If you want to operate heavy machinery in the U.S. then you should seek national certification. It will help boost your career in so many ways.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) was set up specifically to provide heavy machinery operators a way to get certified on the equipment they operate daily. Due to a shortage in heavy machinery operators and no standardized way to test the ones who are working, a need developed to maintain a standard operating practice that would let employers know they have the best skilled workers on their crew. That’s where national certification came in. Today, the leading construction companies in the world recognize NCCER and ATS is at the forefront of providing safe heavy equipment training.

All ATS schools are accredited by NCCER. That means when you get your diploma from the ATS Heavy Equipment Training School, you are qualified to work anywhere that heavy machinery is in operation. No one can question your skills.

Founded in 1995, NCCER is a not-for-profit agency. When you graduate from an ATS school, you’ll be qualified to work on any equipment any where. It doesn’t matter where you went to school. Your skills will be known as first among the class. And the National Registry of graduates qualified on heavy equipment will be available to employers so that your skills and background can be checked, making it easier for you to get the job you want.

If being a heavy equipment operator is in your future, you’ll want to be certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

Backhoes come in all types of sizes. You will see small backhoes that are suitable for working in tighter spaces and much larger backhoes for bigger construction projects. A good training course will prepare you for operating any size.

Backhoes are Versatile

Even small backhoes can achieve some outstanding results. This is one of the reasons why there are so many owner-operators of backhoes. Small backhoes are relatively inexpensive and offer a great way for entrepreneurial heavy equipment operators to get started on their own. Even if you are not thinking about going into business for yourself, you will find there are plenty of job opportunities for operators of backhoes. You can see them at every construction site that you go to.

Backhoes are used in a range of functions, not just in construction, but anywhere that digging is required. You see backhoes in use in agricultural, mining and even demolition related applications. Anywhere that you need to dig or move material, you are likely to see a backhoe in use.

Training in Backhoes

Getting certification to operate backhoes is a relatively straightforward process. The first thing you need to do is to contact us here at Associated Training Services. We have a nationally accredited training program and schools in various locations around the country. Once you have completed your training, we can take you out of the classroom (and simulated work environment) and put you into a real workplace with our job placement program. Our training schedules come in both full time and part time options. Give us a call today and we can get you on the road to a successful career operating backhoes.