Manufacturing/Construction/Automotive
Auctioneer
Learn to call an auction and what it takes to run a successful auction business. This course covers a variety of subjects related to auctioneering including the essentials of setting up an auction business, marketing, contracts, managing sales, online auctions and more.
Going once ... going twice ... enroll now! Learn to become an auctioneer and start your own business.
- Online hybrid - 3-day in person training
- Offered: Spring
Take the Next Step in Your Career
For more information, contact:
Galen Briggs
Program Coordinator
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu
515-256-4905
Automotive/Autobody
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
Courses Available (but not limited to):
- Air Quality Manager
- Chemical Plant Operations
- Home Inspection
- HVAC/R
- Energy and Environmental
- Maintenance
- Mechatronics
- Quality Inspector
- 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 Spring Dates - Registration opens January 15, 2024- April 8-12
- April 22-26 – Full
- May 6-10 – Full
- May 20-24 – Cancelled
2024 Summer Dates
- June 10-14
2024 Fall Dates - Registration opens May 29, 2024
- September 9-13
- September 23-27
- October 7-11
- October 21-25
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:
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Day one – Classroom training (workbook and training materials supplied)
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Day two-four – Hands-on
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Driller – bore planning, mix and test drilling fluids, pilot bore and pullback of product/reamer
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Locator – bore planning, equipment setup and DCI log-while-drilling (LWD
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Day five – Test out (clean up tools, additional equipment adjustments and post-test)
Training schedule for HDD Circuit I – one-week course
For 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
Manufacturing/Construction
- Blueprint Reading Basics
- Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating
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
- HVAC/R Certified Technician
- HVAC/R simulations for Field Technicians
- HVACR Controls/Building Automation Systems
- Indoor Air Quality Manager
- Indoor Environmentalist Prep
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
- Maintenance Technician
- Mechatronics
- Process Technician
- Quality Inspector
- 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
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
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
Courses Available (but not limited to):
- Welder Technician
- Mechatronics
- Maintenance 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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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
