  • Classes fill up quickly!
  • Call to secure your training date!                                                                         
  • For those that work during the day or have a limited time to train, evening classes are availabile on an open enrollment.(START AT YOUR CONVENIENCE) Monday - Wednesday 5pm-9pm, Thursdays 5pm-10pm, and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm. LCTI can likely work around your schedule in the evening program,
  • Open House is held the last Wednesday of each month. The next Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. By attending an Open House you can discuss your options and your future personally with our Lead Instructor, Dave Fidler.        
  • Experienced and knowledgable instructors teach from actual field experiences.   {project}    
  • Many exciting combination programs have been developed to make you highly marketable for demanding careers.                        
  • Now booking students for our 2010 programs.
  • DUMP TRUCK OPERATION TRAINING ( 90 hrs) Receive your CDL class B License and receive additional DUMP TRUCK OPERATION TRAINING.Train on three different types of dump bodied haul units.  {dump}                                                                                              
  • Do you currently have a clean Motor Vehicle Record, possess a valid CDL class "A" or "B" license and hold a current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate? If so then you can extend your career opportunities by learning DUMP TRUCK OPERATIONS ( 50 hrs) and train on three (3) different types of dump bodied haul units.
  • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CDL CLASS A & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS ( 400 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment Operations, CDL A Tractor Trailer, Dump Truck Operation, Tag along Trailer and Low Boy Trailer Training. {Tag Trailer} {low boy 2}
 
  • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CDL CLASS B & HEAVY EQUIPMENT ( 270 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment Operations, CDL B license training with Dump Truck Operator Training. {2006}

 

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & CLASS A ( 330 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment Operations and CDL class A license. {WHITE}

 

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & CLASS B ( 230 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment Operations and CDL class B license training. {straight truck}

 

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & DUMP TRUCK OPERATOR ( 230 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment and Dump Truck Operations Training program. (PRE-REQUISITE MUST POSSESS EITHER CLASS A or B CDL LICENSE) {booms away}

 

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS/FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING ( 240 hrs) Combines Heavy Equipment Operations with Logistics & Forklift Safety Training on our premises in our live state-of-the-art Distribution Center.
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  • ASK ABOUT OUR "GET IT ALL PROGRAM"  TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CDL/A, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS/FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING(460 HRS - includes Dump Truck Operations, Tag and Low Boy Trailer Training). You will be highly marketable upon successful completion of this program.