VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
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COURSES AVAILABLE TO
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
This course provides the student with practical instruction in the diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of all phases of gasoline and automotive diesel mechanics. Instruction will also be given on the use of up-to-date equipment used in areas such as analyzing, fuel injection, ignition, electrical controls, ABS braking systems, computer engine controls, four-wheel alignment, and State Safety inspection.
Upon
successful completion of this program, the student will be able to test for a
State Inspection Mechanic license, and may seek employment as an automotive
technician, automobile salesperson, garage salesperson, service manager, parts
salesperson, or service writer.
BUILDING TRADES I
A student enrolled in this course will study a number of related areas so that he/she will possess adequate skills to work in the area of building construction. The carpentry unit, for example, gives actual experience in layout, cutting, and fitting wood members, rafter cuts, roof or platform framing; and selection of general building materials. Upon successful completion of this program, the student may seek employment as an apprentice cabinetmaker, materials salesperson, roofer, rough carpenter, sheetrock installer, framer, or siding installer.
BUILDING TRADES II
Building Trades II is a 3 year program in which the student will experience "hands on" training as well as classroom theory in Basic Residential Electrical Wiring, Plumbing, and Heating.
During the first year, the student will practice developing basic skills by installing common electrical circuits, fixtures, and equipment. The second year will consist of practice in joining common piping systems, fixtures, and equipment. Advanced plumbing systems will be installed during the third year. The student will also practice basic skills needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential oil fired hydraulic heating systems and forced warm air systems.
The student will also practice basic skills in the areas of stick arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting, and welding, brazing, and basic sheet metal fabrication.
Upon successful completion of the Building Trades II course, the student will be able to seek employment above the normal basic entry level in the earlier mentioned training areas. Advanced placement is also possible at institutions of higher learning.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
The program involves skill development in the areas of keyboarding, computer applications, desktop publishing, telecommunications, and computer programming. Other areas of study include business law, financial management, economics, and principles of accounting, which is further enhanced by a year of automated accounting on the computer. In the data processing area, students study the analysis of business and industrial problems and the coding of programs in Pascal. This area also focuses on programs in word processing using MS Word, spreadsheets using Excel, and databases using Access. The desktop publishing software features the use of PageMaker 6.5.
Upon completion of this course, the student is trained to seek employment as a data entry clerk, receptionist, secretary, bookkeeper, general clerk, or a computer operator. The students are also well prepared to further their education in a business or computer oriented program at either a two or four year institution of higher education.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with production industries such as metalwork machine operation and numerical control machine operation. Instruction includes blueprint reading, communication, computer operation, and computer-aided drafting. Upon successful completion, occupations available are drafter/detailer for mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and electronics drafting fields. With additional training, positions as lead drafter, designer, checker or engineering aide are available.
COSMETOLOGY
The goal of this course is to provide students with the fundamentals needed to pass the State Board exam in these areas: Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, and Cosmetician. Upon passing the exam, the student is then eligible to seek employment in the specific area of his/her choice.
The Cosmetologist Program will enable the student to learn all aspects of the field, such as hair cutting, perming, coloring, bleaching, as well as acrylic nails, facials, etc.
The hours required for Cosmetologist - 1,250; Nail Technician - 200; Cosmetician - 300; Manager - 300; Teacher - 500. A student can put in 1250 hours which would encompass Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, and Cosmetician. The Manager and Teacher portions require additional hours added to the 1,250, as stated above.
NOTE: The Nail Technician portion (200 hrs.) enables the student to learn the process of manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gels, wraps, etc.
FOOD MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION, AND SERVICES
Beginning with the basics, students will proceed to intermediate and advanced levels to develop a solid foundation in Culinary Arts. Through lecture and cooking demonstrations, the student will learn the techniques of fine cooking. Classes will cover the basics of cooking and baking and the provisions used to create effective and elegant menus for the most discriminating palate. With instructor supervision, the students will then hone these skills by operating their on-site restaurant, "A Touch of Class". The restaurant offers the students the opportunity to culminate all laboratory experiences as they rotate through all positions in management, production, and services perfecting skills and techniques.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student may seek employment as a baker, cashier, caterer, chef, host, hostess, line cook, restaurant manager, salad maker, short-order cook, dining room service personnel, or any of the vast number of culinary positions. They may continue their restaurant management education in the hotel restaurant management, or, culinary arts fields.
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Instruction is provided in the basic skills in graphic communications. Instruction includes electronics theory and technology, troubleshooting techniques, computer operation and maintenance, data transmission, concept design, layout, paste-up, computer graphics and photography. Upon successful completion, occupations available are bookbinder, printer, film flat inspector, plate maker, offset duplicating machine operator, offset press operator apprentice, finishing machine operator, and desktop publisher.
HEALTH ASSISTANT
This course provides instruction in various health related topics. The primary focus of the program is Nurse Assisting, with all other content areas drawing from that base.
Some of the topics that are covered include: basic anatomy and physiology, communication skills, ethics in heath care, gerontology, first aid, and communicable diseases.
Along with Nurse Assisting, the student will be acquainted with various health occupations such as medical secretary, laboratory assisting, child care worker, and dental assisting.
In addition to clinical experience, the students in this program run their own 6 week preschool program in the spring of the year, calling it "The Sunshine Club". Children, 3-6 years old, attend 2 mornings per week for a fun and educational time doing various activities developed by the students.
Upon successful completion of the Health Assistant course, the student will be eligible to take the State Certification exam to become a CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide).