(440 Hrs) Premier Training Program

Columbia Station, OH

Class A / Heavy Equipment / Mobile Crane

Approved for GI Bill® Benefits for Eligible Veterans
County Training Grants (WIOA, BVR, BWC, TAA)
Payment Plan Available

Heavy Equipment Operation

Heavy Equipment Operation provides students with the basic skills and fundamentals needed to obtain an entry-level position in the heavy equipment field. Students will receive NCCER Core Curriculum and Level One certifications. Modular credit will be applied toward NCCER Levels Two and Three. Certifications will be granted on various pieces of heavy equipment.

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CDL Classroom Instruction

Classroom instruction introduces students to the trucking industry—its regulations, laws, taxes, and standards. It covers a wide range of subjects designed to strengthen students’ knowledge of truck driving techniques, maneuvers, and safety awareness.

Driving Range

Driving range instruction teaches students how to properly maintain their equipment, couple and uncouple tractor-trailer combination units, perform vehicle inspections, and practice various backing maneuvers to advance their skill level.

Road Training

On-road instruction introduces students to various traffic situations and roadway systems to develop safe driving techniques. Students apply speed and space management, visual search, communication, shifting techniques, double clutching, progressive shifting, and defensive driving methods to safely operate a tractor-trailer. Approximately 450 miles of on-road training are implemented to develop the students’ performance level.

Total Program Hours: 440 Hrs.

TotalTotal Program Cost: $27,495

GLTDS does not accept cash. All payments must be made by credit, debit, check, money order, or other approved methods.

Effective February 1, 2022, anyone making payments with a credit or debit card will be charged a 3% card processing fee.

Program Objectives

This program is designed for individuals who have no previous tractor-trailer experience and are seeking training to obtain a Class A CDL. It also includes training and certifications on the most frequently used heavy construction equipment, OSHA standards, and mobile crane operations. Training prepares students for the CDL Skills Test, crane certification exam, and entry-level employment as a tractor-trailer driver, heavy equipment operator, oilfield worker, and/or mobile crane operator.



Schedule

Full Time – 11 Weeks
Scheduled Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Closed Christmas 12/25 through New Year’s Day 1/02/26

Expected Graduation Date is calculated based on perfect attendance without any unexpected closures or delays. This date is subject to change.

“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.