Heavy Equipment

Learn the safety and operation of skid steer loaders, excavator/mini-excavator, tractor/loader, bulldozer, dump truck, and forklift. Classes are offered at the CTE Center in Ellicottville, which is located at 5550 Route 242E in Ellicottville, NY.

opens in a new windowHeavy Equipment Program Infoopens PDF file : includes information on the application process, the safety equipment you will need, what you learn each day of the class, and more!

The 2026 program ran from Monday, July 6, 2026 to Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm each day, and was a big success!  We hope to run the program again the same way in 2027.  Stay tuned for details!

The 2027 program cost has yet to be set.

APPLY (new website): The application for Heavy Equipment is currently closed.

For a paper application, please call us at (716) 376-8211opens phone dialer.

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Security Guard 8-hour Pre-Assignment Course and Annual In-Service

Security guards protect property, maintain security, and enforce regulations and standards of conduct. This eight-hour class is required to be eligible to obtain employment as a security guard in New York State (NYS). Classes are held every September at our Olean Center and cost $110 per person.  Classes are typically on a Tuesday and Thursday in September and run from 4 to 8 pm.

Please call (716) 376-8211 for more information.

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Welding

Students will learn appropriate welding techniques in this 50-hour course. This course includes one-on-one training for MIG, TIG, stick, and creative designs, with the purpose of preparing students to pass a basic pre-employment hands-on welding test. Classes are offered at the CTE Center in Olean.

opens in a new windowWelding Program Infoopens PDF file : includes information on the application process, what safety equipment you will need, and more!

opens in a new windowFall 2026 Schedule for Weldingopens PDF file : To complete this program successfully, we expect students to attend every class. We understand emergencies happen, so up to two absences are allowed.

Fall 2026 Application Information:
The following is the current information for the application and enrollment process for our Fall 2026 Welding program.

• The application will close on Friday, July 31, 2026 (new date); paper applications must be postmarked by or dropped off at the Olean Center by this date, or they will not be accepted.
• Tuition for the Fall 2026 will be $1,320.
• A non-refundable $100 deposit will be due by 4 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026 for all new applicants.
  OR
  We must receive communication from a funding agency that they are planning to fund you for the Fall 2026 program.
• We require a minimum of 20% of the total tuition ($264) to be paid for before class starts; the remaining $164 non-refundable down payment will be due by Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
• If the full tuition is not paid before class starts, you will agree to make payments while enrolled, with the total to be paid off with a minimum of 4 weeks remaining in the class (10/20/26).
• At any point after applying, you may pay more than what is due, up to the total tuition.

APPLY (new website): The application for Welding is currently available online.

For a paper application, please either email us at adulted@caboces.orgcreate new email or call Mary at (716) 376-8211opens phone dialer.
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