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Month: July 2020 Articles

What Does an NCCCO Rigger Do?

What Does an NCCCO Rigger Do?

by | Jul 26, 2020 | , ,

At West Coast Training, our accredited teachers and trainers specialize in training workers in heavy equipment and providing top-notch certification programs. Our students can maximize their earning power when they complete any one of our courses and become competitive at their company and in their industry. Hands-on instruction is our favorite way to bring those classes into the real world—practical instruction and field training mean students are learning and their success happens in real-time.

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What Types of Jobs Is an Excavator Used For?

What Types of Jobs Is an Excavator Used For?

by | Jul 20, 2020 |

When most people think of popular construction site equipment, machines like bulldozers or large cranes often come to mind. Their versatility and ability to complete large tasks leaves a lasting impression on construction workers and pedestrians alike. But there is another machine that’s extremely versatile and is used on a large majority of construction sites, and that’s an excavator.

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What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

by | Jul 19, 2020 | ,

At the West Coast Training center, we offer different courses to suit your needs and interests. We have training in eight-week heavy equipment operations, four-week mobile crane operator, eight-week crane operator/rigger, and more. We are an Accredited Training Unit for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) for our Heavy Equipment Training program and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) for our Crane program.

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What Is a Bulldozer and How Do I Become an Operator?

What Is a Bulldozer and How Do I Become an Operator?

by | Jul 10, 2020 |

A career in construction is a dream job for many: who hasn’t imagined themselves behind the controls of a bulldozer, helping a building project take shape? Or controlling a crane as they work with a team to assemble some massive new structure? Of course, there are many jobs in the construction industry, and all of them are critically important, but few jobs generate as much demand as heavy equipment operators.

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What Does an NCCCO Rigger Do?

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What Types of Jobs Is an Excavator Used For?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...

What Are My Course Options at the West Coast Training Center?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...

How to Prepare a Resume for Crane Operator Jobs

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What Is a Bulldozer and How Do I Become an Operator?

Information Request Form Information Request Form Don't like filling out forms? No worries, just call us at 800-755-5477 Otherwise, please complete this form and our Admissions Team will get information headed your way, then follow up with you soon! [contact-form-7...