For Businesses

Empowering Safer and More Skilled Workforces

At Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC), we understand that the strength of any organization depends on the skill and safety of its workforce. That’s why HEC partners with construction firms, government agencies, equipment manufacturers, municipalities and trade associations to deliver customized workforce training and certification programs.

And let’s be honest— if you’re using your equipment for training, it’s not making you money and Your team’s training impacts your bottom line. Partnering with HEC gives your organization measurable benefits in safety, productivity, compliance, and long-term cost control.

Features and Services

Onsite Operator Training

We provide customized training for municipalities, tribal nations, and companies, ensuring operators meet safety and performance standards.

Crane Certification & Recertification

As an NCCCO-accredited training provider, we deliver nationally recognized training for crane certification and recertification designed to keep your crews compliant and confident. This helps businesses avoid OHSA fines and shutdowns.

Workforce Development Programs

From aging teams to new hires, we help organizations upskill or retrain employees quickly, keeping projects internal and reducing reliance on outside contractors.

Custom Training Solutions

We create specialized programs for correctional facilities, underserved communities, or internal safety leaders, driving long-term workforce sustainability.

Here are just a few benefits that come from partnering with HEC for businesses:

Increase Workplace Safety

Proper equipment education ensures operators understand both the machinery and the risks involved, reducing liability and protecting your workforce.

Ensure Compliance

Partnering with HEC helps organizations stay compliant with national requirements.

Our training programs align with current OSHA safety standards and NCCCO operational procedures, providing your workforce with verifiable credentials that reduce risk and liability.

Improve Efficiency

Well-trained operators perform faster, more accurately, and with fewer delays. Research shows that skilled workers can improve project efficiency by up to 20%, reducing rework, equipment misuse, and costly downtime.

A workforce trained through HEC maintains consistency across job sites, ensuring that every employee meets the same high standard of precision and professionalism.

Trained operators learn pre/post trip practices that reduce equipment abuse and maintenance costs.

Reduce Costs

Every hour of equipment downtime affects productivity and profitability. Untrained operators are far more likely to cause costly damage or maintenance issues.

In contrast, teams trained through a heavy equipment college for businesses operate more efficiently, helping companies cut maintenance expenses. Your investment in professional training quickly pays for itself by getting the job done safely the first time.

Build Consistency & Dependability

Consistency in performance is key to maintaining client trust and operational efficiency. HEC’s curriculum establishes a uniform baseline of knowledge and skill across your team, resulting in dependable performance. Businesses benefit from fewer performance gaps, safer job sites, and smoother workflows.

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Programs for Business Partners

At HEC, we offer a comprehensive range of workforce training solutions that help organizations enhance safety, compliance, and technical proficiency across their teams.

Our programs include:

Certificates of Completion

Covering core and advanced training in heavy equipment operation. This program build skill and confidence for long-term career growth.

Certifications (Cranes)

Required by federal law under OSHA and NCCCO standards, crane certifications ensure operators meet all compliance and safety regulations before working on-site.

Recertification (Cranes)

Crane operators must renew their credentials every five years to remain compliant and maintain an active certification status.

Crane Types We Certify In

HEC’s crane training programs prepare your workforce to operate a variety of equipment safely and efficiently.

We offer certification and recertification programs for:

Telescopic Boom Cranes - Swing Cab (TLL)
Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed (TSS)
Lattice Boom Crane (LAT)
Tower Crane (TWR)
Rigger Level I (RIG)
Signalperson (SGP)

Industries We Work With

HEC partners with organizations across multiple industries to strengthen workforce standards, reduce risk, and improve operational consistency:

Government & Infrastructure

Public works departments, infrastructure agencies, and municipal employers manage some of the most demanding and high-risk projects in the country. Partnering with Heavy Equipment Colleges of America empowers these organizations to strengthen their safety culture and maintain compliance with strict state and federal standards.

Our training programs not only help agencies reduce incidents and improve safety ratings, but also create measurable benchmarks that can be tied directly to employee performance and compensation.

Contractors & Construction

For contractors in industries such as utilities, oil and gas, and telecommunications, the cost of inadequate training can include project delays or compliance violations.

HEC’s programs equip workers with the technical skills, confidence, and certifications they need to perform efficiently and safely in high-pressure environments.

Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

Manufacturers depend on trained, certified operators to assemble, test, and maintain complex machinery to exact specifications. Partnering with HEC ensures that every operator on your floor meets national safety and operational standards from day one.

Our programs help OEMs reduce warranty claims tied to operator error, protect equipment integrity, and streamline the onboarding process for new hires.

Trade Associations

HEC collaborates with trade associations to host training programs that strengthen their value offerings and improve safety outcomes across the industries they represent. By working together, we help entire sectors raise the bar for skill, safety, and success.

Correctional Facilities

HEC provides certified heavy equipment training that supports inmate rehabilitation and workforce readiness. Our programs equip participants with in-demand skills, helping reduce incidents on-site and improving opportunities for successful employment after release.

Partner with Heavy Equipment Colleges of America

Investing in your workforce means investing in your company’s future. HEC is one of the leading heavy equipment colleges for businesses, providing your workforce with the tools they need to succeed.

Through HEC’s industry-aligned programs, your organization can:

Meet OSHA and NCCCO compliance standards
Reduce liability and operational costs
Improve project efficiency and workforce consistency
Strengthen your company’s safety record and reputation

Join the leading organizations that have already benefited from HEC’s business training programs.