Heavy Equipment Operator
If you are looking for a leader in heavy equipment operator training, look no further. Delta College LifeLong Learning in partnership with AIS Construction Corporation is your key to an exciting and rewarding career in the heavy equipment operator industry. This program is focused on giving you the skills and experience to find employment as a heavy equipment operator. Together we offer training on a variety of heavy equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, wheel loader, forklift and skidsteer.
Our heavy equipment operator training focuses on the hands-on, and skills training aspects of heavy equipment operation. Students will learn to safely inspect and operate heavy equipment under conditions normally found on the job site.
Heavy Equipment Operators are listed as one of Michigan’s Top 50 Hot Jobs. The Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information is projecting an annual projected job growth rate of over 10% through the year 2012 with an average hourly rate of over $20.00 per hour. For complete information, please visit the Michigan Jobs & Career Portal on the official State of Michigan Website
Prerequisites
1. Admission
Students must go through Admission to Delta College. There are several ways to apply to Delta College. For an admissions application, office hours and other important information please contact the Admissions Office.
1. You may apply online.
2. You may also apply in person within the Admissions Office and pick-up the application. Your application will be processed while you are at the college and you will receive your student number.
2. Required COMPASS® Scores/Levels
Students must go through Admission to Delta College and show course readiness with the following COMPASS® test scores prior to registration. Students are exempt from COMPASS® testing with an associates degree or higher. If you are exempt, students must present transcripts to LifeLong Learning prior to registration.
COMPASS®
• Writing – Level 4, Score 70 and above
• Reading – Level 4, Score 81 and above
• Math - Level 2 (Numerical/Pre-Algebra), Score 44 and above
READING: Level 4
COMPASS® - Score 81 and above
ASSET – Score 42 and above
ENG 111 – enrolled in, C- or higher
RDG 097 – C or higher
OAT 095 – B- or higher
RDG 093 – A
ACT English - 20 or higher
WRITING: Level 4
COMPASS® - Score 70 and above
ASSET – Score 42 and above
ENG 111 – enrolled in, C- or higher
OAT 095 – C or higher
WRT 098 – A- or higher
WRT 090 – A
ACT English - 20 or higher
MATH: Level 2
COMPASS® – Numerical/Pre-Algebra Score 44 and above
ASSET – Numerical/Pre-Algebra Score 41 and above
MTH 092 – C or higher
Accessing your Prerequisite Level:
Students who have completed COMPASS® Testing may access their scores through their My Delta account. Within the Student section of MyDelta, click on the "Placement Test Summary" link to calculate your scores. The placement test summary will calculate completed academic course work in combination with your COMPASS®/Asset test scores to give you an overall placement level. If your placement level does not meet the required prerequisite levels listed above for this program, you may need to retake one or more of the COMPASS® assessments. For more information on COMPASS® visit the Testing Center.
3. High School Diploma or GED® Test Credential
It is our recommendation that students who meet the above prerequisites have also attained a high school diploma or GED® test credential (not a high school certificate of completion) prior to participation and/or completion of this program. This recommendation is based on overall student success and hiring standards of many employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
4. Valid Driver's License
Students are required to have a valid driver's license
5. Physical Requirements
Lift at least 40 pounds and be able to climb on and off equipment.
Clothing Requirements
Students must provide safety glasses and steel toed shoes. Students should dress for varying types of weather conditions.
Cost & Schedule
Cost: $6995
Course Number: CVA-1030
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SPRING/SUMMER
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Dates: 8/5/13 - 9/26/13
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Location: AIS Training Center
Bridgeport, MI
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Directions to AIS Training Center
4600 AIS Drive
Bridgeport, MI 48722
From I-75, take Exit 144, Frankenmuth/Bridgeport. Turn East on Dixie Highway. Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Zele Drive. Zele Drive will convert to AIS Drive at its end point.
Questions?
We can help! Call us at (989) 686-9444 or send us an email at lifelonglearning@delta.edu.
LifeLong Learning Personnel has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this guide was accurate at the time it was published. Programs and Testing Services offered and related fees, with other matters contained therein, are subject to change or cancellation without notice by Delta College LifeLong Learning for reasons related to student enrollment, or for any reason, at the discretion of the college. Delta College LifeLong Learning reserves the right to cancel class and test sessions.