Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Tower Crane

tower crane

Own the Skyline

Some jobs shape the ground. Tower crane operators shape the sky. In this program, we teach you the skills to control one of the most powerful machines in the trades. With hands-on training and instruction, we cover tower crane setup, rigging, signaling, lift planning, and load dynamics. This isn’t just a course. It’s a chance to take your place in an industry that lifts our communities to new heights.

Overview

Picking a career is hard—but for many people, so is deciding if they want to pursue secondary education. You may be hesitant because you feel you don’t have the time or resources. However, Heavy Equipment Colleges of America’s programs are designed to help educate you and prepare you for a career. 

The objective of the Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operators – Tower Crane program is to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to tower crane operation. This prepares students for employment in the field as a tower crane operator. This program is available at our GeorgiaOklahoma, and California locations.

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That highway through the heartland? Route 66 is more than just asphalt; it’s someone’s commitment to connection, their resolve to build a path that brings people together. Each car that speeds along it owes its journey to the hands that paved the way – hands like yours that carve the future out of the present.

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Benefits

We believe in providing students with a non-traditional approach to learning, focusing more on practical experience in hard trades. It starts with combining practical training with supplementary knowledge to develop well-rounded professional skills. 

Here are some of the benefits and valuable experiences you’ll gain from the program: 

Practical Experience

We emphasize the importance of practical training with in-class learning. It’s the best way to prepare students for the real encounters they’ll have on the job.

Two-Week Program

This is an accelerated program that you can fit into your schedule. Finish this program in as little as two weeks and be eligible to enter the labor pool.

Certification

The certifying body for crane operation is the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, NCCCO, which utilizes an outcome-based assessment approach that provides an objective evaluation that meets industry and regulatory standards and accurately measures knowledge and abilities. NCCCO aims to enhance lifting equipment safety, reduce workplace risk, improve performance records, stimulate training, and give due recognition to the professionals who work in, with, and around cranes.

Sarah Virene

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Career Services was always there for me, checking in and making sure I was doing well.

Sarah V.

Career Outlook

Over the next decade, thousands of new openings will be available for certified operators. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for material moving machine operators, such as tower crane operators, is projected to grow 7% from 2020-2030.

Tower Crane Career Outlook

Curriculum & Faculty

Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive and complete education for each student. Through our programs, students can experience hands-on training and informative classroom instruction from knowledgeable instructors. 

Ready to start your rewarding career as a Tower crane operator? Contact us for more information about how we can help you learn the skills necessary for success.