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Adults > Evening Courses
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Spring 2008
Adult Technical Courses |
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Registration Form
Use the attached
Registration
Coupon to register for any SUN TECH evening
course.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Advance registration is by coupon through September
12, 2008. Registration can be completed by filling
in the
coupon
and returning it to the school. Registration
is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regular
Registration
Regular registration for those who did not register
by
coupon
will be conducted from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on
September 4 at SUN Area Career and Technology
Center, New Berlin, Pennsylvania. Fall classes
begin the week of September 22,
unless stated otherwise. All registrants should
report for their first scheduled class unless
otherwise notified. Only those individuals who
are enrolled in a class under the minimum will
be notified.
Spring classes begin the
week of February 11, 2008, unless stated otherwise.
All registrants should report for their first
scheduled class unless otherwise notified. Only
those individuals who are enrolled ii a class
under the minimum will be notified.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Class Information
All courses will be offered if a
minimum of ten individuals enroll and if we can obtain
the services of a qualified instructor. The SUN Area
Center and Technology Center reserves the right to limit
class size.
Eligibility
Those eligible
for enrollment include adults and out-of-school youths
who have passed their sixteenth birthday. Having the
ability to profit from instruction is the principle
qualification for the class membership.
Course Fees
Program fees vary according to class. Payment should
be included with the Advance
Registration Coupon and
must be in the form of a U.S. Postal Money Order or
check. All payment must be made to the order of SUN
Area Tech School.
Texts and Shop
Materials
Tuition costs do not include textbooks, if required.
Shop materials used by students in personal shop projects
are not included in tuition costs. These will be billed
at a nominal charge.
Refunds
The school
reserves the right to refuse a tuition refund if a student
withdraws within 10 days or less of the scheduled start
date. There will be no refunds after attending the first
class.
Grades
Grades will be issued to all individuals participating
in the Adult Education Program.
If you have any
questions, feel free to call the Adult Education Office
at 966-1031, Ext. 113 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• FAX 966-9492
NEW BUILDING MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE
SUN Area Career and Technology Center will offer a planned program for a Building Maintenance Certificate through our
Adult Evening Program. The Building Programs Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions
in the building maintenance field. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of each trade. Students who successfully
complete all the courses will be issued the Building Maintenance Certificate. Courses will be offered as needed. Not all
courses will be offered every semester.
- Residential Electric Wiring
- Rough Framing
- Plumbing I
- Air Conditioning
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- Commercial/Advanced Residential Wiring
- Finish Carpentry
- Oil-Fired Hydronic Boilers And Accessories
- Refrigerant Management Certifications
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Nondiscrimination Policy
The SUN Area Career and Technology Center, an equal
opportunity employer, will
not discriminate in employment,
educational programs or activities, based on race,
age, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or
because a person is a disabled
veteran or a veteran
of the Vietnam Era. Activities, services and facilities
are
accessible to handicapped persons. This policy
of nondiscrimination extends to all
other legally
protected classifications. Publication of this policy
is in accordance
with state and federal laws including
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
and
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Inquiries should be
directed to Mr. Geoffrey Schmitz,
Affirmative Action Office, 503/504 Coordinator
and
Title IX Coordinator, SUN Area Career and Technology
Center, 21st Century
Drive, P.O. Box 527, New Berlin,
PA 17855-0527, Telephone Number (570) 966-1034.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - Transportation
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Auto Body Repair and Restoration:
Basic course on working with body filler, primer,
masking, spray painting and repairs of small dents.
Course can be taken numerous times.
Starting September
24, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional
Hours
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SUN TECH provides
I-CAR training courses
for Collision
Repair Technicians.
For information contact SUN TECH.
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043E |
Fuel and
Ignition Fundamentals: Operation and
use of diagnostic equipment on computer-controlled gasoline
engines, includes theory and hand-on activities using
the Snap-On Scope with 4-Gs Analyzer, and various scan
tools. Facilities, curriculum and equipment are evaluated
and approved by the National Institute for Automotive
Excellence (ASE). Text required.
Starting September
25, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional
Hours
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042 |
Wheel
Alignment:
Theory of wheel alignment, proper inspection of steering
and suspension parts; step-by-step instructions on automotive
and light truck front and rear wheel drive vehicles
using John Beam/Snap-on electronic wheel alignment equipment.
Starting October 6, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions,
30 Instructional Hours
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051A |
Estimating:
For collision related vehicle repairs, includes manual
and computer-based format; learn estimating procedures
for insurance and business requirements.
Starting, September
25, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
8 Sessions, 24 Instructional
Hours
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049
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Basic Car Care:
Don’t depend on others! Learn the basics of your vehicle. Information to be covered will include auto expenses, repair facilities, safety, tools, fluids, vehicle systems and emergencies.
Starting September 30, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
5 Sessions, 15 Instructional Hours
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SUN TECH provides
Pennsylvania State Inspection Mechanic Certification
training.
For information contact SUN TECH.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - Electrical and Electronics
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112
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Residential Electric Wiring:
Methods and procedures used in house wiring, service installation, distribution of circuits, low voltage circuits, and electrical codes. Text required.
Starting September 29, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
12 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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118
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Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives:
A
beginner’s course, which presents variable frequency
AC drive theory, specifying, installation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Students should have a background in commercial / industrial electrical fields, knowledge of motor control scenarios and basic pc skills.
Starting October 9, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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116 |
Electric Motor Controls:
A course in basic theory, operations maintenance and related motor controls. Course utilizes a variety of single-phase and multi-phase AC motors. Understanding of basic electricity required. Text required.
Starting September 24, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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120
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Programmable Logic Controls (PLC):
Introductory course in the operation and programming of PLC’s used in motor control systems. Theory and lab sessions using Allen Bradley Micrologic 1000 and SLC-500 controls using RS Logix 500 software. Limit 12, text required. Knowledge of Windows recommended.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - Drafting and Design
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104F
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Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) I:
Introductory course on the theory and operation of industrial CAD equipment using Auto CAD. Course is for students with general drafting training or work experience. Limit 12.
Starting September 22, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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107 |
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) IIA Architectural:
Continuation of course 104F. Additional hands-on experience on CAD workstation with emphasis on architectural Drawings. Students will gain experience creating floor plans, elevations, electrical, foundation, and plot plans. Students will also be able to use architectural libraries to complete their drawings. Each student will have access to their own CAD workstation. Text required. Limit 12.
Starting November 3, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS - Art
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072A
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Advertising Art:
Introductory course in the layout and design of commercial brochures, advertising, media and other applications. Use of pen and ink as well as computer programs such as Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator on PC and Apple computers. Course can be taken numerous times. Limit 10.
Starting October 2, Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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154
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Basic Digital Camera Photography:
Wow! You have a new digital camera! It’s really cool, but just like your old film camera; you have no idea how to use it. Take this course and learn about all the features of standard digital cameras such as exposure and flash control, special functions for macro, sports, nighttime, landscape, panorama and much more. Learn post production tips for enlarging, enhancing and improving your pictures. And finally, learn to store them so you can locate them later on!
Starting, September 29, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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155
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Photoshop Basics:
Come learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. You'll discover how to alter, restore and retouch photographs, create digital collages, scan images and make them print properly or download efficiently on the Web.
Starting, September 30, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS - Dental and Health Assisting
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401C |
Medical Terminology:
Successfully proven medical terminology course provides basic knowledge of the medical language and an understanding of how complex medical terms are formed. For workers requiring knowledge of medical terms. An excellent refresher course for returning medical professionals and entry-level training. This course offers an innovative approach which makes it fun and easy to learn with results averaging 90% retention. Text required.
Starting October 1, Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
9 Sessions, 18 Instructional Hours
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405
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Medical Coding:
An introduction to diagnosis and procedural coding using current approved resources. Coding exercises using the ICD-9 volumes and CPT-4 volumes along with textbook assignments gives basic understanding of coding systems. Basic Medical Terminology knowledge helpful. Texts required.
Starting October 13, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
12 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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300B |
Dental Assisting I:
Introduces the students to chairside dental assisting; includes anatomy, basic assisting skills, evacuation techniques, instrumentation, charting, sterilization and infection controls. Text required. Limit 10. This is the first of a two-part program.
Starting September 22, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
24 Sessions, 72 Instructional Hours
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS - Construction
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169 |
Rough Framing:
Learn to frame a residential building using standard blueprints; students will use hand-on experiences to build a structure; includes studs, joists, sheathing, windows, doors stairs and more.
Starting September 22, Mondays, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
6 Sessions, 24 Instructional Hours
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173 |
Blocklaying:
Learn to lay concrete blocks. Emphasis is on mixing and using mortar, layout, aligning, cutting, striking or tooling joints. Course can be taken numerous times.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
6 Sessions, 24 Instructional Hours
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174 |
Bricklaying:
Learn to lay bricks. Develop skills in the use of hand tools, laying brick to a line, building corners, cutting, various patterns and types of bonds. Course can be taken numerous times.
Starting November 4, Tuesdays 6:00-10:00 p.m.
6 Sessions, 24 Instructional Hours
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OSHA Safety Training:
10 Hour General Industry Course.
Starting November 6, Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – $50
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS -
Manufacturing
and Service
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166B |
Introduction to Welding:
Basics in oxyacetylene and electric arc welding. Available equipment includes stick, MIG, TIG, and plasma arc cutting equipment. Consists of hand-on, theory and welding safety. Text required. Limit 12.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
9 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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161B |
Advanced Welding:
Continuation of Course 166B. For individuals requiring advanced skills in specialized areas. Welding certification available in certain areas at a cost for materials. Course can be taken numerous times. Text required. Limit 10.
Starting October 28, Tuesdays and Thursday, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
9 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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181A |
Machine Shop Operations:
Machine Shop Operations: Fundamentals in the operation of lathes, mills, drill presses and grinders. Includes shop theory and print reading. Opportunity to earn credential in the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification. Course can be taken numerous times.
Starting September 24, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
9 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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184
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Mastercam 2D:
An introductory course that will consist of Mastercam functions, coordinating systems, creating 2D geometry, and altering geometry. Toolpathing including contours, pockets and drill cycles will be covered. You will also learn posting, saving and downloading programs.
Starting October 29, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
5 Sessions, 15 Instructional Hours
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241 |
Plumbing I:
Introduction to plumbing. Includes water and drainage systems, plumbing codes, venting, threading, soldering, hand and power tools. Text required.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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245b |
Oil-Fired Hydronic Boilers and Accessories:
Installation and maintenance of residential and commercial heat plant; includes sizing, piping, annual servicing, troubleshooting, efficiency testing, safety and others. Text required.
Starting September 25, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
12 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- Computer Science
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701C
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Windows VISTA:
Basic, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting September 22, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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702B
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Windows Vista:
Advanced, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting October 20, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
3 Sessions, 9 Instructional Hours
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702C
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Windows Vista:
New Features, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting November 10, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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703C
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Word 2007:
Basic, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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704C
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Word 2007:
Intermediate, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting October 21, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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705C
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Word 2007:
Advanced, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting November 18, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
3 Sessions, 9 Instructional Hours
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706D
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excel 2007:
Basic, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting September 25, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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707D |
EXCEL
2007:
Intermediate, Mini. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting, October 23, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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708C
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Excel 2007:
Advanced. Test required. Limit13.
Starting November 20, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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709C
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WEB Page:
Mini, Using Dreamweaver CS3: Basic
Starting October 15, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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710D
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WEB Page:
Mini, Using Dreamweaver CS3: Advanced
Starting November 19, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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713C |
PowerPoint 2007:
Sales Presentation: Mini, Basic. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting December 15, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
2 Sessions, 6 Instructional Hours
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716A
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ACCESS 2007:
Mini,
Basic. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting September 25, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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717A
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ACCESS 2007:
Mini, Intermediate. Text required. Limit 13.
Starting October 23, Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - Specials
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721
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Maintaining Your Home Computer:
This course provides training on caring for your home PC. The course includes preventative actions (safe web browsing and computer usage), routine maintenance (software updating, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and disk cleanup), troubleshooting and virus/spyware removal, identifying Internet and email scams, basic hardware maintenance, and configuration of a secure home wireless network.
Starting, September 23, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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111B |
PC Service and Repair I:
First of two-courses that provides training in PC troubleshooting, upgrading and PC support; demonstration and lab activities; A+ exam preparation included in textbook and lab manual. Text/Lab manual required.
Starting September 29, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
12 Sessions, 36 Instructional Hours
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148 |
QuickBooks, Basic:
Step-by-step hand-on and instructor led demonstration on Intuits popular computerized small business accounting software; knowledge of basic accounting and PC use helpful. Text required. Limit 10.
Starting October 14, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
10 Session, 30 Instructional Hours
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135 |
Creative Cooking:
For those interested in unusual food, recipes, and instruction in the preparation of special foods fro all occasions. All will participate in the kitchen. Tuition includes a material fee for supplies.
Starting September 25, Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
6 Sessions, 18 Instructional Hours
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133 |
ServSafe:
: For individuals requiring certification in food safety and sanitation; approved by the PA Department of Agriculture, cost includes manual and exam.
Starting September 23, Tuesdays 6:00-10:00 p.m.
4 Sessions, 16 Instructional Hours
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502 |
ISO 9001:
A practical course in ISO 9001-2000 Standards for manufacturers, software developers, and service companies. Learn to meet appropriate standards, save time and money during the implementation process and provide a non-quantitative introduction to ISO-9001 standards. For middle managers and supervisors. Text required.
Starting September 22, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
10 Sessions, 30 Instructional Hours
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503 |
Caning Chairs:
For those interested in learning to: cane a chair with holes around the seat, weave a chair seat that has dowels on all four sides, use pressed cane to replace a seat with a groove around the opening. Anyone can do this! You will have a completed project by the end of the classes. Please bring the chair or stool with you to the first class, along with a pencil & paper, scissors and/or a utility knife, & a ruler marked to a sixteenth of an inch. If you don’t have anything to cane, you can choose and order a stool during the first class. Supplies for caning will cost between $10 -$20 depending on your project, which participants can order after the first class.
Starting September 29, Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
8 Sessions, 16 Instructional Hours
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507
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Introduction to Veterinary Medicine:
Do you love animals and did you ever say as a child, “I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up?” This course examines the fascinating history between humans and animals. Students learn about different educational opportunities, as well as, hear from professionals from a variety of veterinary disciplines. Medical challenges, wonders, and professionals hazards will be highlighted. The course will conclude with a tour of a local veterinary practice. This course is a prerequisite for part two in a series of courses. The second course will be offered in the spring of 2009 and will provide students with the knowledge and skill necessary to obtain an entry level job as a small animal veterinary assistant. Please bring a 3-ring binder for handouts.
Starting September 25, Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
12 Sessions, 12 Instructional Hours
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Insurance, Financial Services, and Banking Continuing Education Courses
Approved by the PA Insurance Department and satisfy state licensing continuing education requirements. Provided by QGC Educational. 8 and 4 hour courses offered monthly. Contact the school for current schedule of courses.
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Free PennDOT Motorcycle Safety Program
Register at 800-845-9533 or www.pamsp.com
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