Many people who come to Associated Training Services are curious as to just what heavy equipment training involves. Our training programs are designed to prepare our students for a real workplace as much as possible and our heavy equipment training techniques are designed to get you there in a step-by-step process that is as efficient as possible.

We don’t want to waste your time or ours in your heavy equipment training, but we do want to be sure that you learn all of the components thoroughly. Your heavy equipment training will come in both theoretical and practical forms. Our theory lessons will give you a detailed knowledge of the heavy equipment that you are training to use. Our practical lessons will have you put that knowledge into practice as you would in a real workplace. As you gain more competence from your heavy equipment training, the difficulty of the practical lessons will progress. Our simulated work environments give you a real feel for what it is like to handle heavy equipment on the job.

If you have never done practical training before, it can be intense and even a little stressful. We are not naturally born with the skills that are required to run heavy equipment. They must be learned and then put into practice. It is our hope that you can go straight from our heavy equipment training into the workforce and our programs aim to prepare you to do just that. Heavy equipment training can be tough at times, but it is well worth the effort.

If you have any questions about our heavy equipment training programs, please do not hesitate to contact us at Associated Training Services.

Our heavy equipment training programs here at Associated Training Services are not exactly easy work. This is a tough industry and it is our aim to prepare people for real work as best we can.

Training Schedules at ATS

Our students are made up of two types of people, those that work and those that do not. If you are currently employed and wish to continue working while you undertake our training program, it is possible. We offer two types of training schedules: a full time schedule for those that are not working and a part time schedule for those who wish to complete their various course modules after work hours.

Our full time course is intensive; the idea behind it is to get you through the course as quickly as possible, so that you can get out and find a better job. The part time schedule is designed to work around your lifestyle so that you can go through your training and continue earning a wage.

Equipment Training at ATS

Our educational goal here at ATS is to prepare our students for life in a real workplace. We do that by creating a simulated work environment. You will get to put heavy equipment to use in conditions that are similar to those on a real job site. Our training is not all practical; there is some theory involved. Both our practical and theoretical training components are taught by our experienced professional instructors.

Are you interested in training with us here at Associated Training Services? To learn more about our training programs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Training to use heavy equipment is one of the smartest career decisions that any construction worker can make. If you have been involved in the unskilled labor side of construction, you will know exactly how limiting a lack of skills and certification can be. Most people are put off training by the expense and the time that is involved in order to get the certification that you need. These are both poor reasons not to do something that will make your life more financially stable and make your work easier.

Training costs money, that much is true. Training in heavy equipment can be quite expensive as well. Heavy equipment costs a great deal of money to purchase, requires fuel and there are skilled instructors required to train a person professionally. It costs heavy equipment training schools like Associated Training Services a great deal of money to operate and provide services for the public. Finding the money for training can be hard, but it is worth it. Your salary increase will cover the expense in no time at all, by putting off heavy equipment training, you are essentially depriving yourself of a better standard of living. Even if you do not have the money up front, it is often possible to obtain financial aid.

There are people that will cite a lack of time as their reason for avoiding training. A full time job can make things difficult for a person that wants to take part in training, but it does not make it impossible. At Associated Training Services, we offer both a full time and a part time schedule. If you have the time, full time training will see you qualified as quickly as possible. If you are already working, our part time schedule is designed for people like you. Time is not a factor if you really want to improve your working conditions.

Training in heavy equipment takes time and costs money, but don’t let that be a reason for not doing what you want to do. If you are interested in training for a heavy equipment career, please contact us today.

Carpentry is a highly rewarding profession that is relatively easy to break into. If you are already in a job, it might be hard for you to give up your income to undertake an apprenticeship or an intensive training program. It is, however, always possible to pick up a few carpentry skills along the way that can help you achieve more from your construction career. Here at Associated Training Services we offer a range of training programs that help our students better their employment opportunities. Carpentry training has helped many people like you find better work and earn more money.

The carpentry certifications that you decide to pursue are entirely up to you. We offer a range of options that will get you certified for the tasks that are commonly required in the construction industry. We don’t offer an apprenticeship, we offer training in the skills that are required on the job all the time. With your carpentry certification, you will become a skilled worker and be able to enjoy the benefits that go along with that. You can earn higher wages, enjoy better conditions and have greater security. If you are interested in carpentry training, please do not hesitate to contact us at Associated Training Services.

Backhoes come in all types of sizes. You will see small backhoes that are suitable for working in tighter spaces and much larger backhoes for bigger construction projects. A good training course will prepare you for operating any size.

Backhoes are Versatile

Even small backhoes can achieve some outstanding results. This is one of the reasons why there are so many owner-operators of backhoes. Small backhoes are relatively inexpensive and offer a great way for entrepreneurial heavy equipment operators to get started on their own. Even if you are not thinking about going into business for yourself, you will find there are plenty of job opportunities for operators of backhoes. You can see them at every construction site that you go to.

Backhoes are used in a range of functions, not just in construction, but anywhere that digging is required. You see backhoes in use in agricultural, mining and even demolition related applications. Anywhere that you need to dig or move material, you are likely to see a backhoe in use.

Training in Backhoes

Getting certification to operate backhoes is a relatively straightforward process. The first thing you need to do is to contact us here at Associated Training Services. We have a nationally accredited training program and schools in various locations around the country. Once you have completed your training, we can take you out of the classroom (and simulated work environment) and put you into a real workplace with our job placement program. Our training schedules come in both full time and part time options. Give us a call today and we can get you on the road to a successful career operating backhoes.

Some ATS schools offer a combination Class-A (Tractor Trailer) and Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) program. The CDL is required to haul your equipment on a flatbed/lowboy trailer and to drive dump trucks on public roads. ATS schools also teach off-road dump trucks, which do not require a CDL.

Many construction industry employers value equipment operators with a CDL. The CDL component trains you to test and receive a Class-A CDL. If you are planning on getting your Class-A CDL, you need to be aware that there are some additional fees related to this part of the program and those are not included in the tuition price. These fees include DOT physical exam, drug test, permit fee, road test, and license fee. These fees vary in price but can total as much s $300. These fees usually can be paid for with your financial assistance if you qualify.

To learn more about the CDL training and tractor trailer school, visit http://www.equipment-school.com/.

Loaders might not be the heaviest of heavy equipment, but what they lack in size they make up for in versatility. The smaller size of loaders makes them useful in built up areas where larger heavy equipment won’t easily fit. Loaders are generally wheeled, not tracked, so they can operate on paved or sealed services without creating problems. Loaders bring heavy equipment to places that it might not otherwise fit.

There is a wide variety of attachments for loaders that can see them performing a range of tasks. While their traditional use is moving loads, these days they do quite a bit more. Different attachments really give loaders a full range of operation. They can be used to dig, as light dozers, or for their traditional purposes. Some loaders are tracked, but the majority is wheeled, their size makes them quite easy to maneuver and the learning process for most people is fast.

If you are thinking of learning to operate a loader, we can help. Our training schools throughout the country can train you in loader operation. We have a range of full time and part time programs so that you can earn your certification in a way that suits your schedule. Contact us at Associated Training Services if you believe that we can help you enter into an exciting new career with your loader certification.

Excavators are one of the biggest pieces of heavy equipment that most people will get to use. They are similar in appearance to backhoes, but larger. They are usually tracked and are sometimes referred to as trackhoes, diggers or simply as hoes. They are used for a range of excavation functions including digging trenches, holes and foundations. They can perform many other operations beyond digging, and support a range of hydraulic attachments. Excavators can be used for demolition jobs, heavy lifting, river dredging, mining (especially open pit) and brush cutting. They are extremely versatile and are used in almost all types of building site. They come in a range of sizes to suit applications of different scales.

Here at Associated Training Services, we have a nationally accredited excavator training program. We have professional instructors that will take you through your excavator training, both in the classroom and on a simulated building site. The goal of our training program is more than just getting you certified, it is about getting you employed. For this reason, we have a job placement program that places graduates of Associated Training Services at different companies around the country. We recognize that not all schedules are equal and that some people do not have the time for full time training. This is why we offer both full time and part time training schedules. We aim to be as flexible as you need.

Getting certification for excavators makes sense. Operators of excavators earn a good wage, the training does not take very long and operating heavy equipment is much lighter work than some other jobs on the building site. It is something that you can be just as capable of doing at the beginning of your construction career as at the end. If you have any questions about excavator training or any other type of heavy equipment training, do not hesitate to contact us at Associated Training Services.

If you are looking to get your career started this New Year, maybe we can help. Financial aid has been successful in getting countless Americans educated and into better jobs. We offer a financial aid program here at Associated Training Services because we realize sometimes that is what it takes for people to take that difficult step.

Our financial aid program requires that you have an acceptable credit rating or a guarantor. If you don’t have a good credit rating and can’t get a guarantor, you might be able to apply for a state grant. We offer both an intensive training program and a part time program to help fit in with your busy work schedule. That way you can choose the course that is best for your financial and employment situation. We have designed our programs so that they are not an overwhelming burden. Professional instructors and heavy equipment do cost money, but you might be surprised at how affordable our training is.

If you are seriously considering training here at Associated Training Services, then financial aid might be useful. If you are interested in learning more about our financial aid program, please contact us today.