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GED (General Education Development) M/Th 5:30-8:30 PM 60 Hrs No Charge
Computers for Beginners M/W 6-9 PM 30 Hrs $115+
Microsoft Office 2007 T/TH 6-9 PM 30 Hrs $115+
Intro to AutoCad M/W 5:30-8:30 PM 60 Hrs $225+
Floral Design M 6-9 PM 30 Hrs $115+
The Joy of Drawing M 6-8:30 PM 25 Hrs $ 95+
Intro to Digital Scrapbooking TH 6-8:30 PM 30 Hrs $ 95+
Nurse Aide M/W 6-10 PM 120 Hrs $400+
Automotive Safety Inspection Cert. T/Th 6-10 PM 14 Hrs $120
Cabinet Making M/W 6-9 PM 60 Hrs $200+
Construction Electricity M/W 6-9 PM 72 Hrs $240+
HVAC Heating/Cooling Fundamentals M/W 5:30-8:30 PM 60 Hrs $200+
Small Engine Repair M/W 6-9 PM 60 Hrs $200+
Welding M/W 5:30-9:30 PM 60 Hrs $325+$125lab
Academic Courses
GED
(General Education Development)
CLASSES BEGIN February 8, 2010
A 60 hour course designed to help adults prepare for and successfully complete the examination for a GED Diploma.
Register the first night of class with the instructor.
Meets M & Th 5:30-8:30 PM - 60 Hrs. - FREE
Computer Related Courses
Computers for Beginners
This course is an introductory level course designed to familiarize students with terminology and personal computer applications. Topics included are: a hands-on introduction to Windows operating systems, types of computers, disk drives, monitors, printers, and other devices. Also hands-on instruction working with files and directories.
Meets M & W 6-9:00 PM - 30 Hrs - $115 + Book
Microsoft Office 2007
This course provides an overall introduction to the Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint programs and how they can be interconnected in Powerpoint presentations. This course is hands-on, providing the learner with practice to develop proficiencies in the MS Office Programs.
Meets T & TH 6-9 PM - 30 Hrs - $115 + Book
Introduction to AutoCad
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basics of design and drawing using AutoCad software. Students will be introduced to fundamental drawing and design principles, such as sketching, measurement, Cartesian and polar coordinate systems, line-types and line-weights. You will learn the basics of various AutoCad funtions such as: object snap, modifiy and draw commands, grid functions, polar measurement, layer management and plotting. Assignments will be mechanical drawings, and participants in the course will complete a variety of drawing styles which include single view, orthographic multi-view, auxiliary, sectional and isometric drawings. At the conclusion of the course, 3D design and drawing will be introduced and students will have the opportunity to draw solid models of objects using extrusion techniques.
Meets M & W 5:30-8:30 PM - 60 Hrs - $225
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Food Service
NO Scheduled Food courses for Fall 2009
Medical Services
Nurse Aide
The Nurse Aide Program is designed to teach students the duties of a nursing assistant and how to perform these duties. Includes 82.5 hours of classroom instruction and 37.5 hours of clinical experience. Clinical experience will be conducted at a long-term care facility on the day shift. This course will also prepare the student to sit for the State Examination in order to be placed on the PA Nurse Aide Registry.
Additional cost for State Examination, uniform, physical, CPR Certification, and book.
Applicants must secure and complete Form SP4-164, PA State Police "Request for Criminal Record Check". The Criminal Record Check will be done online through Admiral Peary AVTS. You must submit a seperate non-refundable $10 check payable to Admiral Peary AVTS with registration. The background check must be completed PRIOR to the start of class.
Physical must be completed before start of class.
Admission to the Nurse Aide program is contingent upon results of the Criminal Record Check and Physical Examination.
* Physical must include 2 step Mantoux test
**(Cost does not include non-refundable $10.00 Criminal Background Check fee)
Nurse Aide Registration Deadline is January 15, 2010 to allow time for background check and physical. Classes will start February 8, 2010.
Meets M & W 6-10 PM - 120 Hrs - $400 + Book
Personel Enrichment Courses
Floral Design
This course will emphasize floral design techniques using live, dried, and silk materials. Students will concentrate on developing basic skills needed for both home and special occasion arrangements. This class allows time for personal home projects.
Meets Mondays 6-9 PM - 30 Hrs - $115 + Materials
Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
If you have lots of digital photos on your computer and you hate to buy and get out all the scrapbook supplies, digital scrapbooking may be for you. Learn to crop and enhance your photos, add titles, journaling and apply special effects. We will use a program called Photoshop Elements to create scrapbook pages, but the basic principles can be applied to other software as well. You can add text, digital papers and elements to your pages that can be downloaded from numerous websites (many FREE). Finished scrapbook pages can be printed individually for standard scrapbooks or can be used to create professional-looking hardbound books at a cost that is very comparable to traditional scrapbooking. Bring your digital pictures on a flash drive, or CD and you can get started at the first class. Basic computer skills required.
Meets Mondays 6-8:30 PM - 25 Hrs - $95 + Materials
The Joy of Drawing
“If you’ve ever had a desire to be able to draw, this revamped class is for you." First time students as well as advanced artists will find something to challenge and enjoy. “The Three P’s of Drawing” principles will provide the basis for the class. Demonstrations in the drawing mediums of pencil, charcoal, pen & ink and colored pencil, as well as studies in calligraphy, perspective and composition are included. Handouts will be provided, and our goal is to have drawings suitable for framing, creation of you own greeting/Christmas cards and other personalized projects completed at the end of the 10 week semester. Class members enjoy a relaxed environment, much encouragement and pleasant comaraderie. Come Join us!
Suggested materials: a multi-purpose sketch pad, a few pencils, eraser (a kneaded eraser is also recommended) and a straight edge (ruler).
Meets M 6-8:30 PM -- 25 Hrs--$95 + Materials
Trade And Industrial Courses
Automotive Safety Inspection -- Certification
Offered in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to certify successful completers as Safety Inspection Mechanics. Certification Categories Offered: Category I-Passenger, Category II-Motorcycles, Category III-Heavy Trucks. Students must register in person at the school and have a VALID PA Driver's license. Tuition includes written baseline test, one written category test, and one tactile test. Tactile test will be scheduled with the instructor. Additional Category /tactile test --$20.
Meets T & Th 6-10 PM -14 Hrs - $120
Cabinet Making