Manufacturing/Construction/Automotive

Automotive/Autobody

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DMACC partners with area automotive experts to offer auto-related classes for professionals and hobbyists. Familiarize yourself with refinishing materials, equipment, vehicle surface preparation and proper refinishing procedures and techniques. Learn techniques for applying single stage paints and base coat clear coat paint systems plus the latest repair methods for spot refinishing, panel refinishing and overall refinishing. Learn Autobody basics such as: removing dents and rust, using plastic, priming, and painting.​​

Courses Available (but not limited to):

  • Autobody
  • Autobody Painting Techniques

​Courses Offered: Varied Terms
For more information please call 515-256-4911 or email CE@DMACC.edu.​

Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

  • Air Quality Manager
  • Chemical Plant Operations
  • Energy and Environmental 
  • Mechatronics
  • Robotics
  • Process Technician​​​

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

  • Available 24/7
  • Dedicated ed2go student advisor
  • Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 855-520-6806 for details

Horizontal Directional Drilling

​​​HDD Circuit℠ I​​

2024 Fall Dates

  • September 23-27 – FULL
  • October 7-11– FULL
  • October 21-25– FULL

If you are interested in enrolling in this class, please complete the following form and a DMACC staff person will contact you with registration information.

*​​This course requires that two participants enroll together, drill operator and DCI locator.

Request Registration Information​​​​

For more HDD program information contact:
Galen Briggs, Continuing Education Coordinator
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu, 515-256-4905

For registration assistance​ ​​contact:
Lori Hanze
lahanze@dmacc.edu, 515-256-4910


Course Descriptions:

NEW HDD Circuit℠ I
(one-week course) - $4,000/participant

The HDD Circuit I Training Program gets its name from the original HDD Circuit Training Program (renamed HDD Circuit II). This one-week course is designed for the drill contractor looking to onboard and develop new employees into their Horizontal Directional Drilling business. The programs goal is lessening the time it takes to get someone competent on a drill crew while promoting internal career pathing thanks to its segmented training approach. Students can choose between on-rig operation or DCI locating tracks. Because both programs utilize the same content, you can rely on a superior end product this training program is known for.

Outline:

  • Day one – Classroom training (workbook and training materials supplied)
  • Day two-four – Hands-on
  • Driller – bore planning, mix and test drilling fluids, pilot bore and pullback of product/reamer
  • Locator – bore planning, equipment setup and DCI log-while-drilling (LWD
  • Day five – Test out (clean up tools, additional equipment adjustments and post-test)

Training schedule for HDD Circuit I – one-week course

  • Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

F​or more HDD program information contact:
Galen Briggs, Continuing Education Coordinator
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu, 515-256-4905​

DMACC has partnered with Vermeer to provide this multi-faceted training which will include actual drilling equipment operation and classroom time. The overall goal of the training will be to have crews operate safely and productively on an active job site.

Note: Students must be 18 years old by the first day of the course to enroll.​

Tuition and fees

The tuition fee covers the cost of classroom instruction, hands-on machine operation on HDD machines and some related HDD worksite equipment (locators, etc.).

  • Cost of HDD Circuit I is $4,000 per trainee for the one (1) week course.
  • Companies must enroll two students for HDD Circuit I to complete the course together. One drill operator, one walk-over locator.
  • Payment is required at the time of registration.
  • This fee covers the curriculum instruction, materials and use of equipment.
  • Lodging is not covered in the tuition price. Accommodation recommendations will be provided upon enrollment.
  • Program provides lunch Monday through Friday.
  • All necessary safety equipment is provided by Vermeer.

Cancellation policies

The cancellation policy of all HDD courses requires notification 2 weeks prior to class start date for a full refund. Any cancellations and transfers must be processed 14 days prior to the scheduled class start date to receive a full refund. If cancellation or transfer is made within the 14 days prior to the class starting, a 10% cancellation fee will apply. To make a change to your registration, please contact DMACC Registration at 515-256-4910.

For more information

Please contact:
Galen Briggs
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu
515-256-4905

Visit Vermeer's website​​

Manufacturing/Construction

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  • Blueprint Reading Basics
  • Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating​

The DMACC Manufacturing Quality Inspection Certificate will provide you with the background necessary to begin or advance a career in manufacturing. Quality inspectors/technicians perform the critical task of inspecting parts and assemblies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards. By taking precise measurements and comparing those to engineering specifications and drawings, quality technicians work with production and engineering staff to improve techniques. The certificate consists of courses in print reading, precision measuring, technical math and statistics.

285 Total Hours – 2 Terms

Offered: Fall, Spring (Starting August 21st, 2024)

Location: Ankeny

Special funding is available. See if you qualify.

For more MQI certificate program information contact:
Galen Briggs, Continuing Education Coordinator
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu, 515-256-4905


Course Descriptions

Machine Trade Printreading I/MNFT527

60 Hours (2 credit equivalent)

A beginning and intermediate blueprint reading course covering basic visualization of shapes and sizes and freehand sketching of objects. Includes section lining, print alterations and projections.

 

Machine Trade Printreading II

60 Hours (3 credit equivalent)

An advanced blueprint reading course involving study of industrial metal work drawings as they apply to planning and laying out of jigs and fixtures.

 

Machine Shop Measuring/MNFT522

60 Hours (3 credit equivalent)

A study of measurements as used in industry. Units of instruction include tools, gauges, comparators, gauge blocks and inspection practices.

 

Geometric Dimension/Tolerance

15 Hours (1 credit equivalent)

A basic course explaining the GD & T system and the symbols used within it.

 

Applied Math II

45 Hours (offered online) (3 credit equivalent)

A course in algebra and trigonometry for technicians. Topics covered include polynomials, equations, systems of linear equations, factoring, quadratic equations, trigonometry, powers, roots and logarithms.

 

Statistics

45 Hours (3 credit equivalent)

Provide students with a foundation in statistics through the topics of collection, organization, and presentation of data; descriptive statistics; elementary probability; normal and Student t distributions; elements of statistical inference; estimation and hypothesis testing; and linear correlation and regression.

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

  • ​Biofuel Production
  • Certified Additive Manufacturing-Fundamental (CAM-F)
  • Certified Additive Manufacturing-Technician (CAM-T)
  • Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA)​
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
  • Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)​
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)​
  • Chemical Plant Operations
  • Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF)
  • Home Inspection Certificate
  • Indoor Air Quality Manager
  • Indoor Environmentalist Prep
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Mechatronics
  • Process Technician
  • Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF)
  • Robotics Technician

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

  • Available 24/7
  • Dedicated ed2go student advisor
  • Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 855-520-6806 for details

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

  • ​Manufacturing Fundamentals
  • Manufacturing Applications

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

  • Instructor-Moderated 6-week courses
    • Available 24/7. No set class day or time
    • 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
    • Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
  • Self-Guided 3-Month Course
    • Available 24/7
    • NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

OSHA/Forklift

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Safety in the workplace is a top priority, DMACC offers a variety of courses to promote best practices.

​Courses Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Water/Wastewater

Welding

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

  • Mechatronics

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

  • Available 24/7
  • Dedicated ed2go student advisor
  • Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 855-520-6806 for details

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Contact Information

515-964-6800 or Email
DMACC Continuing Education
1111 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50315

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30 am – 4 pm

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