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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

Program Host

Laurel Ridge Community College

Host Type

Academic programs

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Professional designation

About the Program

Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. Students receive hands-on training using simulators, which replicate real-life operating scenarios through rotation-motion platforms and high-resolution 3D displays for excavator and wheel loader equipment.

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Program Duration

2-3 months