Heavy Equipment Operations
Challenge your abilities and be adventurous with this new set of classes!
Effective Training
The Vocational Programs is a collection of classes for students that are adventurous and want to be challenged. These programs range from Heavy Equipment Operations, Basic Forklift Training, Minor Home Repair, Telecommunications and Fiber Optics. All these classes will cover generalized safety and proper usage of tooling. The Vocational Programs is a broad scope of classes to challenge your abilities.
Experience is Not Required
You don’t have to have a special driver’s license or previous construction experience to enroll in our Heavy Equipment Operator classes. You can be someone looking for a job, or maybe want to change careers or enhance your skills. The important thing is that you have an interest and desire to learn.
HEO-3100 (Level 1 – Basic Heavy Equipment Operations)
Section #: 76711
Dates: September 15th, 2026 – December 17th, 2026 (no class the week of Thanksgiving)
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 150 Coal Shute Road, Morganton, NC 28655
Cost: $291.20
Instructor: Michael Cali
*Students may qualify for scholarships. Check eligibility for the SECU Scholarship and the Short-Term Workforce Development Scholarship. Contact Lindsay Stump at (828) 448-3597 for more information.
Want to Know More?
Do you have questions? Email Terry Adams at tadams@wpcc.edu.
Phone
828.448.3544