Manufacturing/Construction/Automotive
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):
- 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
- April 7-11, 2025
- May 5-9, 2025
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) - $8,000/team of 2 (1 locator & 1 driller)
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 program's 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.
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
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
- Training located at Vermeer in Pella, Iowa
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 $8,000 per team of 1 locator and 1 driller 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/Change Fee Policies
- Name Changes: No Fee but info required. Participant names can be changed by completing the Registration Form again (email lahanze@dmacc.edu for the form link) with updated attendee information any time after the payment is processed up to the Friday prior to the start of the class with no change fee applied.
- $100 fee with cancellation prior to 30 days before class. Any time up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course, if you would like to cancel registration for a refund there will be a $100 administrative fee to cover costs associated with registration and cancellation. If you would like to transfer to another class any time up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course, no change fee would be due. To initiate either of these changes, email lahanze@dmacc.edu with necessary information
- $0 Refunded to Cancel or Transfer within 30 days of class. Within 30 days of the start date of the course, if you would like to cancel registrations or transfer to another class date (resulting in open seats in the class you are leaving), no refund will be given. Please email lahanze@dmacc.edu as soon as possible with this information to allow for class preparation.
For more information
Please contact:
Galen Briggs
gpbriggs@dmacc.edu
515-256-4905
Manufacturing/Construction
- 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.
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
- 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
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):
- 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
