Electrical I & II

Code: W12-401
Price: $375.00

Instructor: Rex Burger - Master Electrician, Mark Currier - Master Electrician, Tom Sherry - Master Electrician
Day/Time: T/TH - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

Part of a 600-hour course teaching electrical code and theory necessary to apply for the State Journeyman’s Electrical Exam. These courses are designed for students with fewer than 150 classroom hours of electrical code and theory.

Textbook requirement:
National Electrical Code Book
ISBN: 9780877657935

Electrical III & IV

Code: W12-402
Price: $375.00

Instructor: Rex Burger - Master Electrician, Mark Currier - Master Electrician, Tom Sherry - Master Electrician
Day/Time: T/TH - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

These courses are designed for students with more than 150 classroom hours and less than 300.

Textbook requirement:
National Electrical Code Book
ISBN: 9780877657935

Electrical V & VI

Code: W12-403
Price: $375.00

Instructor: Rex Burger - Master Electrician, Mark Currier - Master Electrician,
Day/Time: T/TH - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

These courses are designed for students with more than 300 classroom hours and less than 450 classroom hours.

Textbook requirement:
National Electrical Code Book
ISBN: 9780877657935

Electrical VII & VIII

Code: W12-404
Price: $375.00

Instructor: Rex Burger - Master Electrician, Mark Currier - Master Electrician,
Day/Time: T/TH - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

These courses are designed for students with more than 450 classroom hours.

Textbook requirement:
National Electrical Code Book
ISBN: 9780877657935

Master Electrician I & II

Code: W12-405
Price: $375.00

Instructor: Rex Burger - Master Electrician, Mark Currier - Master Electrician,
Day/Time: T/TH - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

These courses are designed for students wishing to fulfill the 150 hour requirement.

Textbook requirement:
National Electrical Code Book
ISBN: 9780877657935

"The course instructor was great! I enjoyed the lively discussions about practical issues in the (National Electric) Code…I was fully prepared and passed the li-cense exam with confidence on the first attempt." –Frank Wells, licensed electrician

Journeyman Plumbing

Code: W12-406
Price: $375.00

Instructor: John Costa, Master Plumber
Day/Time: T/TH - 5:30-8:30pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: 375
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

This code and theory course consists of 75 hours of the Massachusetts plumbing and gas code review as well as service and troubleshooting plumbing problems in the field. The course meets the requirement toward the 300 classroom hours required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for those who wish to take the Journeyman’s Plumbing and Gas Fitters’ Exam. Course Requirement: Must be a registered Apprentice prior to September 2008. Textbook requirement: Massachusetts Uniform State Plumbing Code Book 248 CMR 1.00-10.00 & NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code 2002.

Journeyman Plumbing Code & Theory Tier I & II

Code: W12-407
Price: $325.00

Instructor: John Costa
Day/Time: T/TH - 5:30-8:30pm
Start Date: Jan 10
Fees: $325
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

This course consists of 55 hours of the Massachusetts plumb-ing & gas code and meets the requirements toward the 550 classroom hours required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for those who wish to take the Journeyman’s Plumbing & Gas Fitters’ Exam. Topics include: introduction to plumbing safety, installation practice, materials, tools, joining methods, residential blueprint reading, math and definitions.

Marine Engine Repair

Code: W12-409
Price: $349.00

Instructor: Jim Braz, Marine Technician with over 12 years’ ex-perience in the field.
Day/Time: W - 6:00-8:30pm
Start Date: Mar 7
Fees: $349
Number of Class Meetings: 6

Course Description:

Learn how to perform basic maintenance and repair on inboard/ outboard and inboard gas and diesel engines. This is a hands-on class. Students are welcome to bring their own engine after the first class. This course is for educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that your own engine will be repaired.

"Jim was an excellent teacher with real hands-on experience. He is a very talented mechanic and is able to teach the information in an effective way; he used the PowerPoint well and broke down complex engine systems into easy to understand lessons." –Garran Peterson

Introduction to Welding

Code: W12-425
Price: $349.00

Instructor: Darryl E. Brito, Certified Pipe Welder & Fitter.
Day/Time: T - 6:00-8:30pm
Start Date: Jan 24
Fees: $349
Number of Class Meetings: 6

Course Description:

In this course, you will learn all the basics of stick welding and how to run flats and verticals including safety on the job. It is a hands-on course. Work the bench under the guidance of the instructor.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach

Code: W12-454
Price: $149.00

Instructor: Mark Currier
Day/Time: W - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Mar 7
Fees: $149
Number of Class Meetings: 4

Course Description:

This course is designed for con-struction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction industry. The program covers occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Upon successful comple-tion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach course completion card within 4 to 6 weeks. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently passed a law that requires 10-hour OSHA Outreach training for all employ-ees on publicly-funded construction jobs with an estimated value of more than $10,000.

Municipal Wastewater

Code: W12-473
Price: $385.00

Instructor: Charlie Pires, Falmouth DPW.
Day/Time: T - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Mar 6
Fees: $385
Number of Class Meetings: 13

Course Description:

Prepare to take the Massachusetts Municipal Wastewater Grade 1-4 Certification Exam. This course will provide an overview of the basic concepts of the preliminary, primary, biological and tertiary treatment; the function of related equipment and support systems; environmental responsibilities required to safely and properly operate, maintain and manage a municipal wastewater treatment facility. You will learn OSHA confined space entry and equipment lock out tag out.

Basic Automotive Repair

Code: W12-410
Price: $379.00

Instructor: Daniel Dryz, UCT Automotive Instructor with over 20 years’ experience.
Day/Time: W - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Mar 7
Fees: $379
Number of Class Meetings: 8

Course Description:

Familiarize yourself with all systems of the automobile. Become aware of noises and symptoms and learn basic auto repairs such as brakes; lubrication; ignition; suspension; and more. Students will have an opportunity to work on their own vehicle.

Introduction to Fire Alarms

Code: W12-417
Price: $189.00

Instructor: John Stofa, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell Life Safety.
Day/Time: M/W - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Feb 6
Fees: $189
Number of Class Meetings: 6

Course Description:

This basic course will introduce the average person to the fire alarm industry. The fire alarm industry is one of the more specialized and recession proof businesses around today. There is a constant need for qualified sales, service, support and technical candidates; however, there is always a consistent shortage of qualified candidates. Topics will include: basic electricity, terminology, history (systems past and present), codes and standards, regulatory agencies, layout, estimating, product sales, service, and networking. At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to qualify for an entry-level to intermediate-level sales or service position with an alarm company. The instructor also has a vast network portfolio of companies that are seeking employees and can assist with obtaining interviews upon completion of the course.

Introduction to Woodworking

Code: W12-420
Price: $245.00

Instructor: Ian Meli, UCT Carpentry instructor with over 15 years’ experience in the field as a shop and finish carpenter.
Day/Time: M - 5:30-8:30pm
Start Date: Jan 30
Fees: $245
Number of Class Meetings: 8

Course Description:

Learn to safely and confidently operate stationary shop power tools to create a project of your choosing such as: a bookcase, end table, entertainment center, checkerboard, etc. Adirondack chairs are a popular choice. Topics will include: shop safety, use of hand tools, project selection, scaled drawings, planning and project building. There is individual guidance throughout all phases of the project to completion. Students are responsible for supplying their own lumber and will need to bring a scale ruler, tape ruler, pencil, notebook and safety glasses to each class. Some lumber may be available for purchase. Dress in appropriate shop apparel.

Refrigeration Theory

Code: W12-416
Price: $499.00

Instructor: Patrick Merrick, licensed refrigeration technician, licensed professional HVACR instructor.
Day/Time: M/W - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Jan 23
Fees: $499 Text/EPA Exam extra

Course Description:

This 100-hour course addresses the basic theory principles set by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety in order to take the refrigeration technicians exam. Topics include: thermodynamics, refrigeration cycle, refrigeration system components, basic hand tools, recovery equipment, refrigeration system accessories, compressors, electrical diagrams and controls, piping practices, types of refrigerants and their properties, servicing and installing refrigeration systems, refrigerant recovery, and recycling and re-cycling along with preparation for the EPA exam for refrigerant handling. To qualify for the exam, you must also have 150 hours of electrical code and theory.

Construction Supervisors Pre-Licensing

Code: W12-475
Price: $299.00

Instructor: Brian Bourque, Town of Falmouth Building Official
Day/Time: W - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: Mar 7
Fees: $299
Number of Class Meetings: 9

Course Description:

This class provides a comprehensive review of the Massachusetts State Building Code in prepara-tion for taking the CSL licensure exam.

Textbooks requirement:
(1) MA Building Code for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (780 CMR), 8th Edition
(2) MA Building Code (780 CMR), 8th Edition,
(3) Architectural Access Board Rules and Regulations (521 CMR), 2006
(4) International Energy Conservation Code, 2012
(5) Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 CFR Part 1926, 2011 edition

New! Professional Design for the Homeowner

Code: W12-421
Price: $59.00

Instructor: Claude Miquelle, win-ner of many national and region-al awards, frequent speaker at Housing Conventions and pub-lished in many magazines.
Day/Time: W • 6:30-8:00pm
Start Date: Mar 14
Fees: $59
Number of Class Meetings: 4

Course Description:

This course will focus on the practical steps needed when planning a house with emphasis on additions and remodeling. You will be introduced to factors to consider when beginning a project, including when to bring in a design professional and how to find the right builder for you. Efficient floor plans, pleasing exteriors, site plans, landscape design, structural basics as well as possible design options available will be discussed. This is neither a drafting nor CAD course but rather a look at the important qualities inherent for a successful design project.

Nail Technician Licensing

Code: W12-432
Price: $889.00

Instructor: Jessica Mahler, licensed cosmetologist.
Day/Time: 5:30-9:30pm
Start Date: Feb 27
Fees: $889 • Textbook included

Course Description:

Turn your interest in nail care into one of the fastest growing, most creative and rewarding professions. Study everything from nail growth and skin anatomy to equipment maintenance and business practices. Topics include: safety; first aid; sanitation, hygiene, anatomy, basic manicuring with hand and arm massage, artificial nail techniques, gel and wrap techniques, professional ethics, and salon practices for owning a nail salon. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the Massachusetts Nail Technician License exam. 100 hour course.