Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Heavy Equipment Operation
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety and OSHA regulationsconstruction math and measurementtechnical communication and career readinessexcavator operationloader operationdozer operationgrader operationskid steer operationgrade reading and site layoutequipment inspection and preventive maintenancesite preparation techniquescapstone projectexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
12 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $12,425 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NCCCO Crane | Industry certification | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators |
| NCCER Heavy Equipment L1-3 | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Site & Earth: Heavy Equipment Operation → Commercial Driving (CDL) → Construction (general)
