Admissions Requirements

The school does not deny admission to anyone based on race, creed, color, gender, religion or national origin. To qualify for enrollment, applicants must be able to read and write the English language and be at least 18 years of age. Texas resident students must also show proof of High School diploma or GED. To be admitted into the school's Mobile Crane Operations program, students will be required to meet the minimum basic math and verbal aptitude requirements (10th grade education level Math & 9th grade education level Verbal) on the school's basic aptitude assessment (Wonderlic Basic Skills Test). The school reserves the right to waive these requirements at its sole discretion.

The School's policy is to be drug free. Students are not permitted to use any illegal, prohibited drug or substance while enrolled as a student and any use of such substance may be grounds for expulsion at the discretion of the School. Student agrees that the School may, at School's option, require a drug test(s) of any student to be completed by a testing lab to be chosen by School. The cost of any test to be paid for by School.

The following may disqualify an applicant:

• Any history of epilepsy seizures
• Being on medication which may interfere with one's ability to operate equipment
• Invalid Drivers License
• Violent Felony conviction

Texas applicants that do not have a high school diploma or GED may take the Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) exam. Exams are provided at the school by an authorized ATB exam proctor on the Friday immediately preceding the program start date. A minimum score of 8th grade education level will be required on both the verbal and quantitative exams. The exam will be the WONDERLIC Basic Skills Test.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Applicants must submit a completed Enrollment Application to the School to apply for enrollment. Proof of identification in the form of a driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, or other form of identification may be required prior to admission. Applicants may apply for enrollment at any time prior to enrollment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The School does not discriminate based on mental or physical handicaps. However, students must be mentally and physically capable of safely operating equipment on a daily basis in order to successfully complete the program. The School encourages all students who may have a concern regarding a physical or mental issue to visit the School and allow the School to evaluate individual circumstances. The School may allow a student to attend a portion of the training on a trial basis (up to three days) without being obligated for tuition charges. Mobile Crane students will be required to pass a physical examination OR provide proof of passing the DOT physical in order to apply for the NCCCO written or practical examinations.