Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Keçiborlu Vocational School, Construction Machinery Program was established in 2025 and started its associate degree in-class education in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Students who successfully complete all courses in the program (total 120 ECTS) and achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale receive an associate degree in Construction Machinery Operations.
High school graduates must take the YKS exam organized by OSYM and achieve the required score.
The program includes three semesters of courses and a fourth semester of workplace training called "Internship." Detailed information about the Internship can be found on the Vocational Schools Coordination page here.
Program Goal
The Construction Machinery Operations Program aims to train qualified technicians and operators who can safely, efficiently, and environmentally operate machinery used across various sectors. The program also provides students with technical knowledge, practical skills, and safety awareness.
Mission
To train construction machinery operators who have professional competence, awareness of occupational health and safety, ethical values, technological knowledge, and a lifelong learning mindset.
Vision
To be a leading vocational school program recognized nationally and internationally, working in collaboration with the industry, offering innovative and practice-oriented education.
General Program Information
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Language of Instruction: Turkish
- Education Type: In-class education
- Mandatory Internship: 30 working days
- Workplace Training: Conducted in 2nd-year fall or spring semester
- Application Areas: Laboratory, fieldwork, maintenance workshops
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can be employed in:
- Construction sector: (sites, road building, infrastructure projects)
- Mining sector
- Agricultural and forestry machinery operations
- Municipalities and public institutions
- Port operations and logistics companies
- Machinery sales, service, and rental companies
- Private subcontractor firms
- Maintenance and repair workshops
- Entrepreneurship: Starting your own business
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the program:
- Can operate construction machinery efficiently
- Perform basic maintenance and repairs
- Read and apply technical documents
- Follow occupational safety rules
- Keep up with industry developments
- Work well in teams
Vertical Transfer Opportunities (DGS)
Graduates can transfer to the following 4-year programs via the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS):
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering
Industry Collaboration
The program collaborates with regional and national construction machinery firms, municipalities, public institutions, and organized industrial zones to provide students with hands-on experience.
National and International Student Mobility
Our university and program support national and international student mobility. For detailed information, please visit Erasmus, Mevlana, or Farabi links or contact your Department Coordinators.
For Student Information System, click here.
For Student Affairs Office, click here.
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For Student Forms, click here.
For 3+1 Workplace Training, click here.
Department Head
Assoc. Prof. Murat AYDINVice Department Heads
Asst. Prof. Yasin Furkan GÖRGÜLÜ
Program Instructors
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*For Construction Machinery Operations ECTS, Program and Course Information System, click here.