Workforce Trainings

At Fort Hays Tech | North Central, our Workforce Development Heavy Equipment Operation trainings are designed to prepare you for in-demand careers with practical, job-ready skills. Whether you are looking to upskill, retrain, or gain industry-recognized experience, our hands-on courses provide training on brand-new motor graders and excavators equipped with the latest technology. Participants learn real-world operation techniques, safety standards, grade control fundamentals, and equipment maintenance in a controlled, supportive environment led by experienced instructors. Our training emphasizes precision, efficiency, and confidence—ensuring you leave prepared to operate heavy machinery safely and effectively on today’s job sites.

Motor Grader Training

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This training provides hands-on instruction in the operation of an articulated motor grader. Students learn essential techniques for constructing, grading, and maintaining road surfaces, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper equipment handling. Training is conducted using late-model equipment, including Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader and John Deere 620GP Motor Graders, giving students experience with industry-standard machinery.

WHERE: 2940 D Road, Beloit, KS 67420 
DATES: Apr 20-24, 2026, May 4-8, 2026, or May 18-22, 2026 
CLASS CAPACITY: 6 students
EQUIPMENT: Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader & John Deere 620GP Motor Grader 
AWARD: Certificate of Completion (1 credit hour) 
COST: $1,500.00 Per Student
*Food and housing are NOT included in the course cost. Please make all necessary arrangements prior to arriving for training.

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Excavator Training

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This training provides hands-on instruction in the operation of an articulated excavator. Students learn essential techniques for culvert clean-out, ditch cleaning, and tree removal, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper equipment handling. Training is conducted using late-model machinery, including Caterpillar 323 Excavators, John Deere 210 Excavator, and Caterpillar 305 Excavator, giving students experience with industry-standard equipment.

WHERE: 2940 D Road, Beloit, KS 67420 
DATES: Apr 27-May 1, 2026 
CLASS CAPACITY: 6 students
EQUIPMENT: Caterpillar 323 Excavator, John Deere 210 Excavator, and Caterpillar 305 Excavator
AWARD: Certificate of Completion (1 credit hour) 
COST: $1,500.00 Per Student
*Food and housing are NOT included in the course cost. Please make all necessary arrangements prior to arriving for training.

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Samantha Johnson - Director of Workforce Development & Apprenticeships

Samantha Johnson 
Director of Apprenticeships & Workforce Development
(785) 639-5872
 

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