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Manufacture Home Installer Helper

This online course provides a comprehensive study of the process of installing manufactured homes in the state of Alabama. The course covers the key factors that need to be considered for a successful installation, including Alabama zoning regulations, soil conditions, slope and elevation considerations, utility access, and climate factors. In addition, the course examines the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Manufactured Home Installation Standards of the Alabama Manufactured Home Commission. By the end of the course, students will have gained a thorough understanding of the requirements for a safe and stable manufactured home installation in the state of Alabama. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to become professional Manufactured Home Installers.

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Excavator Operator

This Excavator Operator Training Course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to become proficient and safe excavator operators. Through a combination of online instruction, lab activities, and on-site training, students will learn about the different parts and functions of an excavator, master basic to advanced operation techniques, and gain an understanding of industry-standard safety protocols and maintenance procedures. The course covers essential topics, such as:

  • An introduction to excavators, their types, and applications
  • Theoretical understanding of excavator components, controls, and attachments
  • Hands-on practice of basic to advanced maneuvers in a controlled environment
  • Safety procedures, emergency shut-off protocols, and accident response   Industry standards
  • Regular maintenance and troubleshooting techniques
  • By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and label excavator parts, demonstrate proper operation techniques, apply safety precautions, and perform basic maintenance. They will also be able to analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of excavator use in different scenarios and apply their knowledge to real-world work environments.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking a career as an excavator operator, current operators looking to enhance their skills, or construction professionals wanting to broaden their understanding of heavy equipment operation. With a focus on practical learning and real-world experience, students will leave the course feeling confident in their ability to safely and effectively operate excavators in various construction and demolition projects.

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Asphalt Roller Operator

We currently offer this Heavy Equipment Operator (Asphalt Roller) training course online, so students can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, using a self-paced, online, and interactive learning approach. After each lesson, participants must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Upon completing the online portion, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state. The operator will learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques through online, self-paced coursework and hands-on lab training. This course is designed for students interested in a career in construction, heavy equipment, and earthmoving equipment operations. Choosing the right roller with the right features for a job is critical when it comes to asphalt compaction. Hands-on roller operation teaches the basics of asphalt compaction. In this course, operators of all skill levels will learn the concepts, objectives, and safety practices required for operating asphalt rollers in construction zone settings. This course teaches you how to safely operate an asphalt roller machine, perform routine maintenance and service, diagnose engines, troubleshoot problems, and understand electrical systems and hydraulics. After completing the course, participants get 16 hours of hands-on equipment operation training. Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential.  This credential may be applied toward credit courses at their local Community College.

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Bulldozer Operator

We currently offer this Heavy Equipment Operator (Bulldozer) training course is offered online, using a self-paced, and interactive learning approach. Upon completing the online part, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state.

The operator will learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques. This course is designed for students interested in a career in construction, heavy equipment, and earthmoving equipment operations. Operators of all skill levels will learn concepts, objectives, and safety practices required for operating a bulldozer in construction zone settings. This course teaches you about safety, machine controls, maintenance, inspection, and operating procedures. For experienced dozer operators, it’s a handy tool to refresh their knowledge. Operators learn about issues related to road and highway construction. After completing the course, participants get 16 hours of hands-on equipment operation training.

Upon successful completion of both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential.

Skid Steer Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator (Skid Steer) training course is designed so students can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, using a self-paced, online, and interactive learning approach. After each lesson, participants must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Upon completing the online portion, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state. The operator will learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance requirements, and basic operating techniques through online, self-paced coursework and hands-on lab training. This course is designed for students interested in a career in construction, heavy equipment, and earthmoving equipment operations. Operators of all skill levels will learn the concepts, objectives, and safety practices required for operating skid steers in construction zone settings. Operators learn about issues related to road and highway construction. After completing the course, participants get 16 hours of hands-on equipment operation training. Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential.  This credential may be applied toward credit courses at their local Community College.