National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS). Watch this short video on the excavator heavy equipment profile, to see more of the same videos visit http://www.nahets.org
im 16, ive been driving diggers in NZ for atleast 10 years. its not that hard but it takes a few years to get good, such as smooth movements, judging distances and not killing yourself - obviously haha.
@happytobehim That's all well and good, but 27 years+ ago you didn't need to have licences and safety certs JUST to get into the industry. Anyone wanting to even contemplate becoming a NEW operator now, HAS to go through all the shit to be considered. It's catch 22. The companies hiring want operators with experience.To get experience you need to get a job. To get a job(nowadays) you have to have the appropriate licences. But just having the licence doesn't mean you're experienced. Can't win!
does anyone that has been through NAHETS know about how much it cost? I'm thinking about going....I saw a vid that said it cost one guy 30 grand, does it really cost that much?....If so I think I'll pass.
I just seen another vid with a 4yr.old operating it,with a little practice,how hard can it be??? of course i'm talking about basic operations,anyone knows that experience is the best teacher.
I,ve been an operator for 27 + years run many different machines and have never had a license I think that these heavy equipment schools are a crock of shit they these kids thinking they can be an operator in a few short weeks and 10 grand later and they aren't qualfied to do shit
im 16, ive been driving diggers in NZ for atleast 10 years. its not that hard but it takes a few years to get good, such as smooth movements, judging distances and not killing yourself - obviously haha.
TrentNz01 6 months ago
@happytobehim That's all well and good, but 27 years+ ago you didn't need to have licences and safety certs JUST to get into the industry. Anyone wanting to even contemplate becoming a NEW operator now, HAS to go through all the shit to be considered. It's catch 22. The companies hiring want operators with experience.To get experience you need to get a job. To get a job(nowadays) you have to have the appropriate licences. But just having the licence doesn't mean you're experienced. Can't win!
danboynz 7 months ago
@ArtWithRob A 13 week course will run you approximately $24,000
Alot of that is fuel cost. It is an expensive training program, but the cost
will help you take it seriously.
HardRokMiner 1 year ago
does anyone that has been through NAHETS know about how much it cost? I'm thinking about going....I saw a vid that said it cost one guy 30 grand, does it really cost that much?....If so I think I'll pass.
ArtWithRob 1 year ago
I just seen another vid with a 4yr.old operating it,with a little practice,how hard can it be??? of course i'm talking about basic operations,anyone knows that experience is the best teacher.
RATHAHONNI 1 year ago
I,ve been an operator for 27 + years run many different machines and have never had a license I think that these heavy equipment schools are a crock of shit they these kids thinking they can be an operator in a few short weeks and 10 grand later and they aren't qualfied to do shit
happytobehim 1 year ago
I think they were referring to excavators for domestic and commercial construction... not mining... but yeah.
Man i really wish America would start using metric. Imperial is so annoying.
Measton42 2 years ago
If it was that mere, you wouldn't have used an explicative.
CaptDouchebag 2 years ago
wasnt a competition.the guy in the vid said they weigh upto 244.i was merely saying it wasnt true.
robby844 2 years ago
Not everything has to be a fucking competition. Lighten up.
CaptDouchebag 2 years ago 2