NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2

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NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2

Course Code: HEO-NCCER2

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills and Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1. It will provide a comprehensive overview of rough terrain forklifts, on-road dump trucks, excavation math, interpreting civil drawings, site work, soils, skid steers, loaders, and scrapers. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

Available Classes

Course Register Dates Price
This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
01/12/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2 ‌‌
This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
01/12/26 - 04/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2 ‌‌
This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/24/26 - 11/19/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2 ‌‌
This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/24/26 - 11/19/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2 ‌‌

VA Funding Available

Classes in this program are approved for VA benefits. Visit our Veteran Benefits for Workforce Training page to learn more.

Funding Opportunities 

This program is eligible for the Volt Toolbelt Trust, which covers up to 100% of registration costs. Visit our Volt Toolbelt Trust page to learn more.

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification is nationally recognized and shows that the holder is highly trained, knowledgeable, and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country. The mission of NCCER is to provide a safe, sustainable, and productive workforce to industry professionals.

  • NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills 6th Edition, ISBN 9780137483341 (you should have this book from the Level 1 course)

  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Trainee Guide, Level 1, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9780136638971 (you should have this book from the Level 1 course)

  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Trainee Guide, Level 2, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9780133402513

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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