Washington

(*Location is Veteran Only – DoD SkillBridge and Approved for VA Education)

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For Those Who’ve Served and Are Ready for What’s Next

Our Washington campus is reserved exclusively for military servicemembers and their eligible spouses and children ready to take on a new mission: building a future in the essential trades. Our programs in crane operation are designed to give you the skills, structure, and support to thrive in civilian life. As a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)-approved testing site and a proud DoD SkillBridge partner, we’re here to help you move forward with purpose, so your next chapter can be just as powerful as the last.

Programs Offered

We believe in ensuring that our students are well prepared for their future careers, and that includes hands-on experience as well as textbook education. To that end, our program is a mix between practical application and classroom discussion that promotes a deep comprehension of the subject matter. The program that we are proud to offer to our students at this location is:

Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane

About

This location was created to help ensure an education for active duty military members and veterans interested in learning the skilled trade of heavy equipment operation. HEC has been named an approved testing site by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). You can enroll in our programs with confidence and rest assured knowing we will strive to provide you with one of the best educations around.

Our Washington location is one of several locations across the nation. The others include:

Georgia

Oklahoma

California

Once you’ve finished your classroom and skill training at Heavy Equipment College of America in Washington, you will be ready to apply for many different jobs in construction. This includes:

  • Commonly-used Mobile Cranes
  • Safety Operations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Residential and Commercial Construction
  • Road Construction
  • Oil/gas
  • Waste/recycling
  • Mining

Directions

Interested in learning more about our program? Schedule a visit to our location and see for yourself the kind of learning experience that we have carefully crafted to help our students succeed. You can use the map below to help plan out the most efficient route from your home. For even more information or for clarification about how to find our location, contact us today! Our admissions team is always happy to help answer your questions and provide guidance wherever possible.

Contact Information:

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America – Washington - SkillBridge and Veteran Only

  • 4701 McChord Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98499
  • (800) 536-1503

*The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

Request More Information for Heavy Equipment Training

Take a quick look at goals, interests, and skills to see if Heavy Equipment or Crane Operation is right for you. This easy quiz will guide you through the process.

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DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT: The information provided in webpage is for informational purposes only and neither constitutes nor implies any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of any entity, product, service, or organization by the Department of Defense SkillBridge program or any part of the Department of Defense.