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Common Questions

Honest answers about the program, cost, and what to expect, including what we're still finalizing.

  • American Heavy Equipment Academy (AHEA) is a veteran-founded training academy that prepares students for careers in heavy equipment operation and the construction industry through hands-on, safety-first training.

  • Training covers heavy equipment operation, construction and excavation fundamentals, job-site safety, equipment inspection and maintenance, grading and site preparation, and operator professionalism.

  • Students train hands-on on six machines: Excavator, Bulldozer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer, and Telehandler. Visit the Equipment page to see what you'll practice on each one.

  • Our flagship program runs 8 weeks with hands-on training on 6 pieces of heavy equipment. The Custom Course runs 6 weeks.

  • Graduates receive an AHEA training certificate, OSHA 10, and OSHA 30 (Construction Industry), plus the opportunity to test for NCCER certification on qualifying equipment.

  • Yes. The 8-week program is $18,500 with lodging and two meals a day, Monday through Friday, or $16,500 without lodging. Contact admissions for current availability.

  • Yes. The 8-week program is $18,500 with lodging and two meals a day, Monday through Friday, or $16,500 without lodging. Contact admissions for current availability.

  • The 8-week program includes 80 hours of classroom instruction and 240 hours of hands-on experience with equipment.