Career school that offers heavy equipment operator training, mobile crane operator training, commercial driver training (CDL), and OSHA Hazmat certification.
Date founded
1959
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
School accreditation
Licensed by Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Specialized accreditation
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
Specialized licensure
NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators), Department of Licensing (Drivers)
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Yes
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
The school operates year round and offers full-time day classes. Training programs from four to 24 weeks are available. Classes start every calendar month.
$100 Registration fee required for each program (included in total cost)
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate
Required for all students
Interview
Recommended, but not required
Applicants must be US citizens and provide copies of photo identification, social security card, and proof of Ability to Benefit (high school diploma, GED, or Entrance Exam which can be taken on site).
CDL students must provide three-year motor vehicle driving record, plus additional pre-requisites specific to this course. Check with Admissions for CDL checklist.
Exams
Required exams
Entrance exam for students who do not have high school diploma or GED.
Students must have recorded actual attendance of 85% or more of each courses' scheduled clock hours, cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or 70% or higher, and no financial indebtedness to this institution or have made satisfactory arrangements to pay all monies due to the school.
WA State CDL students must complete all of the required 160-course hours in order to be eligible to receive the State Certification for Commercial Driver License.
NCCCO Mobile Crane students will only receive a diploma upon successful completion of training and NCCCO testing.
Attendance options
Days
Full time
Short-term courses
Summer school
HazWoper 120, 40-hour course available quarterly on weekends only. All other resident courses are full-time day courses. Many OSHA safety training courses available online via the school's website (powered by 360 Training).
There are no online learning programs for Heavy Equipment Operator or Crane Operator training.
