# Associated Training Services

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**Associated Training Services**, commonly known as **ATS** is a [heavy equipment](/source/Heavy_equipment) training institution based in [Sun Prairie, Wisconsin](/source/Sun_Prairie,_Wisconsin).[1][2] It was founded in 1959 by Robert Klabacka as the National Institute of Concrete Construction.[3][4] The institute offers training programs in heavy equipment, [mobile cranes](/source/Mobile_cranes), construction-related trucks, [rigging](/source/Rigging), signaling, and [commercial motor vehicles](/source/Commercial_motor_vehicles).[5] ATS is one of the oldest training institutions in the [United States of America](/source/United_States_of_America), and has been an accredited sponsor providing [accredited crane operator certification](/source/Accredited_Crane_Operator_Certification) through the [National Center for Construction Education and Research](/source/National_Center_for_Construction_Education_and_Research) (NCCER), in [Alachua, Florida](/source/Alachua,_Florida) since 2003,[6] and the [National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators](/source/National_Commission_for_the_Certification_of_Crane_Operators) (NCCCO).

## History

Klabacka started the *Diesel Truck Driver Training School* on eighty acres of land ten miles from [Madison, Wisconsin](/source/Madison,_Wisconsin) in 1963, the organization still maintains its primary office and training facilities at the location. ATS was founded in 1996 as an affiliate of *Diesel Truck Driver Training School*.[7] Since its formation, Associated Training Services has become a nationally recognized school and has expanded its course offerings.[8]

## Training programs

### Heavy Equipment Training

Associated Training Services provides training in following types of heavy equipment.[9]

- [Backhoes](/source/Backhoes), [Excavators](/source/Excavators)
- [Loaders](/source/Loader_(equipment)), [Bulldozer](/source/Bulldozer)
- [Dump trucks](/source/Dump_truck), *Class-A CDL*
- [Wheel tractor-scraper](/source/Wheel_tractor-scraper), [Grader](/source/Grader)
- All-Terrain Forklifts, Compactors
- *Equipment Transportation*
- *Site Layout and Grade Reading*
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
- Digger Derrick

### Crane Operator Training

The school’s crane operator training teaches people how to operate a variety of mobile cranes along with subjects such as:[10]

- *Crane set-up*
- [Wire rope](/source/Wire_rope)
- *Load dynamics*
- *Lift Planning*
- *Load Charts*
- [Rigging](/source/Rigging)
- *Signaling*

### NCCCO Certification

- Small & Large Hydraulic cranes[11]
- [Fixed cab mobile cranes](/source/Crane_(machine)#Fixed)
- [Swing cab mobile cranes](/source/Mobile_crane)
- Lattice Boom Cranes
- *Written & Practical Pretesting*
- *Rigger & Signal person Training*

### Rigger/Signalperson

The ATS rigger training programs will certify rigger/signalperson personnel to meet the new [OSHA](/source/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration) crane mandate. Training covers the following[12]

- *Inspect rigging before use*
- *Identify and attach rigging with knowledge of hitch configurations, capacities, and basic knots*
- *Recognize associated hazards*
- *Signal operations*
- *Use of various types of rigging equipment and basic hitches and their applications*
- *Estimate load weight and center of gravity*
- *Identify lift points*
- *Determine and select rigging based on loading*
- *Perform pre-use inspection of rigging and lift points*
- *Identify and attach rigging with knowledge of hitch configurations and load angle factors, rigging capacities, and load integrity*
- *Understand load dynamics and associated hazards*

### Class-A CDL Training

ATS provides following CDL learners permit.[13]

- *Class-A Commercial License*
- *Behind-The-Wheel Training*
- *Local & Long Haul Employment*
- *Backing/Docking Practice*
- *Written and Road Testing*
- *Onsite Recruiting*

### Military Benefits Program

Associated Training Services (ATS) is also a veteran's approved training school.[14]

## References

1. [Equipment World-Associated Training Services](http://www.equipmentworld.com/operator-training-school-helping-to-rebuild-construction-workforce-amid-labor-shortage/) Retrieved 2016-07-28.

1. [Construction Equipment Guide- Associated Training Services heavy equipment operator programs (ATS), is based in Sun Prairie, Wis](http://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/training-remains-key-for-equipment-operators/27115) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Robert Klabacka started the National Institute of Concrete Construction in 1959.](http://www.askedu.net/school_info/b_Associated_Training_Services.htm#.V5nNjBL4abM) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160826040120/http://askedu.net/school_info/b_Associated_Training_Services.htm#.V5nNjBL4abM) 2016-08-26 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Iniciado por Robert Klabacka em 1959](http://viva-read.com/article/pesado-escolas-de-formao-equipamento) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Associated Training Services (ATS) provides heavy equipment training, crane operator certification courses, rigger and signalperson training](https://www.prweb.com/releases/ats_builds_2_million_heavy_equipment_operator_training_facility/prweb13343815.htm), Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [NCCER and CCO (National Credentials)](https://www.equipmentoperator.com/credentials.php) Retrieved on 2016-07-28. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160818183303/https://www.equipmentoperator.com/credentials.php) 2016-08-18 at the Wayback Machine

1. [HNG News, The Star- A heavy equipment training school that grew out of the Diesel Truck Driver Training School](http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/news/article_ee348f1c-48fb-11e6-9721-7f70eef6ba86.html) Retrieved 2016-07-28.

1. [Nationally recognized school.](http://www.uiessays.com/school/joint-training-service-corporation.html) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Heavy equipment training at ATS](http://www.equipmentworld.com/operator-training-school-helping-to-rebuild-construction-workforce-amid-labor-shortage/) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Crane Network- Crane operator Training at ATS](https://cranenetwork.com/dealer-cranes?id=80390) Retrieved 2016-07-28.

1. [NCCCO Certifications at ATS](http://cantusafety.com/pdf.pdf) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160819074542/http://cantusafety.com/pdf.pdf) 2016-08-19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [OSHA Qualified Rigger/Signalperson Training at ATS](http://www.itstrainingllc.com/OSHA-Qualified-Rigger-Signalperson-Training) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [CDL permits at ATS](https://www.ats-specialized-training.com/) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

1. [Military Benefit Programs](http://www.co.washington.wi.us/uploads/docs/vet-atsdds.pdf) Retrieved on 2016-07-28.

## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20160818171504/https://www.equipmentoperator.com/index.php)

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