Northeast Technology Centers Kansas Short Class Descriptions

Kansas Spring Short Evening Class Descriptions
TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
#	Class	Description
1	Beginning Welding	Introduction and history of SMAW, Review the five essentials of welding, electrode identification, shop safety, job practices including striking and maintaining and arc, stringer beads, build a pad of beads, welding fillet welds in all positions and v groove in all position.
2	Advanced Welding	Students who have basic knowledge of welding may enroll to further their skill level. Instruction will be based on student’s ability and desire within the welding field.
3	Residential Wiring	This course provides the foundations for the principles of electricity and magnetism required for further study in electricity and electronics. Instruction includes: Basics of electricity, DC & AC circuits and analysis, magnetic circuits, use of meters, and how motors and transformers work.
4	Gig Making	Jesse Webb, renowned metal fabricator and expert gig fisherman will teach students the basics of gig making. Students will learn how to fabricate their own gigs for fishing, which will include cutting, shaping, and attaching the gigs.
5	Small Engine Repair	Homeowners and lawn service personnel save money! Learn the skills to work on lawn and garden equipment yourself. This basic class covers all areas of safety, tools, engine theory, electrical theory, fasteners, specialty tools and testing equipment.
6	Basic Knife Making	Knife manufacture offers the metal worker the opportunity to use or hone their skills and produce a unique piece that may be used in the workshop or become a prized heirloom. The class offers the student a selection of desired materials and mounting procedures for the handles. Students will also be given individual instruction in knife making techniques as well as the proper use of grinding and polishing machines. Other areas of instruction include: Safety and operation of machines, metal types and properties, clean and strip metals, shape and form metals, use of metal polisher, selection of materials for handle, treating, carving and polishing handle materials, drill and mount handle, final polish and sharpening procedure.
7	Pocket Knife Making	Students will apply the same skills as knife making, but will be using a project kit that includes a folding blade.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
#	Class	Description
8	Microsoft PowerPoint	Students will learn the menus and toolbars in the PowerPoint application window, create text slides, use the drawing toolbar, create a PowerPoint table, use the Microsoft clip organizer, design templates, create speaker notes and produce a slide show. This class is a very versatile tool that can be used in a variety of settings from corporate presentations, weddings, funerals, class graduations and many more events.
9	Microsoft Excel	Students will learn the basics of operating the MS Excel program.
10	Microsoft Access	Student will learn the basics of the MS Access applications.
11	QuickBooks	Learn to use the simplest form of accounting for small business owners. The basic accounting principles will be introduced to the students Included in instruction will be how to set up data quickly with lists, preparing inventory lists, invoicing, enter and pay bills, track time and job cost accurately, work with bank accounts, create reports, graphs, track and pay sales tax and complete payroll. Students will also learn to track the most profitable customers and activities.
12	Computer Repair	Become familiar with common computer acronyms, terms, definitions and operational procedures. Instructor will cover the basic history of computer design and architectures commonly used. Students will be able to identify and become familiar with the internal components and functions of a computer also how the transfer of information inside a unit takes place. Students will be able to operate and maintain a home computer and fully understand trouble shooting hardware problems. They will also be instructed in upgrading and optimizing procedures to obtain a smooth operating system.
13	Computer Repair	Become familiar with common computer acronyms, terms, definitions and operational procedures. Instructor will cover the basic history of computer design and architectures commonly used. Students will be able to identify and become familiar with the internal components and functions of a computer also how the transfer of information inside a unit takes place. Students will be able to operate and maintain a home computer and fully understand trouble shooting hardware problems. They will also be instructed in upgrading and optimizing procedures to obtain a smooth operating system.
14	Microsoft Word	Students will learn how to utilize the basic tools of word application in customizing letters, banners, signing, entering text, applying creative font and font size to the text, inserting word art, pictures, previewing and saving a document as a web page, current date and time. Word is a must have application for everyone looking for appropriate letter writing skills, this is the first step to understanding most MS Office applications.
15	Windows Movie Maker	In this class we will cover the aspects of creating a VCD or DVD Slideshow complete with music from the beginning using your photos / Music / Notebook for Notes / CD or DVD.
16	I Finally Bought a Computer, Now What?	In this class students will cover the basic computer operation. This will include how to use the computer to set up e-mail accounts, how to use the software on your computer, how to browse the internet and how to identify warnings and updates.
17	Buying and Selling ON-LINE	Buying and Selling On-Line – In this class, students will explore many of the ways to find what you want to buy and how to list things you want to sell on the internet.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
#	Class	Description
18	Intro to Computers/Intro to Word	This is a 3 week course consisting of 9 hours that will include instruction in basic keyboarding skills, how to use a mouse and browser to be able to navigate in the Windows operating system comfortably and with confidence. Students will be introduced to MS Word application by using the menu system, toolbars, task panes, creating a document, editing a document, formatting, using writing tools as well as inserting a picture, previewing and saving a document as a web page.
19	Using Clip Art, Borders and Themes
20	MS Word	Students will be introduced to MS Word application by using the menu system, toolbars, task panes, creating a document, editing a document, formatting, using writing tools as well as inserting a picture, previewing and saving a document as a web page.
21	Intro to Internet/Intro to Email	What is the Internet Explorer? Students will be introduced to the components of a URL, connecting to the internet, starting Internet Explorer, the Explorer window, displaying help information, browsing the world wide web, navigate through a web site, searching the WWW, adding web items to the desktop, using electronic mail, participating in newsgroups, transferring files from the internet, covering security on the internet, working offline and a final case study. Students will learn to go online and send and/or receive email.
22	Intro to Computers/Word/Internet/Email	This is a 3 week course consisting of 9 hours that will include instruction in basic keyboarding skills, how to use a mouse and browser to be able to navigate in the Windows operating system comfortably and with confidence. Students will be introduced to MS Word application by using the menu system, toolbars, task panes, creating a document, editing a document, formatting, using writing tools as well as inserting a picture, previewing and saving a document as a web page.
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT
#	Class	Description
23	ACT Enhancement	Students will get math and language arts instruction to help them prepare for the ACT test. The class will be 5 sessions of 3 hours each.
24	Career & College Search	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
25	Employment Assessment Testing	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
26	Reading Tutorial	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
27	Advanced Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trig.)	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
28	English Tutorial	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
29	Spelling Tutorial	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
30	Science Tutorial	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
31	Social Studies Tutorial	Students will be given computer aided instruction in areas of choice.
32	ACT/SAT Prep	This is a hand on tutoring class for all ages, students will be able to receive help in Reading, Advanced Math, English, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, ACT/SAT Prep, Career and College Search and Employment Assessment Testing, GED Class, Para-Prep (OGET). Students under the age of 16 years old must be attended by an adult.
33	English as a Second Language-ESL	This class will give students the ability to read, write and speak English that will help them in their jobs as well as in everyday activities. Students will learn and improve their vocabulary by creating common conversations. Students will be able to read and write correctly by using basic grammar skills. Students will become fluent in every aspect of the English language that will help them to become more involved in the community and also in the American culture. ESTA CLASE BRINDA AL ESTUDIANTE LA ABILIDAD DE LEER, ESCRIBIR Y HABLAR EN INGLES QUE LE AY UDARA A COMUNICARSE EFICIENTEMENTE TANTO ENSUTRABAJO COMO ENACTIVIDADES DIARIAS. EL ESTUDIANTE APRENDERA Y MEJORARA SU VOCABULARIO USANDO CONVERSACIONES PRACTICAS Y COMUNES. EL ESTUDIANTE PODRA LEER Y ESCRIBIR COMMECTAMENTE USANDO GRAMATICA FACIL DE USAR Y DE ENTENDER. EL ESTDUIANTE PODRA COMUNICARSE FLUIDAMENTE EN EL IDIOMA INGLES QUE LES A YUDARA A INVOLUCRARSE MAS TANTO EN LA COMUNIDAD Y EN LA CULTURA AMERICANA.
CERTIFICATION TRAINING
#	Class	Description
*34	Basic Real Estate	This course provides 90 hours instruction to prepare the applicant for examination and licensure as a provisional sales associate. This course will prepare participants for the Real Estate Sales Associates Licensing Exam, which is given by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. The course provides a basic foundation in real estate and is recommended for anyone associated with the real estate industry. Upon course completion, the student may sit for the State exam. Upon passing the exam, you will be issued a provisional sales associate license, which will be valid for three years. For the license to be renewed, an additional 45 hour approved real estate course (post course) must be completed. When these requirements are met, a full sales associates license will be issued.
*35	Unarmed Security Guard Ph I & II	This phase of security training is required for all forms of security guard licenses. Course instruction is related to general private security tasks such as, Interpreting the Oklahoma security guard and private investigator act, developing basic first aid skills, operating a fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment, writing field notes, writing reports and interpreting your legal powers and limitations.
*36	Unarmed Security Guard Ph I & II	This phase of security training is required for all forms of security guard licenses. Course instruction is related to general private security tasks such as, Interpreting the Oklahoma security guard and private investigator act, developing basic first aid skills, operating a fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment, writing field notes, writing reports and interpreting your legal powers and limitations.
*37	Unarmed Security Guard Ph I & II	This phase of security training is required for all forms of security guard licenses. Course instruction is related to general private security tasks such as, Interpreting the Oklahoma security guard and private investigator act, developing basic first aid skills, operating a fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment, writing field notes, writing reports and interpreting your legal powers and limitations.
*38	Home Inspection	Students receive the state required course work to qualify for testing and potential licensing. Class covers areas of construction and inspection to help you prepare for the test.
*39	Bus Driver Training	Covers legal controls, emergency procedures, student behavior management, defensive driving, bus loading, railroad crossing safety, vehicle inspection, emergency evacuation & skill maneuvers, & over the road driving. Students must attend all hours of instruction & CDL test at DMV prior to class completion.
*40	Bus Driver Training	Covers legal controls, emergency procedures, student behavior management, defensive driving, bus loading, railroad crossing safety, vehicle inspection, emergency evacuation & skill maneuvers, & over the road driving. Students must attend all hours of instruction & CDL test at DMV prior to class completion.
*41	Bus Driver Training	Covers legal controls, emergency procedures, student behavior management, defensive driving, bus loading, railroad crossing safety, vehicle inspection, emergency evacuation & skill maneuvers, & over the road driving. Students must attend all hours of instruction & CDL test at DMV prior to class completion.
*42	Bus Driver Training	Covers legal controls, emergency procedures, student behavior management, defensive driving, bus loading, railroad crossing safety, vehicle inspection, emergency evacuation & skill maneuvers, & over the road driving. Students must attend all hours of instruction & CDL test at DMV prior to class completion.
HEALTH & MEDICAL TRAINING
#	Class	Description
*43	Health Providers CPR	Students receive instruction on administering CPR within the health field.
*44	Dosage Calculation	This course will lay the framework of knowledge about basic math skills and work toward the use of these skills to facilitate accurate calculations of drug dosages.
*45	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*46	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*47	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*48	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*49	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*50	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*51	CNA	Students receive instruction in the classroom and in the field on long term health care.
*52	Spanish for Health Care Providers	Basic Spanish language skills and common questions and responses within the health field.
*53	Medical Terminology	Course objective to become familiar with the vocabulary used to communicate in any medical field, begin to learn the suffixes and prefixes that when combined describe what part of the body and what action is being taken, be able to define common words and procedures used in the medical field.
*54	Medical Terminology	Course objective to become familiar with the vocabulary used to communicate in any medical field, begin to learn the suffixes and prefixes that when combined describe what part of the body and what action is being taken, be able to define common words and procedures used in the medical field.
*55	Medical Terminology	Course objective to become familiar with the vocabulary used to communicate in any medical field, begin to learn the suffixes and prefixes that when combined describe what part of the body and what action is being taken, be able to define common words and procedures used in the medical field.
56	Medical Terminology	Course objective to become familiar with the vocabulary used to communicate in any medical field, begin to learn the suffixes and prefixes that when combined describe what part of the body and what action is being taken, be able to define common words and procedures used in the medical field.
57	CMA	A Certified Medication Aide is allowed to perform the administration of medication in the following settings: Long-term care facilities, facilities for the developmentally disabled, residential care facilities & adult day care facilities. The CMA must show proof that they have actively been working for 6 months as a CNA before they can take the class. After completing the course, the student will take the OK Certified Medication Aide State Exam.
SPECIAL INTEREST
#	Class	Description
58	Massage Therapy	A Massage therapy course consisting of 36 hrs training in reflexology, muscle and Bone structure, terminology for those interested in massage therapy as a relaxation technique for fatigue, headaches, backaches and sore muscles, this is a non-certification class.
59	Massage Therapy	A Massage therapy course consisting of 36 hrs training in reflexology, muscle and Bone structure, terminology for those interested in massage therapy as a relaxation technique for fatigue, headaches, backaches and sore muscles, this is a non-certification class.
60	Western Dancing	In this class you and your partner will learn to waltz, two step, Texas two step, 10 step polka and how to do the blackpull stroll. If time allows the Dixie Lament will also be learned.
61	Western Dancing II	In this class you and your partner will learn to waltz, two step, Texas two step, 10 step polka and how to do the blackpull stroll. If time allows the Dixie Lament will also be learned.
62	Summer Dance	Listed as DANCE, this class will either be a continuation of ballroom or a return to western dance depending on demand.
63	Genealogy Study Lab	Continuation of Basic Genealogy class.
64	Genealogy Study Lab II	Continuation of Basic Genealogy class.
65	Genealogy Study Lab Summer	Continuation of Basic Genealogy class.
66	Beginning Guitar	Basic instruction in playing the guitar.
67	Cake Decorating	Students will learn the basics of cake decoration
68	Cake Decorating	Students will learn the basics of cake decoration
69	Acrylic Painting	An introductory class, it will teach you the very basic things you need to know in order to develop your skills as a painter. It will help you develop an understanding of canvas preparation, color theory and color mixing, manipulating the medium and developing a good composition.
70	Spring Floral Design	Students will learn how to create arrangements with a spring theme.
71	Bluegrass I	Students will learn how to trace their family tree using the computer and other resources. Many students return again and again to continue their work.
72	Bluegrass II	YEEEE HAAA…some more! This class is the continuation of Bluegrass II and is simply put more of the same. Come join the fun.
73	Summer Bluegrass	Students will learn how to trace their family tree using the computer and other resources. Many students return again and again to continue their work.
74	Conversational Spanish	Students will learn the basics of beginning Spanish
75	Grant Writing	Students will be given instruction in writing for public and private grants.
76	Grant Writing	Students will be given instruction in writing for public and private grants.
77	Banjo I	Course objective the students will learn how to replace strings on a banjo, identify notes of strings, tune a banjo, major finger rolls, identify all major and minor chords, how to incorporate above into a basic song.
78	Banjo II	Put what you have learned in Banjo I to use and expand your knowledge and playing skills into more advanced banjo music, along with adding more chords and scales to your music vocabulary.
79	Summer Banjo	Course objective the students will learn how to replace strings on a banjo, identify notes of strings, tune a banjo, major finger rolls, identify all major and minor chords, how to incorporate above into a basic song.
80	Beginning Quilting	No previous sewing experience is necessary. However, knowledge of your sewing machine is required, such as: needle threading, winding bobbin, changing needle. This is a series of nine, 3-hour classes. Homework may be needed to reinforce skills. The completion of the project is determined by individual skill level.
81	Watercolors	Learn to paint an object to look as closely as possible to the real thing. When finished, some people actually think your painting is a photograph.
82	Vocal Performance	Students will be given instruction and evaluation to improve their skills. Class time may be spent in single or group instruction.
83	Boater Safety	This OHP Boater Safety Class meets the requirements to allow boaters 16 and under to operate on Oklahoma Waterways. A plus of this program is a possible deduction in your insurance rates and each graduate of this program should contact their individual insurance agent to see if this applies.
84	Boater Safety	This OHP Boater Safety Class meets the requirements to allow boaters 16 and under to operate on Oklahoma Waterways. A plus of this program is a possible deduction in your insurance rates and each graduate of this program should contact their individual insurance agent to see if this applies.
85	Auctioneering	Whether used for fun or profit, auctioneering can be learned during class session that teach both auction theory and technique. Developing the basic chant, sales management and auction marketing will be covered during the class.