Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

The Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation certificate program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered at the public institution in Minden, LA. This program is part of the transportation and heavy equipment operations field (CIP 49.0202) and prepares students to safely operate construction and earthmoving machinery used in site preparation, grading, and infrastructure projects.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College offers several additional technical programs at its Minden campus, including certificates in Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Barbering/Barber. Students in the Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation program can expect training in equipment controls, safety protocols, site operations, and the operational requirements for various types of heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and graders.