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Heavy Equipment Training and Certification Program

Our Heavy Equipment Training is available only to Local Governments of Arizona. These trainings are only offered on-demand, by request for a group of employees. Individuals NOT currently employed through a Local Governmental Agency, here are a few other resources to consider: Empire CatAZ AGCCentral Arizona CollegeAmerica Builder Alliance 


 

Who Can Request Heavy Equipment Training

This program was created as a result of the LTAP Needs Assessment which indicated that 68 percent of local agencies throughout Arizona have a significant need for Heavy Equipment training. Therefore, this program is exclusively offered to Local Governments of Arizona, upon request.

Training & Certification Courses Available

Each piece of equipment is trained for thirty (30) hours a week over a three (3) day period, with a minimum of three (3) participants per piece of equipment. LTAP requires three (3) participants minimum per class and a maximum of 12 participants. If your desired training is not listed above, contact us!

  • Motor Grader I and II
  • Backhoe I and II
  • Bulldozer I and II
  • Front End Loader
  • Wheeled Excavator
  • Gannon (Box Scraper)
  • Bucket Truck (Aerial Lift)**
  • Forklift (Lift Truck Operator)***

NOTE:

  • Bucket Truck (Aerial Lift) is a one (1) day, ten (10) hour training with a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of twelve (12) participants. At minimum, the agency must provide 1 piece of equipment. 
  • Forklift is a one (1) day, ten (10) hour training with a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of twelve (15) participants. At minimum, the agency must provide 1 piece of equipment.

Training Facility Requirements

Requesting agency is responsible for providing the following:

  • Assemblage of all equipment
  • An indoor classroom for 4-5 hours on the first day (Training Room); and 
  • A minimum of 3 to 10 miles of unpaved road or a large work area (Practical Location)
  • Proper materials for the equipment (i.e. fuel, oil, and grease).

To conduct training, the training facilities must be equipped with the following:

  • TV/VCR (or projector/TV laptop hookup)
  • Whiteboard or Flipchart
  • Reliable equipment: one piece of equipment per three participants
  • Equipment support
  • Transportation of equipment to and from training site
  • Training/work area
  • Blue staked
  • Free as possible of obstructions (overhead and underground)
  • Large enough area to hold up to five pieces of equipment
  • *Recommended: Existing job to be rehabilitated or upgraded

Training Policies

Failure to abide by the below policies may result in cancelation of scheduled training or fees. 

  • Agencies typically begin training at Level I (if applicable). The AZ LTAP instructor can “fast track” an agency or agency participant depending on demonstrated experience, technique, and quality of work. 
  • Required paperwork must be returned as soon as possible to ensure course. Training is based on first come, first serve basis.
  • If course is to be cancelled LTAP requires a one-week notice prior to the training start date.

How to Request Training

  • Review the training requirements and policies outlined above before submitting a request. 
  • A completed Training Request Form - Heavy Equipment (fillable) form must be submitted to AZ LTAP at [email protected]. LTAP will send a Training Confirmation once the required documentation has been received. Incomplete forms will be returned.
  • Instructor will follow up with the agency contact pre- and post-training, if necessary. 
  • Training certificates will be sent a few weeks after completion of the training.