Excavator Course – National Training, Inc

National Training Schools offers focused training for individuals seeking excavator operation skills in Florida.

As a licensed heavy equipment operator school, National Training Schools offers individual two-week, equipment-specific courses to support different learning goals, including an excavator training course for students who want to specialize in digging, trenching, and site preparation. The Excavator Course provides structured instruction through classroom learning, simulator practice, and hands-on field training. These excavator training classes allow students to develop practical skills and gain experience operating excavators safely and effectively in real-world work environments.

You’ve Got Options

Students may take the excavator operator course or choose to expand their skills later through broader heavy equipment training options in Jacks.

NCCER Registry Recognition

After successful completion of the Excavator Course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and entry into the NCCER Registry for Excavator Operation. This nationally recognized credential confirms that the excavator training meets established industry standards in Florida and is trusted by employers.

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The Excavator Course includes classroom instruction, simulator training, and hands-on lab experience. This focused two-week excavator training program provides students with real-world seat time and practical skills, helping them build confidence and prepare for work opportunities quickly.

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Heavy Equipment Training

Key Advantages

Certified, Industry-Experienced Instructors

Train with seasoned heavy equipment professionals who bring real-world jobsite experience into every lesson, focusing on safe, efficient equipment operation.

Cost-Effective Training Options

Practical programs with competitive pricing and flexible payment options—designed to deliver strong value without cutting corners on training quality.

Modern, Industry-Standard Equipment

Hands-on training using real construction and earthmoving equipment, including loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and articulated machinery—no simulators-only programs.

Safety-Driven Instruction

Every course emphasizes equipment inspections, site awareness, load control, and accident prevention to prepare students for real jobsite conditions.

Career & Job Placement Assistance

Graduates receive ongoing support connecting with construction, utility, mining, and infrastructure employers seeking qualified heavy equipment operators.

Flexible, Time-Efficient Training Options

Weekday training schedules are designed for consistency and structure, with individual 80-hour course options available to help students complete training efficiently around work and personal time constraints.

POPULAR

4,995

PER COURSE

articulated loader course tuition

Start your heavy equipment career with hands-on, NCCER-certified training.

Administration Fee (Non Refundable) $100

Note This administration fee is used to offset investigative costs associated with application review, criminal background check, driving record analysis, credit report, etc.

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COURSE BREAKDOWN AND CURRICULUM HOURS

2 WEEKS (80 HOURS)

“L” indicates lesson. Lessons are numbered sequentially. | RTE = Resident Training Exercises | RTL = Resident Training Classroom Lessons

Course ID	Description	Clock Hours
	Orientation	1
RTL-1	Heavy Equipment Safety	8
RTL-2	Excavator Controls, Pre-Operation Inspection	2
RTL-3	Excavator Types, Uses and Components	2
RTL-4	Excavator Safety, Inspection and Service Guidelines	2
RTL-5	Basic Startup and Operating Procedures	2
RTL-6	Basic Maneuvers and Operations	2
RTL-7	Loading a Transport Unit	2
RTL-8	Low-bed Trailer	2
RTL-9	Excavator Simulator Training and Exercises	25
	Job Placement Assistance	1
	Class Graduation and Exit Interview	1
	TOTAL CLASSROOM THEORY HOURS	50

Course ID	Description	Clock Hours
RTE-1	Heavy Equipment Safety – Performance Tasks	2
RTE-2	Prestart Inspection and Preventative Maintenance on an Excavator	4
RTE-3	Startup, Warm-up, and Shutdown Procedures	4
RTE-4	Excavator Basic Maneuvers	10
RTE-5	Excavator Operation	10
	TOTAL HANDS ON EQUIPMENT PROJECTS & EXERCISES HOURS	30
	TOTAL TRAINING HOURS	80

excavator COURSE SCHEDULE Schedule

80 Hour, 2 week Training Course

Upcoming Starting and Ending dates for our Excavator training classes are shown below

Start	End
January 6, 2025	January 17, 2025
February 3, 2025	February 14, 2025
March 3, 2025	March 14, 2025
March 31, 2025	April 11, 2025
April 28, 2025	May 9, 2025
May 27, 2025	June 6, 2025
June 23, 2025	July 3, 2025
July 21, 2025	August 1, 2025
August 18, 2025	August 29, 2025
September 15, 2025	September 26, 2025
October 13, 2025	October 24, 2025
November 10, 2025	November 21, 2025
December 1, 2025	December 12, 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What is the Excavator Course?

A. The Excavator Course is a focused excavator operator training program that teaches students how to safely and effectively operate excavators through classroom instruction, simulator practice, and hands-on training.

Q. How long does the Excavator Course take to complete?

A. The excavator training course is completed in approximately two weeks, providing concentrated instruction and practical operating experience.

Q. What certification do students receive after completing the course?

A. Students receive a Certificate of Completion and entry into the NCCER Registry for Excavator Operation, a nationally recognized credential valued by employers.

Q. Why Choose the Excavator Course?

A. This excavator operator course is well-suited for students who want to focus exclusively on excavator operation. Concentrated training allows students to build stronger technical skills, understand equipment controls, and follow proper safety procedures without dividing attention across multiple machines.

By focusing on excavator operation, students gain targeted experience that supports career paths involving excavation, trenching, and site development. This approach benefits individuals seeking specialized training through excavator operator training schools in Florida.