Greater Lowell Technical High
School
250 Pawtucket Blvd
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978)454-5411
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ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION SPRING 2010 Course Offerings Walk and Mail in Registration: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Room 3247 For More Information please call: 978-441-4874 or e-mail: jsilk@gltech.org Click on course name to view descriptions.
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VOCATIONAL TRADE TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Advanced Welding - 10 Weeks $350.00 This course is developed to refine the skills of the basic welder. Included in this course are S.M.A.W. and G.T.A.W. theory, practical knowledge, reading blueprints for the welder and welding symbols. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Basic Welding - 10 Weeks $350.00 This course will develop skills in shielded metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting. Gas metal arc welding M.I.G. and gas tungsten arc welding will be introduced if possible. Safety and set-up procedures will be stressed. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Electrical Journeyman (Fall $ Spring) - 150 hrs. $885.00 To prepare the apprentice to become eligible to take the state examination for the Journeyman Electrician. Instruction will be given in the following areas: mathematics, theory, blueprints reading and code regulations. Tues & Thurs 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Electrical Journeyman (Spring Semester only) - 75 hrs $450.00 To prepare the apprentice to become eligible to take the state examination for the Journeyman Electrician. Instruction will be given in the following areas: mathematics, theory, blueprints reading and code regulations. Tues & Thurs 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Electrical Code Review—7 weeks $135.00 Fifteen (15) hour electrical code update for 2008—2010. In addition, six (6) hours of professional development, i.e., grounding and OSHA related. Apprentices accepted if ready for electrical exam. Massachusetts and New Hampshire approved course. Wednesday TBA 6:00 - 9:00 PM *** LICENSE RENEWALS DUE BY JULY. *** REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEXT CLASS. *** START DATE: TBA Introduction to CNC Macining – 18 weeks $370.00 CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. Learn the principle techniques of how to operate basic CNC machine tools and the usage of all the common precision measuring tools. CAD/CAM concepts, programming, machine setup and operation, and the basics of machining processes will be covered. The course participant will be guided though a basic understanding of the CNC machining process to production of parts and projects. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Journeyman Plumbing (Fall & Spring) - 150 hrs. $885.00 This course is for individuals wishing to prepare for their Journeyman’s Examination. Class work covers the study and interpretation of the Massachusetts Plumbing Code, Fundamental Theory of Plumbing Arithmetic, and related Geometry, figuring offsets, elementary science & physics, blueprint reading and sketching according to the rules of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Mon & Wed 1/11 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Journeyman Plumbing (Spring Semester only) - 75 hrs. $450.00 This course is for individuals wishing to prepare for their Journeyman’s Examination. Class work covers the study and interpretation of the Massachusetts Plumbing Code, Fundamental Theory of Plumbing Arithmetic, and related Geometry, figuring offsets, elementary science & physics, blueprint reading and sketching according to the rules of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Mon & Wed 1/11 6:00 - 9:00 PM
How to be successful at Business Networking - 1 night event $35.00 Have you ever attended a networking event and felt like it was a waste of time? Do you feel like everyone is better at networking than you? Then this is the class for you. Join Kevin Willett, Founder of the Friends of Kevin to learn how to build trust in relationships, set networking goals, start and end conversations, and develop a thirty second commercial. Tuesday 1/12, 2/2, 3/2 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Journeyman Plumbing - Tier I - 110 hrs. $675.00 This course is for individuals wishing to prepare for their Journeyman’s Examination. Class work will follow the tier guidelines set by the State. This course is applicable only to those newly licensed apprentices after September 1, 2008 Mon & Wed 1/11 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Journeyman Plumbing - Tier IV - 110 hrs. $675.00 This course is for individuals wishing to prepare for their Journeyman’s Examination. Class work will follow the tier guidelines set by the State. This course is applicable only to those newly licensed apprentices after September 1, 2008 Mon & Wed 1/11 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Master Electrical - 75 hrs. $450.00 Journeymen wishing to prepare for their MASTER EXAMINATION. Class work covers the study and interpretation of the Massachusetts Electrical Code. Mon & Wed 1/6 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Master Plumbing - 100 hrs. $550.00 Journeymen wishing to prepare for their MASTER EXAMINATION. Class work covers the study and interpretation of the Massachusetts Plumbing Code, sizing drainage, venting, water and gas piping. Theoretical training is divided into plumbing science, related drawing, and related mathematics. Course will cover basic factors for estimating methods, blueprint reading and specifications, overhead and profit. Mon & Wed 1/11 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Engine Repair - 9 Weeks $160.00 Students will be introduced to diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling small engine equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, etc. Students work on their own equipment utilizing tools provided by the school shop under the direction of the instructor. Students are responsible for providing their own materials and safety glasses. Wednesday 1/13 6:00 - 9:00 PM
INDIVIDUAL ENRICHMENT COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Includes Advanced Cake Decorating and Candies & Confections. Descriptions are listed under individual listings Thursday 1/14 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Advanced Cake Decorating - 6 weeks $80.00 Students will learn how to cover a cake with fondant, make life like flowers out of marzipan and gum paste and how to construct a 3-tier wedding style cake to take home with them at the end of class. The instructor will be contacting you prior to the class to inform you of the items that you will need to bring to class. Additional fee required for materials. Thursday 1/14 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Candies & Confections—Three consecutive nights $40.00 In this 3-part course participants will be introduced to the art of candy making. Recipes to include, but not limited to; marshmallow, truffles and toffee. Recipes will be prepared at each class and samples. Additional fee required for materials. Tuesday through Thursday 3/9 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Microsoft Office 2007 Software Package - 16 Weeks $340.00 Includes Microsoft Word/Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Descriptions are listed under individual listings. Tuesday 1/26 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Office Word 2007 - 7 Weeks $140.00 A word processing program used to create and edit documents. Lessons will include aligning and enhancing text, headers/footers, footnotes, tables, merging and clipart. Tuesday 1/26 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007- 2 Weeks $50.00 A presentation graphic program used for creating visual presentations. Lessons will include formatting, generating and running slide show presentations with transitions and designs. Tuesday 3/23 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 - 5 Weeks $120.00 A spreadsheet program used for analyses and graphing of numerical data. Lessons will include writing formulas, logical functions, generating charts and mapping data. Tuesday 4/5 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Office Access 2007 - 2 Weeks $50.00 A database program used for organizing and sorting information. Lessons will include creating, editing, printing, searching and sorting databases, writing queries and generating reports. Tuesday 5/18 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Digital Photography using Adobe Photoshop - 10 Weeks $150.00 This course provides an introduction to working with images and working with color, layers, and photographs. (The Introduction to Working with Images) chapter, students will learn how to use the selection tools and basic image manipulation techniques fro the tools palette. The (Working with Colors, Layers, and Photographs) section teaches about the color selection tools and how to adjust color settings. Participants will also learn about the Layers palette and how to modify digital photographs. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Introduction to CADD - 10 Weeks $150.00 Using AutoCAD 2005, this class will cover the basics of Computer Drafting concepts, as well as touch on basic “3D” drawing concepts and commands. This course will cover the following concepts in AutoCAD: Menu Formats, Drawing Setups, Drafting Aids, Display Controls, “2D” Drawing commands, “3D” Drawing commands, Drawing Editing, Dimensioning, and Plotting. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Introduction to Computers - 8 Weeks $170.00 Students will be introduced to basic computer concepts including such topics as hardware, software, and the information processing cycle. There will be many hands on experience in Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint using the popular Microsoft Office XP software package. No prior computer experience is necessary. Classes will be held in an IBM compatible lab with Windows XP. Class size limited to 15 students. Wednesday 1/13 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Introduction to SolidWorks - 10 Weeks $150.00 The goal of this course is to teach you how to use the SolidWorks 2008 mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies and how to make simple dimensioned drawings of those parts and assemblies. A thumb drive is required to save your work. Thursday 1/14 6:00 - 8:00 PM
QuickBooks Pro 2009 - 5 Weeks $110.00 In this introductory course you will work with QuickBooks Pro 2009 software designed to help small- and medium-sized business keep their books easily and accurately. You will begin with an introduction to the software and some basic file management principles. Then you will learn the fundamental skills needed to effectively deal with customers, vendors, and banking transactions. At the end of this course, you will create your own company file. Thursday 1/14 6:30 - 9:00 PM
POSTSECONDARY CAREER COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Certified Nursing Aide—100 hours $590.00 CNA students will receive 70 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of hands-on clinical experience in local long-term care facilities under the supervision of our experienced nurses/instructors. This course will prepare the student to obtain the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to pass the Department of Public Health requirements for certification. There will be 5 clinical days scheduled, which will occur on weekend days. A pretest is required for admittance to determine proficiency in both written and spoken English. The test will be administered on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6 PM at the Greater Lowell Technical High School. Registration must be completed prior to this date to be eligible for admittance to the program. ***Uniforms will be required as an additional student cost. ***All students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the clinical site. ****Textbook/Workbook will be provided during the first night. The cost of this package is included in the tuition. Tuesday and Thursday 2/23 5:00 - 9:00 PM
EKG - 9 Weeks $260.00 The Electrocardiograph course is designed to provide the students with the basic skills of electrocardiography. Emphasis is focused on performing and mounting an electrocardiogram. Other aspects covered in this course are identification and correction of artifacts, understanding the meaning of waves on EKG, and the cardiac cycle. Student will perform electrocardiograms on each other. Thursday 1/14 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding - 16 Weeks $255.00 This course introduces the medical assistant to the various aspects of medical billing encountered in medical facilities including medicolegal issues, claims development, ICD9, CPT coding, claims submission and resolution. This course will also cover the various aspects of Medical Insurance Coding including ICD9, CPT, HCPCS, and ADA codes. Manual Format, AMA and HCFA compliance issues will be discussed as well as necessary steps to avoid fraud and abuse in billing. It is important that all applicants realize that there is no externship component to this course. Upon completing and passing this class you will be eligible to take the certification exam. The instructor will distribute the paperwork but is not responsible for making arrangements for the exam. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Medical Terminology - 16 Weeks $292.00 This course is a study of the language of medicine. Initial concentration will be on pharmacology and diagnostic terminology. This will be followed by a study of all vital body systems, medical terms, diagnoses, treatments, and the diagnostic and surgical procedures associated with each system. Correct spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations will be stressed throughout the course. ****Textbook will be provided during the first night. The cost of this package is included in the tuition. Anatomy and Physiology should be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course. Thursday 1/14 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Nail Certification/Licensure Course - 13 Weeks $500.00 In this 104-hour course, you’ll learn the basics of manicuring and will prepare for the Massachusetts State Licensing Exam for manicurists. Course registrants should note that attending at least 100 of the 104 hours of class is a perquisite for taking the state Manicure License Exam. Students will learn and practice manicuring techniques, and will also receive instruction in the structure of hands and nails and nail disorder recognition. Students are required to purchase the following items in addition to tuition. Kits $225.00 Textbook and Workbooks $180.19 Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED. Tuesday and Wednesday 1/12 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Phlebotomy - 9 Weeks $310.00 The Phlebotomy clinical course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to successfully collect, process and transport blood specimens. Students will be trained in the venipuncture, butterfly, and specimen collection. Initially students will begin drawing from the training arm and as proficiency warrants, will draw blood from each other. Lectures and labs will also be presented on the materials required for these practices. Related safety issues, including OSHA standards and infection control will also be covered. This course is intended for individuals employed in the health care industry who wish to upgrade their skills and does not include an externship. Completion of this course does not fulfill the requirements for certification. ****Textbook will be provided during the first night. The cost of this package is included in the tuition. Tuesday 1/12 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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| Greater Lowell Technical High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Please contact Ms. Valerie K. Murphy, Title IX / Section 504 Coordinator at 978.441.4955, vmurphy@gltech.org or contact Kathy Tierney, Director of Human Resources at 978-441-4892, ktierney@gltech.org for information. |