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Adult Education Courses

Building and Construction

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  • 24 Hrs  |  $330

    Troubleshoot and repair of refrigeration-based processing equipment. Attendees will be introduced to refrigeration, temperature, humidity, and conduction of heat. Also includes an overview of other HVAC Systems.

  • 9 Hr Add-on  |  $248

    Cover the proper handling methods for refrigerants, review of the EPA 608 regulations. Includes proctored certification exam.

  • 36 Hrs  |  $330

    Students will be working with house wiring. This course will address basic knowledge of wiring receptacles, single pole switching, 3-way switching and 4-way switching. The class will also cover branch circuit requirements, wiring techniques, electrical terminology, panel boxes, 220 lines and lighting.

  • 36 Hrs  |  $330
    This is a continuance of the Residential Electricity where students will learn to use electrical test equipment, terminology, maintenance, conduit bending, series and parallel circuits, wiring diagrams, motor controls, motors, electrical code, breakers, and troubleshooting (Pre-requisite Residential Electricity or comparable experience).

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Business and Service

  • 24 Hrs  |  $300
    Learn Microsoft Word and Excel. This course is designed to give you an overview of the Microsoft Office Suite from the basics to more advanced to include MS Word and Excel. This class is self-paced and the instructor will act as the facilitator. Students will be given hands-on experience and work their way through instructions and projects.

  • 40 Hrs  |  $325
    This course is designed to study the basic principles of office management including, preparing for an interview, resume writing, recruiting and orienting the office staff, supervising and promoting office personnel, problem solving and business communication processes . This class will also cover accounting basics. Class activities and working with real world scenarios and situations will also be included.

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Health Care

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  • 22.5 Hrs  |  $250
    By the conclusion of this course, students should be able to recognize basic medical terminology, relate medical terms to the correct body systems, correctly pronounce and spell medical terms, identify and define commonly used medical terms, and identify the normal functions of the body systems and pathology involving those systems.

  • 36 Hrs  |  $300
    Provides an understanding of medical office records management, data collection, scheduling, completing insurance forms, telephone techniques and filing of records

  • 36 Hrs  |  $1485
    Certified Pharmacy Technician Instructor through Pearce Pharmacy Technician Education offers preparation class to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB® national examination to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT. and seek employment in the pharmacy profession. Partial on-line studies

  • 125 Hrs  |  $1650
    This class is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and consists of approximately 65 hours of classroom/lab instruction and 60 hours of hands-on clinical experience at a local healthcare facility. At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to sit for the Nurse Aide certification exams

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Cosmetology

  • 200 Hrs  |  $2420
    Discover the art of manicuring, pedicuring and artificial nail services. Instruction in safety, nail structure, growth, and diseases will be part of the curriculum. Students will be eligible to test with the PA State Board to become a licensed Nail Technician. 

  • 300 Hrs  |  $3410
    Learn how to perform a variety of facial treatments designed to improve or maintain the health and appearance of the skin. Recieve everything needed in preparation for the PA State Board Exam for Esthetician Licensing. 

  • 500 Hrs  |  $4950
    Earn your license to teach Cosmetology. Prerequisite is an earned Cosmetology License.

  • 1250 Hrs  |  $12,650
    Become a Licensed Cosmetologist. Recieve everything needed in preparation for the PA State Board Exam for Cosmetology.

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Manufacturing

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  • 60 Hrs  |  $715
    This class will provide certified skill in an in-demand occupation. Blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, part inspection, cutting theory, CNC setup & operation. NIMS CNC Mill Operator certification possible for the serious student.

  • 120 Hrs  |  $1375
    This class will provide certified skill in an in-demand occupation. Blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, part inspection, cutting theory, manual machining, CNC setup & operation. NIMS CNC Mill Operator certification possible for the serious student.

  • 184 Hrs  |  $3300
    An introductory course that prepares the individual to work in an automated manufacturing environment in electronics and electro-mechanical operations. Topics include; schematics and blueprint reading, component ID, troubleshooting, metering, testing, and basic PLC processes.

     

     

  • 150 Hrs  |  $2970
    This course prepares students to enter general industry with a variety of related skills in welding. Students will be introduced to on-the-job safety, basic blueprint reading, metal cutting, shaping and preparation, weld quality. Upon completion of this class, students will be able to test for AWS GMAW “MIG” Welding Certification.

  • 300 Hrs  |  $5940
    This course will provide students advanced opportunities to enter into the manufacturing career field with multiple certifications. Students who participate in this course will have the opportunity to test for AWS SMAW “Stick”, GMAW “MIG”, and GTAW “TIG” Welding Certification. Blueprint reading and welding symbols will be introduced.

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Transportation

  • 8 Hrs  |  $200
    The PA Emissions Inspector Certification course includes general theory on emissions, on board diagnostics, a computer-based and hands-on examination. Successful completion of the course and test qualifies the individual to inspect and pass/fail a vehicle for emissions certification.

  • 9 Hrs  |  $200 
    Section 609 certification is a requirement of the US Clean Air Act and is a requirement for purchasing R-12 refrigerant and recovering R-134a and R-12 and R-1234yf refrigerant. This course will cover the curriculum to successfully take a 609 Certification Test. Students will also be trained on AC diagnostics and repair information.

  • 12 Hrs  |  $225 
    This course will certify mechanics to perform required Pennsylvania State Inspections on cars, motorcycles, and/or heavy-duty trucks. Class costs includes State Inspection Manual, Baseline Theory, Tool Demonstration, Baseline test, 1 Category test and 1 Tactile test.

     

  • 24 Hrs  |  $300 
    This course covers instruction for performing basic service repairs and tune-ups of small gasoline, two and four stroke engines found in lawn equipment, snow blowers, and garden equipment. Instruction includes the principles of two-cycle and four-cycle engine operation, fuel and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems.

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