Cost For High School Students $0
For Adults (per year) $4,000
Cost information is approximate, please visit the program's website for the most up to date information available.
Forestry & Heavy Equipment | License
Southwest Tech
This is intended for high school students attending from within the district. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
Description
The Forestry & Heavy Equipment program introduces students to forest science and heavy equipment operation. First-year students focus on safe equipment use and forest management, while second-year students engage in community projects and advanced topics like timber harvesting and arboriculture.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B; ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Financial Assistance
Career & Technical Education Funding Sources
For high school students attending from within the district, there is no cost to this program. For students from outside of the district and adults who are not enrolled in high school, local scholarships and other funding sources may be available. Follow the link and contact the CTE center for more information.
State or Local Grant
Private Grant
Other Grant
State or Local Scholarship
Private Scholarship
Other Scholarship
Veteran Educational Assistance Program
Post 9-11 GI Bill
Vocational Rehabilitation
Related Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
- Educational services; state, local, and private
