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*Training and NCCCO testing for tower crane takes place on a self-erecting crane. Self-erecting crane not pictured here.

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Why Choose a Career as a Tower Crane Operator?

Employment for material moving machine operators, such as tower crane operators, is projected to grow 7% from 2020-2030.*

Infrastructure spending is expected to increase, meaning more opportunities will be available.*

*Information provided by The Bureau of Labor Statistics

America’s roads, bridges, water, and sewer systems are in need of repair and maintenance.*

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What You’ll Learn

  • Safe operation practices
  • OSHA and ASME regulations
  • Proper procedures for shutting down the crane
  • How to inspect your tower crane
  • Proper installation of various crane parts
  • Tower crane jargon, metric units, and US customary units
  • Basic machine power flow systems
  • Practical tower crane maneuvers
  • And so much more

Benefits of Choosing HEC

Practical Experience

To ensure you have all the skills employers are looking for, we offer hands-on training with in-class learning. Learn from instructors who are dedicated to your success.

Accelerated Program

You could complete our Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations - Tower Crane in as little as two weeks. This puts you on the track to landing a career in heavy equipment or construction.

Career Services

We don’t just offer knowledge and entry-level skills. You’ll also receive help with resume writing, interviewing, and more. We’ll even help you by contacting employers on your behalf.

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Explore Our Tower Crane Program

Interested in being a Tower Crane Operator? We’ll put you in a position to succeed without wasting months or years of your time. The program was designed to get you the basic skills and certification employers want. You’ll learn the fundamental skills and gain applicable knowledge of tower crane operation. This program is only available at our Georgia location.

Financial Aid Options

Financial restraints shouldn’t prevent you from getting the education and training you need to start your career as a heavy equipment operator. That’s why we offer flexible financial aid options—like affordable loans and state and federal grants. We also accept certified checks, money orders, and most major credit cards to simplify the payment process. Call us today to learn more about our financing options and see if you qualify..

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If you need additional information or directions to this location, simply contact this location at 770-918-2577.

While reading about our locations can give you an idea of what we offer, it’s not the same as experiencing them in person. During your initial phone call with our admissions team, ask about scheduling a visit to campus. This will give you the opportunity to explore our facilities before making a commitment.

If this location isn’t close enough to home, then explore our other locations. We have locations across the country to help students be close to home.

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Heavy Equipment Colleges of America endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and provides training to prepare candidates for CCO examinations.

*The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training. Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory 5-day SFL-TAP workshop. To be considered for an open seat in a CSP you must contact the POC at the installation where you want to attend a CSP and submit your commander authorized/signed participation memo in advance of the start date.

WIOA/TAA funded training may be provided only to individuals who qualify for the program and not only if funds are available.