The Heavy Equipment Training Academy (HETA) is a private vocational school established in 2004. The academy provides operational, skills and safety training for heavy equipment used during construction of buildings and facilities. HETA offers customized industrial, remedial and refresher training for individuals and corporations.
HETA provides training for heavy equipment and dump truck operators, mobile crane and boom truck operation, backhoe and excavator training, Class A tractor trailer courses, straight truck training and forklift operations courses. Equipment safety is a priority with HETA and minimizes occupational dangers of operating powerful equipment.
HETA training courses' typical duration is between three to 24 weeks, with total training hours ranging from 40 to more than 1,000 hours.
The Heavy Equipment Training Academy offers employers evaluation tests, which analyze their employees' skills and equipment operation experience. Employers may choose HETA to train employees on certain heavy equipment, which can reduce operational costs.
A person looking to obtain heavy equipment training may enroll with HETA to gain experience or additional heavy equipment operational skills. Persons who have completed courses with HETA can be expected to minimize occupational dangers and risks, according to HETA.