Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane

To qualify for enrollment, applicants must be able to read and write the English language and be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Most employers require a drug test; therefore, it is recommended that students are able to pass a drug screening test.

Certain criteria may disqualify an applicant because they may prevent a graduate from obtaining employment; admission may still be granted if the Institution determines the applicant is capable of obtaining employment upon graduation. The Institution will make this determination on a case-by-case basis.

Length. Full Time – 3 Weeks; 120 total instructional clock hours. A clock hour is defined as 50 minutes of instruction in a 60-minute period.

Training hours. Training hours range from: Monday through Saturday 7:00am – 5:00pm. Training times may be adjusted to accommodate seasonal weather conditions, holidays and other unforeseen circumstances. However, all program hours will be offered. Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for additional training time with instructors and for students to make-up any missed coursework.

Class size. The number of students per class range from one to thirty students. Maximum student to instructor ratios is as follows: Classroom Instruction - 30:1, and field instruction - 12:1. The normal training day runs approximately ten hours with a lunch break.

Upcoming start dates. 10/5/2026, 10/26/2026, 11/16/2026, 12/7/2026, 1/4/2027, 1/25/2027, 2/15/2027, 3/8/2027, 3/29/2027, 4/19/2027, 5/10/2027, 5/31/2027.

21102: Basic Principles of Crane. Offers students an introduction to lattice boom crawler crane equipment with an in-depth discussion of terminology and nomenclature. Explains the basic scientific principles associated with lattice boom crawler crane operations.

21103-04: Rigging. This course offers the student an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of rigging. It discusses a variety of rigging gear, components and configurations, and their applications within the mobile crane industry. Students get hands on practice rigging loads to be lifted.

21104-04: Crane Safety. This course introduces the student to various safety aspects of mobile crane operation, including equipment inspection, site hazard identification, and required personal protective equipment. The course discusses how to work with site plans and specifications.

21105-04: Operating a Crane. This course describes the basic functions of a crane as well as standard procedure for starting up and shutting down a crane. It provides the student with the opportunity to become familiar with the actual operation of a crane and the functions of its controls.

21204-04: Wire Rope. This course covers the components of wire rope and inspection requirements and procedures for wire rope, load blocks, and sheaves. It explains proper installation of wire rope, maintenance guidelines, and end terminations and preparations.

21205-04: Computer Operator Aids. Provides information on load moment indicators, anti-two-block devices, load indicators, and other operator aids that are installed in cranes. An in- depth look at the input devices associated with these operator aids and the information they provide is also included.

21306-05: Lattice Boom Assembly. This course will enable students to identify lattice boom components as well as assemble and disassemble lattice boom equipment under the supervision of instructional staff. Students will also calculate the space to determine whether it is adequate to accommodate the lattice assembly

10010: Introduction to Load Charts. This course discusses the importance of load charts and charts that apply to different configurations

10011: Advanced Load Charts. In depth look at load/ capacity charts including crane and boom configurations, crane base configurations, and quadrants of operations. Students will be given exercises to solve the many situations and variations from basic chart information. Students will be introduced to several load charts of various crane models. Students will be shown load calculations and be given exercises to complete.

10012: Trade Standards. This course provides student with lifting, rigging, OSHA hand-signals, site- preparation, and crane set-up techniques as performed in real world construction scenarios. and Mobile Crane d Mobile Crane Operations into one course to provide students uipment and crane operations. be prepared to obtain employment in the heavy equipment as well as an entry level rigger or crane operator. ts are not permitted to enroll directly into this program. o complete training for Level I, Level II and Mobile Crane, I and Levels I and II before enrolling in Mobile Crane.

LAB0061: Operation Rigging and Flagging. This lab is designed for the trainee to put into action what they have learned in the classroom. The trainee will practice and perform various rigging operations. Under the guidance of their instructor, they will select the correct rigging hardware and rig the load to be lifted. Upon completion of this lab, students will be able to correctly rig various loads for lifting.

Housing. Available but not required: $570 – double-occupancy.

Financial aid. Heavy Equipment Colleges of America does not participate in Title IV federal funding. HEC works with several sources of funding, including, but not limited to: Approved for VA Education; Vocational Rehabilitation; Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act; In-house financing; Bureau of Indian Affairs; Students may also pay cash; Other financing options for those who qualify. HEC does accept WIOA funds provided an agreement between the Agency and HEC can be reached.

The demand for skilled and knowledgeable crane operators is projected to continue to grow over the next ten years. According to the BLS as mentioned above, the field of crane operation stands to grow as much as 4% from 2025 to 2035. When you complete your training at HEC, you will be ready to join a growing field with a variety of job opportunities around the country.

Career services. The Institution's job placement service is available to assist graduates with finding employment. Students will undergo a job placement entrance interview/orientation with HEC. HEC will then begin contacting employers within the same geographical area as the students’ zip code, including those zip codes of out-of-state students, post job openings and assist the student in contacting prospective employers. Upon a student's successful completion of the program, the Institution will give each graduate a list of employers who have hired graduates or requested to be on the Institution's list. The Institution does not guarantee any of its graduates that they will become employed as a result of the training.

Training material. Required books and supplies are provided to students. A training book containing the program curriculum is checked-out to students upon enrollment and students return the training book at program completion.

Training environment. Training may take place in a variety of academic environments including but not limited to lecture, hands-on, field, site, and lab. Field training is structured where students are organized in groups.

Licensing. Heavy equipment operators are not required to have any state issued license in Oklahoma. Heavy Equipment Operators do not need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) prior to employment.