2011-2012 UniTec Booklet

2011-2012

UNITEC CAREER CENTER Adult Program Pamphlet

7163 Raider Road, Bonne Terre, MO 63628

573-358-3011 Adult Education

573-358-2271 High School

573-358-3577 Fax

www.ncsd.k12.mo.us/ucc/

WELCOME:

The entire UniTec Career Center staff takes this opportunity to welcome students and visitors and wishes each success in his or her pursuit of educational and career goals. Visitors or requested to check into the appropriate office for information and directions.

Mission:

The mission of the career center is to create a learning community that enhances the individual’s abilities and knowledge.

The UniTec Career Center is proud to be one of the oldest institutions in or area. UniTec combines a sixty plus year history of technical education and ties to the community with a future oriented curriculum centered on placement trends in real jobs.

Articulation:

UniTec has articulation agreements with Mineral Area College for those interested in earning Associate Degrees in technical fields. Mineral Area has agreed to issue college credit for students who successfully complete technical programs through the UniTec Career Center.

Students who wish to receive college credit should contact the UniTec Adult Education office or Admissions at Mineral Area College.

Adult Admissions:

Adults who wish to attend will need to fulfill the admission procedures outlined below:

*Fill out an Application

*Submit a high school transcript, diploma, or GED certificate when appropriate.

* Deposit of 10% of total tuition.

*Completed Background checks when required.

Ability to Benefit:

Adults who do not have a high school diploma or GED may enroll in one of the many GED programs offered by UniTec located in a five county area.

Placement Services:

Although UniTec itself does not offer placement services we do however work closely with local state agencies placement services. Every effort is made by UniTec to help place all qualified students in suitable jobs or continuing education. Placement is not guaranteed by UniTec Career Center.

Nondiscrimination Disclaimer:

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or subjected to discrimination under the education programs or activities of the UniTec Career Center r on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. This policy is effective in all school controlled programs including admissions, retention, and financial aid. All inquiries regarding Title IX and section 504 should be directed to the North County Associate and Assistant Superintendents. North County R-1 Schools, 300 Berry Road, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 431-3300

Financial Aid Programs

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at least ten weeks prior to the beginning of the semester for which they plan to attend.

Aid Type Information

Workforce Investment Contact your local WIA program operator for your home county.

Act

Vocational Rehabilitation Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office.

Recipients must enroll in approved career and technical programs.

Veteran’s Contact your local VA counselor

Assistance Recipients must enroll in approved career and technical programs.

Displaced Federally funded- awarded by U.C.C.

Homemaker Award amount based on career goal, needs and program.

Waiver program Recipients must enroll in approved career and technical programs.

Rural Contact Headquarters in Jefferson City.

Missouri Recipients must fall below specific income guidelines.

Funds for tuition and training support services

Must meet agricultural guidelines.

A+ Awarded by the Department of Elementary Education.

Funds for tuition

Must meet state guidelines while in high school.

Pell Grant Awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.

For undergraduates who do not have a bachelor’s degree.

Based on financial needs.

Applies to programs of at least 600 clock-hours in length.

Pell Grants are used with Mineral Area College articulations.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program meets the industry standards required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the area of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and suspension and steering.

This program covers various aspects of engine analysis, engine performance, diagnostics, and engine electronics. Also covered are power rain assemblies, brakes, electrical systems, carburetion, fuel systems, front-end alignment and suspension, charging systems, starting systems, clutch service, manuals, repair orders and cost estimates. Actual hands-on experience is provided using automotive hand and power tools, engine analyzers, wheel alignment devices, and other state of the art equipment.

Building Trades provides students with a hands-on project that utilizes both math and technology objectives. The program gives instruction in specific objectives as well as exposes the students to budgets, real estate, and housing designs. The program includes class room study as well as practical experience in the carpentry trade. Topics covered are tools, safety, location and layout, site planning, wall framing, roofing, stairways, interior and exterior trim and finishes. Each student participates in the construction of carpentry projects which might include new construction or rework type construction. The building trades program tries to provide a realistic work experience. Successful completion of this course will provide a background of training to enable the student to enter the construction industry.

Collision Repair Technology

The UniTec Collision Repair Technology program meets industry standards with regards to refinishing, structural, and cosmetic damage repairs. This program will also strive to inspire students to pursue a higher education along with other options that may improve their opportunities for success.

Collision Repair Technology is an advanced program for students wanting to enter the collision repair field. This class will teach the fundamentals of cosmetic auto body repair, unibody, and full frame repair. Students will learn welding skills as well as Plasma Arc cutting. Refinishing techniques for panel repair, overall refinishing, and custom painting will be covered. The latest technology in measurement, estimating, vehicle construction, and repair process will be covered. Communication skills and math are taught throughout the program.

Building Trades Technology

Computer Integration

Do you want to fix computers and networks? In this course students will learn the skills necessary to service and repair computers. This course also prepares students to become Network technicians through studying basic networking concepts including design, implementation, and troubleshooting techniques. Installation and configurations of servers will also be taught.

We have programs for both computer networking and or electrical component repair. Either field is a demanding and rewarding program. Our network program is a day time class that lasts two years in length while our electrical program can be taken in a shorten version at night or a regular two year daytime version.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program uses proven curriculum based on the National Restaurant Association curriculums. The curriculum emphasizes a balance of technical skills and knowledge for students to be successful in the workplace and continuing education.

The Culinary Arts class is an opportunity for students who have an interest in learning more about careers in the field of culinary arts. Students will learn food preparation was well as other components of the restaurant and hospitality industry such as purchasing and inventory, marketing, and management, and successful customer relations. Communication arts and math skills will be practiced as they apply to customer relations.

Graphics Technology

Graphics

What a fun career! Students will learn to produce their own graphic creations. The printing and design industry is a fast-paced, high technology field.

Students who attend college to earn a degree in the graphics industry have the opportunity for management positions or use their training background as a career while pursuing a degree of their choice.

During your training you will receive course work in computer design skills, image reproduction, finishing operations, digital photo techniques, digital photo manipulation, and other graphic applications.

Advanced students will concentrate on shop management, designing and printing actual advance jobs, and organizing production projects. Deadline production, customer service techniques, and management skills will be emphasized.

DIGITAL IMAGING

Learn techniques the professionals use! Learn to produce quality images, set up studio lighting, incorporate software applications including pixel detail, scan old pictures and repair damage. Become skilled at photo manipulation by importing and exporting properly to eliminate detail loss. Correct procedures to display your images for competitions will also be demonstrated.

The marketing and advertising industry considers digital knowledge a major requirement for employment consideration. The impact of promoting you personal talents or artwork to prospective employers, colleges, or clients using images you create and save has impressive results.

In the first phase you will learn to use digital equipment and software media with confidence, including editing techniques, and special effects. Creating for the advertising market while understanding copyright laws is also emphasized.

This course may be repeated for an expansion of techniques and produce portfolio quality work. Owning your own equipment is a benefit for this course.

Metal Fabrication is a program designed to prepare individuals to enter the work force as a beginning machinist and/or welder. If a student is interest in careers like metal fabrication, Boiler Makers, Pipe Fitters or CNC operators/ programmers the metal fabrication program is for you.

Machinist will receive training on engine lathes, vertical mills, surface preparation, grinders, reading blueprints, machinist math, and computer numerical controls. The use of CAD/CAM programming for/with the CNC mill will also be part of the students training.

Welders receive training in welder’s math, welder blueprint reading, gas arc welding, gas tungsten and welding, shielded metal arc welding, manual plasma arc cutting and oxy –fuel cutting. Students will learn how to operate an automated arc system that is computer controlled.

Math and communication skills, as they relate to metal fabrication, are an essential part of this program. All phases of the welding and fabrication safety are strictly enforced in the Welding Technology Program. American Welding Society (AWS) standards and procedures are available and procedures are available to acquire welding certification.

Metal Fabrication

Power Sports Technology

Health Services Technology

Electrical Trades Technology is a program where students are trained to enter at entry level careers Electrical Engineering Technicians, Residential Electric Electricians, Commercial/Industrial Electric, Telephone Line Installation, Electrical Power Installation, and Electrical Appliance installation.

Residential Electrical programs provide students with skills of installing electrical components in new and existing residential structures. Advanced Electrical programs introduce student to advanced and commercial applications in the industry. Wiring materials and wiring methods will be covered.

Power Sports Technology is a course of study that emphasizes instruction in power sports equipment like ATV’s and motorcycle repair. This course will cover basic two- stroke and four-stroke engine repair. Some instruction will be given on power equipment such as lawnmowers but the emphasis of the program is on power sports equipment. This course will cover things such as propulsion repair, drive train repair, suspension repair, and braking repair for each type of equipment.

Instruction will focus on classroom theory, related technical communication, and math, along with projects including “live work” as hands-on projects. Students will also receive instruction in the employment process. Leadership and competition opportunities will be made available through various community service projects and job-related contests as provided through Skills USA.

The Health Services program is designed to expose the students to various careers in the health field and to assist him/her in making a career choice.

The Certified Nursing Program and the Certified Medication Technician are programs to assist students to get certifications for Long Term care positions. The C.N.A. program provides caring for the elderly. This course is 80 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of clinical on-the-job training.

The Certified Medication Technician Program includes preparation, administration, reporting, and recording of medications. The course consists of 68 hours of classroom instruction and 22 hours of clinical training.

Insulin Certification: Instruction in preparation, administration, recording and reporting of insulin. Students must have completed the Med. Tech. Program.

C.P.R.: This is a short term class usually given at the end of the C.N.A. class. It is additional instruction and opens to the general public when offered.

ELECTRICAL TRADES TECHNOLOGY

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

If you are interested in a career in the heating and air conditioning field our program may be a good fit. During the first semester of training you will learn the basics of the heating and air condition field with the emphasis on certification of the Freon Certification test. The second semester of the program deals with more advanced systems and troubleshooting experiences design to help those identify issues in the field. You should have at least a type one or certification card to take this class.

A side note to this program is that it is a high demand area and many maintenance and electrical fields require this training in addition to Electrical Trade careers and maintenance careers.

REFUND AND CLASS INFORMATION

Because continuing education classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of people enrolled. Registrations must reach the UniTec office two (2) days prior to class date. UniTec reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide classes, change the time, date or place they meet. If the class requires additional materials, you may want to postpone purchasing until you verify there is sufficient enrollment for the class to run. The information in this publication is based on conditions at printing and is subject to change. An attempt will be made to notify registrants by phone or mail if a class is canceled.

REFUND POLICY:

Full refund will be made if the class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment or the class is filled before you registration is received.

Any class may be dropped and a refund for tuition only will be issued if you notify our office at least two days prior to its start.

Refund for tuition only (less $5 processing fee) will be made if our office is notified prior to the second-class meeting. NO REFUNDS OF TEXTBOOKS OR MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.

Refunds will be made as soon as possible but will usually be after the following North County R-1 School board meeting.

Other Information:

Costs for any text books, materials, tools, supplies, fees and testing may be additional if not specifically stated in this brochure. Keep in mind there may not be sufficient enrollment for the class to run.

All classes are held at the UniTec Career Center unless noted otherwise in this brochure.

Cancelation of classes due to weather is announced on KFMO, B 104, KREI, KTJJ and Froggy 96 radio stations. Generally speaking UniTec follows the North County School District weather cancelations. If North County R-1 calls school then the Adults programs will also be called.. The Adult programs also follow the North County R-1 School calendar for the regular school year. When North County is not in session we will not have Adult classes running at the UniTec Career Center

IF NORTH COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS CANCELS CLASSES OR DISMISSES EARLY, NO NIGHT CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE CAREER CENTER.

Tobacco, alcohol, drugs and weapons of any kind are prohibited on any schools campuses according to state and federal law. Violations can result in not only discharged from school programs but possible felony charges by officials.

There are charges incurred for insufficient funds checks.

The UniTec Career Center has the Adult Education and Literacy program for Iron, Madison, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington counties. The AEL classes help students with needs from learning how to read, through preparation for college, and career readiness, including preparation for challenging the GED tests. There are also classes for the English as a Second Language student.

(All GED Programs are FREE!)

The state of Missouri is also providing GED classes online for those needing to prepare for the GED tests. The web site is: http://gedonlineclass.com.

Times and Locations of Programs:

*MERS/GOODWILL-Ironton, 109 North Main Street, Ironton, MO 63650, (573)-546-0225

HOURS-Monday thru Thursday 8am-12pm Evenings Tues., Wed. and Thursday 5pm-8p.m

*EMMA- Park Hills, 403 Parkway Drive, Park Hills, MO. 63601, (573)431-5191 ext. 1180

HOURS- Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm and Tues, Wed. and Thur. evenings 5pm-8p.m

*FARMINGTON HOME BASE CENTER, 309 B. North Franklin, Farmington, MO. 63640, (573) 701-1395 (during class)

HOURS- Tues, Wed., and Thursday evenings 5pm-9pm

*MERS/GOODWILL-FREDERICKTOWN, 12 Court Circle, Fredericktown, MO 63645, (573) 783-4215

HOURS-Mon.-Thursday 8am-12pm and Tues., Wed., and Thursday evenings 5pm-8pm

*BELLEVIEW VALLEY NURSING HOME, HWY. 32, Belleview, MO 63623

HOURS- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30 am – 11:00am

*MERS/GOODWILL-STE. GENEVIEVE, 374 Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573)883-2003

HOURS-Mon - Thurs. 8 am-12pm and Tues. and Wed. evenings 5:00-8:00pm

*PROBATION AND PAROLE, 1430 Doubet Road, Farmington MO, 63640

HOURS-Tues., Wed., and Thursday 6pm-9pm

*POTOSI R-III ADMINISTRATION BLDG. POTOSI, 400 N. Mine, Potosi MO, (573) 438-3543 during class hours

HOURS-Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-9 pm

*ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-FARMINGTON, 309B North Franklin, Farmington, MO 63640

HOURS- Monday-Friday (call for times) (573) 701-1395

ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY OFFICE 573-358-3011, FAX 573-3577

ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY

COSTS AND FEES

* Daytime Adult programs are divided into three categories. PART-TIME adult students are students who attend two or less hours per day. HALF-TIME ADULT students are those that attend 3 or 4 hours per day. FULL-TIME ADULT students are those that attend 5 or 6 hours per day.

* A 10% deposit is required to hold your spot in the class with arrangements for payment of the class finalized before the start of the actual class.

*Daytime class hours are AM Classes- 8:55am-11:25am and PM class hours are 11:55 am-2:20 pm

*A $15 dollar background check must be passed by all Daytime Adult students.

Adult Costs are $1400 per daytime session. A session is considered as being an AM or PM session

**********************2011-2012 UniTec Career Center Adult Programs Price Sheet******************
							Semester
Course Programs	Day/Time	Length	Tuition	Books	Supplies	Fees and	Total
						Testing	Costs
All Day Time Adult Programs	Monday - Friday	Semester	inc.	NA	NA	NA	$1,400
	AM/PM 3-4.5 hrs per day.
EVENING COURSES
HVAC 1	Monday 6-9 P.M.	15 wks.	$225	$60	$110	$100	$495
HVAC 2	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15 wks.	$225		$180	$90	$495
Machine Tool 1	Monday 6-9 P.M.	15 wks.	$225	$45	$110	$100	$480
Machine Tool/CNC 2	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15wks	$225	$45	$110	$100	$480
Machines Tool/CNC 3	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15wks	$225	$45	$110	$100	$480
Machine tool /CNC 4	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15wks	$225	$45	$110	$100	$480
Metal Fab./Welding 1	2 days week Time 5-9P.M.	15wks	$480	$40	$110	$70	$700
Metal Fabrication 2	2 days week Time 5-9P.M.	15wks	$480	na	$130	$90	$700
Metal Fabrication 3	2 days week Time 5-9P.M.	15 wks.	$480	na	$130	$90	$700
Metal Fabrication 4	2 days week Time 5-9P.M.	15wks	$480	na	$130	$90	$700
	Classes Mon., Tues or Wed.
*Optional
Welding Certification Testing $100 additional dollars per test
Computer Electronics	Thursday 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$150	$30	$20	na	$200
Power Sports/Equipment 1	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15wks.	$225	na	$100	$50	$375
Power Sports/Equipment 2	Monday 6-9P.M.	15 wks.	$225	na	$100	$50	$375
Advanced Power Sports 3	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	15 wks.	$225	na	$100	$50	$375
Residential Electricity 1	Tue. & Thur. 6-9P.M.	15 wks.	$360	$130	$150	$50	$690
Electricity 2	Mon. & Wed. 6-9P.M.	15 wks.	$360	$100	$180	$50	$690
Electricity 3	Mon. & Wed. 6-9P.M.	15wks.	$360	$100	$180	$50	$690
Electricity 4	Mon.& Wed. 6-9 P.M.	15wks.	$360	$100	$180	$50	$690
Photography	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	10wks.	$150	$30	$20	na	$200
PLC Technology	Wednesday 6-9 P.M.	10wks.	$150	$30	$20	na	$200
*Health Services*
Certified Nurses Aid	Mon. & Wed. 3:00-8:00 P.M.	18wks.	$375	$50	$100	$170	$695
Certified Med. Tech.	Mon. & Wed. 3:00-8:00 P.M.	7 wks.	$250	$65	$50	$85	$450
CPR classes	TBA	3classes	na	na	na	na	$15
Insulin Certification	Mon. & Wed. 3:00-8:00 P.M.	3 classes	$60	$20	$20	$40	$140
C.P.R training	TBA						TBA
*Short Term Programs*
Windows	Mon. 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$130	$50	$20	na	$200
Computer Applications	Mon. 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$130	$50	$20	na	$200
Quick Books	Mon. 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$130	$50	$20	na	$200
Construction Technology	Thur. 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$130	$50	$20	na	$200
Hobby Mig. Welding	Tue. 6-9 P.M.	10 wks.	$130	$50	$20	na	$200