Mobile Crane Operator Training Program
Ready to gain a strategic advantage for your next career path? At Heavy Equipment Colleges of America, our training programs provide education for individuals looking to prepare for careers in mobile crane operation.
This location is not licensed by the Washington Workforce and Education Coordinating Board to enroll non-veteran students due to its proximity on or adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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About Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
With a powerful national presence and an extensive range of designed programs, we provide rigorous, hands-on technical training complemented by a strong focus on safety. Led by industry practitioners, our programs prepare you to excel and claim your place in the essential trades.
We’ve been recognized as a certified testing location by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), a national organization that trains and certifies crane operators. When you enroll in one of our programs, you can feel confident that we’re committed to providing you with an education.
The HEC Approach:
Why It Matters at Our Washington Campus
- Training alongside fellow service members who share your values
- Instructors who understand a military background and discipline
- Career placement assistance focused on creating job opportunities
- Camaraderie throughout the program lead by professionals in the industry
Our Mobile Crane Program prepares veterans for positions in the construction industry.
Why Choose Our Crane Operator School
Practical Experience
We emphasize hands-on experience aligned with or along with classroom lectures. You'll work with real crane equipment from day one, preparing for actual job site encounters.
3-Week Program
Complete your crane certification in as little as three weeks with an accelerated timeline that fits a mindset of efficient, intensive training.
NCCCO Certification Standards
The NCCCO uses outcome-based assessments. This objective evaluation meets industry and regulatory requirements while accurately measuring your actual abilities, not just test-taking skills.
FAQs
Is this program only for veterans?
Yes. Our Washington location exclusively serves military veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families. This location is not licensed by the Washington Workforce and Education Coordinating Board to enroll non-veteran students due to its proximity on or adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
How does the crane operator training program work?
You’ll receive comprehensive crane operator training preparing you to test for the NCCCO certification in as little as 3 weeks.
Address
Washington Campus
4701 McChord Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
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Our veterans-only crane operator training program fills up quickly, so don’t wait to enroll. Join fellow service members in Washington’s premier crane operator school designed exclusively for those who have served our country.
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Heavy Equipment Colleges of America cannot guarantee employment or career advancement or any particular earnings or salary.
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.