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Adult Education - Current Class Offerings - Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
AutoCAD - 1
Project-oriented, learn principles of computer-aided design for 2-D work.
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Instructor:A. VanDeurzenadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Tues. & Thurs.Total Time:24 hrs.
Time/Dates:2/5-3/11 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$295.00
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AutoCAD - 2
Learn additional features, further AutoCAD application to projects, 2-D or 3-D.
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Instructor:A. VanDeurzenadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Tues. & Thurs.Total Time:18 hrs.
Time/Dates:3/18-4/3 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$250.00
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AutoCAD - 3
Fine tune your skills, focus on AutoCAD projects, 2-D or 3-D.
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Instructor:S. VanDeurzenadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Tues. & Thurs.Total Time:18 hrs.
Time/Dates:4/29-5/15 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$250.00
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Basic Electricity
Basics of electricity, safety, wiring, switches, receptacles, fixtures, home repairs.
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Instructor:B. Griffithadult educationRoom:041C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:15 hrs.
Time/Dates:1-30-2/13 - 6-9 PMPrice:$195.00
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Basic Industrial Electricity
Basics of electricity, safety, codes, loads, wiring, motors, industrial applications.
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Instructor:B. Griffithadult educationRoom:041C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:30 hrs.
Time/Dates:3/10-4/9 - 6-9 PMPrice:$395.00
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Blueprint Reading - Architectural & Construction
Intro to blueprint reading for architecture and construction, with a focus on interpretation and workplace use.
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Instructor:J. Gauthieradult educationRoom:150C
Days:Mon.Total Time:15 hrs.
Time/Dates:2/25-3/24 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$215.00
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Blueprint Reading - Mechanical
Intro to blueprint reading for manufacturing and other applications, with a focus on interpretation and workplace use.
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Instructor:J. Gauthieradult educationRoom:150C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:15 hrs.
Time/Dates:1/28-2/11 - 6-9 PMPrice:$215.00
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Dealing with Difficult People
Practice techniques that work to deal with conflict, motivate, and achieve desired results. Boost your effectiveness as a supervisor.
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Instructor:R. Millsadult educationRoom:127C
Days:Wed. & Thurs.Total Time:12 hrs.
Time/Dates:4/2-4/10 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$200.00
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Learn basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for industrial applications.
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Instructor:S. VanDeurzenadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:30 hrs.
Time/Dates:2/25-3/26 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$395.00
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Manufacturing & Machine Technology 1 & 2
Individualized approach, new trainees or a continuation of training, designed to prepare students for automated manufacturing; ongoing focus on safety, blueprint reading, measuring, and machine setup. Focus on upgrading skills of students for industry standards and expectations based on data from local employers.
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Instructor:B. Austinadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:30 hrs.
Time/Dates:1/28-3/5 - 6-9 PMPrice:$395.00
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Manufacturing & Machine Technology 3
Individualized approach, continued training for automated manufacturing; application of skills in blueprint reading, measuring, and machine setup to completion of job projects.
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Instructor:B. Austinadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:30 hrs.
Time/Dates:3/19-4/28 - 6-9 PMPrice:$395.00
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Mechanical Inspection
Learn the basics of measuring tools e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges, calibration, accuracy and resolution, to determine acceptability of product according to blueprint specs. ASQ instructor.
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Instructor:E. Dudaadult educationRoom:031C
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:15 hrs.
Time/Dates:4/21-5/5 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$215.00
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PLC/Ladder Logic 1 & 2
Level 1: Use of PLC's and electronic ladder logic to program and troubleshoot machinery operation in modern manufacturing. Level 2: Higher functions of PLC’s, more advanced programming.
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Instructor:M. O'Neiladult educationRoom:Abacus Automation
Days:Mon. & Wed.Total Time:30 hrs.
Time/Dates:2/25-3/26 - 6-9 PMPrice:$395.00
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Principles of Manufacturing
Learn how industrial processes work to make products by using materials, monitoring costs, controlling quality, and planning product life cycle. Topics include Life Cycle (R&D, design, marketing, distribution, obsolescence), Quality Control (Pareto, inspection, SPC, histogram), Principles of Manufacturing (JIT, Lean, line balancing, standardizing work, Kan-Ban, production planning & inventory control) and Cost (estimating, tooling, labor, overhead, materials, and variance reporting).
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Instructor:R. Berumenadult educationRoom:222C
Days:Tues. & Thurs.Total Time:25 hrs.
Time/Dates:2/5-3/27 - 6-8:30 PMPrice:$215.00
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The Supervisor: Leading Others Effectively
Succeed as a supervisor and leader. Learn practical skills to coach and motivate others, delegate assignments, give constructive feedback, deal effectively with difficult situations.
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Instructor:R. Millsadult educationRoom:127C
Days:Wed. & Thurs.Total Time:12 hrs.
Time/Dates:3/19-3/27Price:$200.00
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Winning Relationships: All Are Customers
Sharpen your skills to communicate professionalism, gain respect, enhance “customer” relationships inside and outside your organization.
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Instructor:S. Millsadult educationRoom:127C
Days:Wed. & Thurs.Total Time:12 hrs.
Time/Dates:4/23-5/1 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$200.00
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Workforce Skills for Success: Positive Communication
Success depends on learning to communicate in a positive way. Understand the message, your own style of communicating, and the person receiving the message. Pay attention to nonverbal communication, tone of voice, emotional content, and how to achieve win-win results.
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Instructor:M. Carbinadult educationRoom:127C
Days:Tues. & Thurs.Total Time:15 hrs.
Time/Dates:3/4-3/17 - 6-9:00 PMPrice:$225.00
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