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Auto Mechanics
$160
Tuesdays 2/3/08 3/24/08 6
9 pm
This course will
enable the individual to understand and facilitate maintenance and
repairs to their own automobiles. Students will receive theory and
hands-on experience related to brake systems, suspensions, general
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Basic
Automotive Repair & Maintenance
$160
Tuesdays 2/3/08 3/26/08 6
9 pm
Why pay a garage for basic maintenance? Learn the basics
Collision Repair
$160
Tuesdays 2/3/08 3/24/08 6
9 pm
This course will enable the student
to complete essential auto body repair. Course material includes
auto body preparation, dent repair, panel welding, body fillers,
sanding and filling, priming, and topcoat blending and painting.
PA Safety Inspection
$150
Flexible Starting
Dates 6:30 9:30 pm
This course covers Pennsylvania
Safety Inspection which allows the student to take the written and
tactile examinations to receive the Safety Inspection License.
Emission Certification
$150
Flexible Starting
Dates 6 10 pm
This course covers Pennsylvania
Emission Certification which allows the student to take the written
and the computer based examinations to receive an Emissions License.
Recertification
$60
Flexible Starting
Dates 6 10 pm
This course will recertify a student
who holds an Emission License.
Access
$160
Thursdays 2/2/08 3/26/08 6
9 pm
The main
objective of this course is to provide quality training to enhance
your Microsoft Access 2002 skills. This is an introductory course
designed to add to your professional computer knowledge in a
condensed period of time to those who already possess some computer
skills. Upon completion of this course with additional studies the
student is prepared to take the MOS exam.
Excel
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
The main objective of this course is
to provide training using Microsoft Excel for enhancing computer
skills. Students will learn to create and edit simple and advanced
spreadsheets, create charts and graphs, utilize worksheets,
financial modeling, and work with templates and macros
Financial Planning
$50
Wednesdays
2/4/08 4/25/08 7 9 pm
This
course will provide basic knowledge of managing wealth while
providing for retirement and college funding. An effort will be
made to address concerns of the individual investor.
Soft
Skills
Call For Details!
This course is
designed to prepare for entrance into the workforce and maintain
employment. The course will develop and strengthen communication
skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, stress management and
time management. Shop Math and Reading and Ergonomics are included
Microsoft Word 2003
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
This
course will improve your ability to secure a better job and to gain
a certification in Word. Course topics include but are not limited
to working with sections and columns, Excel data, styles, headers
and footers, formatting tables, printing labels and envelopes,
working with graphics and objects, document templates, managing
document revisions, and Microsoft Office specialist exam objects
maps.
Web Development
$200
Wednesdays
2/4/08 4/8/08 7 9 pm
This
course will focus on using the Microsoft Office Front Page program.
You will learn to build web pages, work with frames and shared
borders, build tables, create lists, work with images, create and
use forms, work with style sheets and some programming codes.
Desktop Publishing
and Advanced Word $200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
This course will teach students
basic and intermediate word processing concepts, mastery of Word and
Desktop Publishing skills. Upon completion students will be able to
produce quality flyers, newsletters and reports, and be prepared to
take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam.
Prerequisites include basic knowledge of word and key boarding
Introduction to
AutoCAD
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
Successful students will develop a working knowledge of the AutoCAD
program enabling increased proficiency in the workplace.
Power Point
$160
Mondays 2/2/08 4/30/08 6
9 pm
This course will focus on using Microsoft PowerPoint
to create business presentations. Basic presentation concepts will
be introduced such as content,
organization and formatting. PowerPoint features
that fine-tune presentations will be included, as well as color
scheme, templates, background shading and style checking. Graphic
elements such as charts, clip art and photographs will be used to
enhance presentations. Multimedia objects such as sound, animation
and video clips will also be discussed. Emphasis will focus on
using these techniques in PowerPoint to add impact to the business
presentation.
Quick Books
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
This course will provide instruction
on QuickBooks. Topics covered will include chart of accounts for
accounting systems, banking features of QuickBooks, customer
transactions, vendor transactions, payroll transactions, and reports
and graphs that can be generated using QuickBooks
Network Fundamentals
$160
Tuesdays 2/3/08 3/24/08 6
9 pm
Network Fundamentals is a course that teaches
students the basics of networking. Through hands-on training,
students learn the independent skills and concepts that affect all
aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring the TCP/IP
client, layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network
components, skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot
basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. It covers new
technologies such as wireless networking and Ethernet, emphasis on
widely used operating systems such as Linux/Unix and Windows
platforms.
Blueprint Reading:
Construction
$200
Mondays 2/2/08 4/20/08 6
9 pm
This course will teach individuals to properly read all
types of construction blueprints. Topics will include principles of
drafting and types of drawings, construction material symbols,
reading residential and commercial plans, reading and interpreting
specifications, and performing quantity takeoff.
Blueprint Reading:
Mechanical
$200
Wednesdays 2/4/08 4/8/08 6 9
pm
This course will teach
individuals to properly read all types of mechanical blueprints.
Topics will include basic print reading skills, print reading
problems for sectional and special views, dimensioning techniques,
geometric tolerance, treading and notations, identifying steels, and
identifying welding symbols and what they mean.
Electricity for the
Homeowner
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
Learn the proper methods of performing repair and new residential
wiring as prescribed by the National Electric Code.
Masonry
$200
Thursdays 2/2/08 4/16/08 6
9 pm
This course is designed to instruct individuals in learning basic masonry
skills. Topics include safety, spreading mortar and bricking.
Medical Terminology
$240
Thursdays 2/2/08 4/30/08 6
9 pm
This course will enable the individual to become an effective communicator
in the highly technical world of medicine. The individual will
learn terminology that will allow him/her to read and interpret
medical terms in reports, charts and other health care environments.
Nurse Aide Program
$500
Flexible
Starting Dates and Schedule
The Nurse Aide program is
designed to prepare individuals to provide care to residents with
very different needs in a long-term care facility. The course will
include classroom, lab and clinical experiences. Upon completion of
the program, the individual will be eligible to take the NNAAP
(National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Exam). The cost of this
course and the state test is reimbursable thru long term care
employment.
Pharmacy Technician
$3261
Starting September 16
Upon completion of this part time program, students will be eligible to
take the National Certification. Graduates will be prepared to work
in a variety of setting including retail, clinics, hospitals and
pharmaceutical firms. 280 Hour externship is full time.
Practical Nursing
Call for Details
Starting in July 724-746-2890 ext. 118
The Practical Nursing Program is a 12-month full-time or
24-month part-time program that prepares students to become
competent, safe, effective practical nurses. The program includes
theory, lab and clinical experiences
Phlebotomy
$800
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/21/08
5 9 pm
This course is designed to prepare students for
entry-level phlebotomy positions in the medical profession. The
course will instruct the students in the skills of blood collection,
standard precautions, infection control, quality control and related
duties. The course will involve lecture and lab. The 120 hour
externship is full-time daylight hours.
Advanced
Cosmetology
$100
Tuesdays 2/3/08
6 9 pm
This course is designed to
provide instruction in cutting, styling and hair color techniques
for the licensed cosmetologist or a cosmetology student who wants
more advanced training to succeed in the Cosmetology Industry.
Culinary Arts
Call for
Details
Starting in September 2009 800-335-0222 ext 215
In partnership with
Community College of Beaver County, this 2-year Associate Degree
program will provide practical hands-on training through
demonstration, laboratory experiences and internship. The program
includes culinary classes at Western Area CTC and online classes
through CCBC.
Understanding the
Paranormal
$160
Mondays 2/2/08 3/30/08 6
9 pm
This course will investigate the paranormal from its
beginnings through famous haunts found today. It will provide an
in-depth look at Ghost Busting and the current tools of the trade.
Basic Digital
Photography
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
This course is a hands on approach to basic digital
photography covering the aspects that every photographer should know
procedures for approaching each photographic situation. Aspects of
class will consist of camera function, setting camera
functions--film speed, white balance, flashes, composition, and
lighting techniquesAdobe Photoshop, and proper handling of the
camera. Since photography is a visual art, weekly shooting
assignments will be offered to the students about subjects covered
in that weeks discussion. Work will be critiqued by the class and
teacher to aid in the learning process.
Radio Control Model
Airplanes, ETC
$200
Tuesdays 2/3/08 4/7/08 6
9 pm
This is an introductory course to remote controlled airplanes,
helicopters, trucks, etc. Course topics include but are not limited
to Aeronautic Model Academy Safety Codes, radio frequency
regulations and Hobbico Nexstar select trainer with radio control
flight simulator. Also included is an introduction to 2- and
4-cycle engines, electric and simulator training, interpretation of
silhouettes, preflight and flight training.
Notary
Signing Agent
$20
Tuesday 2/3/08 6:30 9:30 pm
This course is
designed to give attendees an overview of the role of a Notary
Signing Agent (NSA). It is not an NSA Certification course, but
rather an opportunity for notaries to learn about the NSA and how to
obtain certification. Information about the loan process and common
documents will be discussed as well as the NSA Certification and
Your NSA Business.
CDL
$3795
Flexible
Starting Dates 724-746-2890 ext.123
Class A
and B available. Rolling admissions available
Concrete Delivery
Professional
Call for Details
Flexible
Starting Dates 724-746-2890 ext.123
WACTC is
in partnership with PA Training Consultants to offer a course
designed to instruct individuals in learning the differences in mix
for concrete driveways, sidewalks, home foundations, commercial
building floors and highways. Students are also able to earn a
Commercial Drivers License.
CNC Machining
$200
Wednesdays
2/4/08 4/8/08 6 9 pm
This course will enable individuals to develop the
knowledge and understanding of machining fundamentals. Topics
include terminology, components and functions, manufacturing
processes, shop math, codes and programming, curve equations, safety
and hands-on experience with CNC machining.
Small Engine
Repair
$120
Mondays 2/2/08 3/16/08 6
9 pm
This course is designed to give students a basic
outline of how small gas engines function and how to fix minor
problems.
Welding
$600
Wednesdays
2/4/08 4/22/08 6 9 pm
This
course will instruct students on the fundamentals of manual arc
welding in all positions and in the cutting of steel with an
oxy-acetylene torch.
MSHA New Miner
Surface
$160
Tuesdays Flexible Start
Dates 6:30 9:30 pm
This
course is to certify those who will be working at surface mines,
those who will be conducting surface work at underground mines as a
new miner, those employed by mining companies and who have not yet
received their certification, those looking for employment with a
mining company, and for sub-contractors conducting work at mine
sites.
MSHA Annual Refresher
Surface
$80
Tuesdays Flexible Start
Dates 6:30 9:30 pm
This
course is for those who have mining experience and who have
previously had 24 hours MSHA New Minor Training.
Industrial
Maintenance Technician
$7975
One Year
Certificate Program, Flexible Start Date
This
comprehensive program is designed to fully prepare individuals in
all aspects of industrial maintenance. Common skills taught in the
program will include electrical and mechanical systems, fluid power,
hydraulics, HVAC and welding.
Individual course modules available
as follows:
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Power Transmission |
$540 |
Piping & Lubrication |
$540 |
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Mechanical Shopwork |
$540 |
Couplings & Machinery |
$540 |
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Basic Electricity |
$540 |
Rigging, Manlift, Height
Safety |
$540 |
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A.C. Theory & Trouble
Shooting I |
$540 |
Transformers & D.C.
Conversion |
$540 |
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A.C. Theory & Trouble
Shooting II |
$540 |
Pipe Fitting |
$540 |
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D.C. Circuits / D.C
Rotating Equipment |
$540 |
Conduit & Wiring |
$540 |
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Electrical Schematics |
$540 |
Conduit & Wiring II |
$540 |
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Hydraulics |
$540 |
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Construction
Industry Safety
Call for Details
Mondays Flexible
Starting Dates 6 8 pm
General Industry
Safety
Call for Details
Mondays Flexible
Starting Dates 6 8 pm
Construction Industry
Safety
Call for Details
Tuesday Flexible Starting Dates
6 9 pm
General Industry
Safety Call
for Details
Wednesday Flexible Starting Dates 6 9 pm
Does your company have employees who could benefit from specialized
training?
Let Western Area Career & Technology Center customize training for
you!
Contact one of our representatives today for more information at
724-746-2890 ext. 182.
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INSTRUCTORS
Western Area Career & Technology Center is always
looking for new instructors and exciting class ideas.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team
please call today for an application 724-746-2890 ext 182!
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