Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 8
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This Food and Beverage course gives participants gain a working knowledge of the key terminology and best practices used in customer service, food safety, management principles, and essential cooking techniques. The laws and regulations that affect food and beverage services and facilities management are also covered. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 15
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This course prepares participants to begin working in an entry-level mental health support role. Participants gain a foundational understanding of mental health care, including common mental health disorders, treatment options, and the fundamentals of patient care. Participants develop an understanding of dementia and best practices for providing safe, respectful, and person-centered support. The training also builds knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a mental health assistant throughout the patient care process, so participants are ready to apply what they have learned in a lab setting. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
This online course provides participants with a comprehensive study of installing manufactured homes in Alabama. The training covers the key factors that contribute to a successful installation, including Alabama zoning regulations, soil conditions, slope and elevation, utility access, and climate factors. Participants also study the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Manufactured Home Installation Standards of the Alabama Manufactured Home Commission. By the end of the course, participants understand the requirements for a safe and stable manufactured home installation in Alabama, preparing them to pursue work as professional manufactured home installers. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Equipment to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3 to 9
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to become proficient and safe excavator operators. Through online instruction, lab activities, and on-site training, participants learn the parts and functions of an excavator, master basic to advanced operation techniques, and apply industry-standard safety protocols and maintenance procedures. The training covers excavator types and applications, components, controls, and attachments, hands-on maneuvers in a controlled environment, safety and emergency shut-off procedures, accident response, industry standards, and routine maintenance and troubleshooting. By the end, participants can identify excavator parts, demonstrate proper operation and safety precautions, perform basic maintenance, and apply their skills confidently in real-world construction and demolition projects. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Equipment to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3 to 9
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This Heavy Equipment Operator (Asphalt Roller) course combines self-paced online coursework with hands-on lab training for participants pursuing a career in construction and earthmoving operations. Participants learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance, and basic operating techniques, with a focus on asphalt compaction and choosing the right roller for the job. The training covers how to safely operate an asphalt roller, perform routine maintenance and service, diagnose engines, troubleshoot problems, and understand electrical systems and hydraulics. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Equipment to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3 to 9
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This Heavy Equipment Operator (Bulldozer) course is offered online with a self-paced, interactive approach, followed by hands-on lab training for participants pursuing a career in construction and earthmoving operations. Participants learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance, and basic operating techniques. The training covers safety, machine controls, maintenance, inspection, and operating procedures, and gives experienced operators a useful refresher. Participants also explore issues related to road and highway construction. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Equipment to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3 to 9
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This Heavy Equipment Operator (Skid Steer) course is designed for participants to learn equipment applications, attachments, operating controls, preventive maintenance, and basic operating techniques. The training is built for participants pursuing a career in construction and earthmoving operations and covers the concepts, objectives, and safety practices required to operate skid steers in construction zone settings, including issues related to road and highway construction. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 6
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This course prepares participants to begin working as an entry-level veterinary assistant in Alabama. Participants gain a basic understanding of veterinary medicine, including routine procedures, common illnesses, treatment protocols, and compassionate patient and client care. The training also builds knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a veterinary assistant, so participants are ready to apply what they have learned in a lab setting. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
