Any 701 member in good standing may register for the Safety Classes (Forklift, Crane Refresher, Hazmat, CPR/First Aid, etc.) at any time up to 1 week prior to class date providing there are seats available. Minimum class size is required and if not met, classes may be canceled and/or rescheduled.
Journeymen in good standing (and working for participating employers) wishing to register for Training Classes must do so by calling the Training Center at (503) 651-1101. Please have your contact information ready when you call.
In the event any particular class is full at the time of your call, we will maintain a backup/wait list. You may sign up for a total of two (2) backup classes as available.
Signing up for an equipment session does not mean that you will obtain a TSP on a piece of equipment. Primary journeyman training seats are reserved for those who do not hold a TSP.
Cancellation Policy: Individuals who are unable to attend their scheduled class must notify the Training Center no less than 1 week prior to the class date. If you are a no call / no show for class, your name may be removed from the list for all additional classes during this training period.
Drug Testing Required: The Operating Engineers Training Center is a drug free establishment. You will be required to take your drug test a few days prior to your first day at training. Testing is conducted for drugs and alcohol by urine sample. The Training Center will mail/email you this information prior to attendance.
OSHA 10 & First Aid/CPR Certifications are now required per changes to the Master Labor Agreement effective January 1, 2016 with regards to obtaining Group 1 status, and retaining the ability to be requested by a new contractor by name.
C-STOP Training is being outsourced to community colleges and other groups. Classes are available at www.cstop.org. Training reimbursement is available with proof of completion (copy of card) and receipt. Submit copies to Dispatch Office: deanna@iuoe701.com or fax 503-650-7715.
This class qualifies students under OR-OSHA regulations as a Competent Person in trenching and excavation work settings.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
The HazMat basic class is 40 hours. Completing it successfully fulfills OSHA HAZWOPER requirements and must be renewed annually. The Refresher is 8 hours and renews a current HazMat Card for one year.
| Class | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40hr Core Class | February 8 – 12, 2027 | 8am – 5pm | Canby Training Center |
| 8hr Refresher | January 25, 2027 | 8am – 5pm | Canby Training Center |
| 8hr Refresher | January 30, 2027 | 8am – 5pm | Canby Training Center |
OETC now offers FMCSA-approved Class A and Class B CDL training for Oregon and Washington. The program includes 40 hours of online training, 80 hours of yard training at the Canby center, and 40 hours of individual over-the-road driver training.
Pre-requisites: A learner's permit from your state of residence and a current DOT medical card are required before starting online studies.
Call (503) 651-1101 to add your name to the waiting list. Please indicate which state you reside in and the type of CDL you are seeking.
Learn to recognize and respond to emergencies, give care to sustain life, and use CPR. Students receive First Aid and CPR certificates valid for two years.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2027 (Wednesday) | 6pm – 9pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 28, 2027 (Thursday) | 1pm – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Designed for employees, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone in construction industry operations. OSHA recommends this course as an orientation to occupational safety and health under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 – 5, 2027 | 8am – 5pm | Canby Training Center |
Entry-level general awareness for recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. Both sessions must be attended for each listed set.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2027 | Wednesday | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 28, 2027 (must attend both) | Thursday | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
NCCCO Written & Practical Exams are offered to 701 members in good standing pending participation and industry need. Call the Training Center to be placed on the notification list for registration deadlines and testing dates, or visit www.nccco.org.
This 3-day course satisfies 24 hours of classroom and practical training and lays the foundation for NCCCO rigging and signaling written and practical exams. A 701 Rig/Sig card is issued upon successful completion. Must attend all 3 days.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 14 – 16, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 11 – 13, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 15, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
This 4-hour refresher renews previously issued 701 Rigging and Signaling cards.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2026 | 8am – 12pm | Canby Training Center |
| December 17, 2026 | 1pm – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| December 18, 2026 | 8am – 12pm | Canby Training Center |
| December 18, 2026 | 1pm – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Due to the increase in the number of dispatch requests for 701 crane operators with overhead
crane safety cards, the training center will be offering this training in 2026/27. If you miss the class
in November, please call the training center and ask for the wait list for the next available
Overhead class. (503) 651-1101.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 16 – 17, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| November 19, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
A Lift Director is a certified, experienced professional who plans, supervises, and ensures the safe
and efficient execution of all crane lifting operations on a job site. Their role includes assessing lift
conditions, developing lift plans, coordinating with the crane crew and other personnel, ensuring
all equipment and rigging are suitable, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and industry
standards. If interested in taking this class or you miss this scheduled class, please contact OETC
directly and ask to be placed on the notification list for an upcoming Lift Director certification class.
(503) 651-1101.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 9 – 13, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Register on NCCCO.org first for practical testing, then call OETC directly to schedule. You must have completed your NCCCO mobile crane written exams within the last 12 months prior to taking any practical exams.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 14 – 18, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| March 1 – 5, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Contact OETC directly to schedule written recertification testing and/or new candidate written certification testing for the following test dates from November 2026-November 2027. (503) 651-1101
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026 | 9am | Canby Training Center |
| February 13, 2027 | 9am | Canby Training Center |
| May 22, 2027 | 9am | Canby Training Center |
| August 21, 2027 | 9am | Canby Training Center |
| November 20, 2027 | 9am | Canby Training Center |
Contact OETC directly to save a spot in the study groups held the week before written NCCCO testing dates. (503) 651-1101
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| November 12 – 14, 2026 | Canby Training Center |
| February 4 – 6, 2027 | Canby Training Center |
| May 13 – 15, 2027 | Canby Training Center |
| August 12 – 14, 2027 | Canby Training Center |
| November 11 – 13, 2027 | Canby Training Center |
This 3-day course is for operators who have not yet obtained their OSHA required Forklift Safety Card. Participants must demonstrate they meet OR-OSHA requirements to receive the card. Maximum 4 students per class.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 28 – 30, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
This class is for an operator whose 701 Forklift Safety Card is due to expire or has recently expired.
This four-hour class will be held at the Engineer Training Center. Updated Forklift Safety Cards will
be issued to those who successfully complete the class. If interested in taking this class, please
contact OETC directly and ask to be placed on the notification list for an upcoming class. (503) 651-
1101.
NCCCO Telehandler Study Group
This class will prepare participants for the NCCCO Telehandler Operator certification, with testing
completed during the scheduled class week. The Written exam covers four key knowledge areas
related to telehandler operation: Conducting pre-operational inspections, evaluating jobsite
conditions, prepare pre-lift preparations, and operate the telehandler. The Practical exam uses a
fixed rough-terrain forklift with a telescopic boom to evaluate the operator’s ability to safely lift,
transport, and place loads in a horizontal or vertical plane using forks or a variety of other approved
lifting attachments.
Participants will receive a study packet (prior to attendance) to review in preparation for the class. The
first two days will focus on reviewing the required curriculum, with the remainder of the week
dedicated to testing. Participants should be prepared to purchase their exams the week leading up to
the class. Written fee to NCCCO is $105 and Practical fee to NCCCO is $95 (subject to change by
NCCCO). Members are required to pay these fees out of pocket and may seek reimbursement from
the training fund at a later date with proof of completion and payment.
Beginning January 2027, the State of Washington will require this certification for forklift
operation.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 30 - December 4, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| December 7 – 11, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 4 – 8, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 18 – 22, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| March 1 – 5, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
All classes are held at the Engineer Training Center, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Work boots required. Bring rain gear.
All equipment operators are expected to have a working knowledge of grade, including reading grade stakes. Skills will be tested during equipment training.
Journeymen may only sign up for one equipment category and place their name on the backup list for two other categories. Signing up does not guarantee placement on any equipment other than the registered category.
Covers construction math, stake reading, definitions, and grade checking instruments. Designed for operators with limited or no understanding of grade.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 30 - December 4, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| December 7 – 11, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 11 – 15, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Introduction to GPS theory, rover operation, site calibration, and automation setup and operation for Excavator and Dozer.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 14 – 18, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| February 15 – 19, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
All equipment classes below are 2-week sessions (8am–4pm) intended for operators with little or no experience.
For students with little to no crane experience. Covers introduction to cranes, industry use, and crane operator/oiler responsibilities. Meets training requirements under OAR-437-003-0081.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 9 – 20, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 4 – 15, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| February 1 – 12, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
For students with at least 500 hours working around cranes. Covers rules, regulations, skill upgrades, and NCCCO certification preparation. Meets requirements under OAR-437-003-0081.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 30 – December 11, 2026 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| January 18 – 29, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
| February 15 – 26, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
For experienced mobile crane operators with a current NCCCO crane card. Covers basic tower crane operations, belling, and signaling for tower crane work. Visit www.iuoe.org (member login → Training tab) for 2025 dates.
Pre-requisite: Must pass Written Grades and Equipment exam first.
TSP exams allow journeymen who are already highly skilled operators to move from the "B" or Group 2 list to the "A" or Group 1 list. Exams are given in sets of three.
Equipment choices for excavation operators: Loader, Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe, or Roller. Fail one test and you are done with TSP (Shotgun) testing.
Four days are allocated for completion of the 3 equipment exams (written and practical). No extensions will be granted. The class is limited to 5 excavation students.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation Shotgun Testing | March 1 – 5, 2027 | 8am – 4pm | Canby Training Center |
Specialized training in Crosby, Texas must be sponsored and registered by the Local. Visit www.iuoe.org (member login → Training → International Training Center) for details. Students should attend Local 701 training center classes prior to being sponsored. Contact Deanna or Amanda at Local 701: (503) 650-7721.
Individuals interested in pipeline training must be sponsored and registered by their Local. Students must already be accomplished equipment operators to be eligible. Pipeline classes are held in Crosby, Texas and Boston, Kentucky. Visit www.iuoe.org (member login → Training → Pipeline Training) or call Deanna at Local 701: (503) 650-7721.