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fall brochure - Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
Greater New Bedford Regional
Vocational Technical High School
ADULT EDUCATION
FALL
2016
Fall 2016 Registration
Monday, August 22 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 23 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Monday, August 29 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 30 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Classes Begin the Week of Sept. 12, 2016
Check our Website to download brochure and for course updates
http://www.gnbvt.edu/adult
1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745
Director: Rick Quintin
Telephone: 508-998-3321 Ext. 195
Fax: 508-998-4658
Course Offerings
LICENSE TRADES
Electrical ................................................................................ 3
Steam Engineering ................................................................ 4
Plumbing................................................................................ 5
Medical .................................................................................. 6
Safety ..................................................................................... 7
Carpentry ............................................................................... 7
NON-LICENSE TRADES
Carpentry ............................................................................... 8
Machine Shop ........................................................................ 9
Auto ....................................................................................... 9
Computers ............................................................................. 10
Photography .......................................................................... 11
Web Design ........................................................................... 11
Welding ................................................................................. 12
ACADEMICS
Languages .............................................................................. 13
PRACTICAL ARTS
Floral Gardening .................................................................... 13
Art .......................................................................................... 14
Clothing ................................................................................. 15
Special Interests .................................................................... 15
Food & Health ....................................................................... 16
New classes and updates may be added before registration.
Please check our Website at http://www.gnbvt.edu/adult.
General
Information
Registration
Information
 District price is for the residents of Dartmouth,
 PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Fairhaven & New Bedford.
 Qualified individuals with disabilities seeking
 There is absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere on
reasonable accommodations are requested to
contact the Director at the time of registration.
campus.
 Parking is allowed in the main parking lots or
 Classes operate on a Trimester System. All
designated shop areas. Automobiles which are
illegally parked will be tagged and brought to the
attention of the police.
classes run for 8 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday unless otherwise
stated.
 Generally, whenever GNB Voc-Tech day school
 Registration is open to all, regardless of where
has been cancelled for inclement weather, evening school classes will be cancelled. Check the
Website at www.gnbvt.edu or check us out on
Facebook for snow cancellations. You may
also call our snow cancellations line, 508-9983321 ext. 444 or listen to radio stations WBSM,
WNBH, or WSAR for further information. Makeup classes will be scheduled at the discretion of
the Adult Education Director .
they reside.
 Individuals may register for as many classes as
they desire.
 Tuition will be returned if it is impossible to
conduct a course or the student decides to drop
out of a planned course before it begins.
 NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE ONCE THE
 At the conclusion of the Adult Education Pro-
COURSE HAS BEGUN
gram, students will be given a certificate in their
respective programs if they have attended 75%
of the required class.
 Senior Citizens (60 or over) will receive a $10.00
discount for all 8 week classes and a $5.00
discount for 4 week and seminar classes.
Only 1 discount allowed per person.
 It is a school policy that no one is allowed into the
building or any of the classrooms at any time
unless they are an Adult Education student.
 A school calendar that indicates holidays and
vacation periods will be distributed at the beginning of each session.
 C.E.U.’s and P.D.P.’s are available upon request
for some courses.
 Students must be 18 or older and not currently a
high school student to take a course or be in the
classroom during instruction.
Payments accepted by cash, check, Visa,
MasterCard and Discover Card.
 All students will be informed of the
fire drill procedures.
There will be a $5.00 convenience fee
for credit card payments.
Make checks payable to: GNB Voc-Tech
Due to scheduling constraints, make-up classes and specific class dates
may be scheduled to a different evening at the discretion of the Instructor. Days missed due to inclement weather will be made up if possible.
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Accreditation
Standards
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Chapter 74 Approved Vocational Technical Programs
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Approved School by the MA Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Approved School by the MA State Board of Electrical Examiners
Approved School by Commonwealth of MA Division Professional Licensure for
Plumbers & Gasfitters
Approved training courses by the MA Division of Employment and Training and MA
Rehabilitation Commission, US Department of Veteran Affairs
Approved School by Commonwealth of MA Steam Engineering License Renewal
Provider
Approved School by Commonwealth of MA - for Continuing Education for Building
Official Certification
Approved OSHA Training Facility
Member of Massachusetts Restaurant Association for NRA ServSafe® Certification
Approved Program for EPA—Section 608 Certification and Universal R-410A
Approved testing site of the ASPT (Certified EKG Technician Exam)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or housing status in its educational programs and activities, including
admissions or employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be
referred to the Title IX coordinators or the U.S. Department of Ed. Office for Civil Rights.
Check us out at http://www.gnbvt.edu/adult
and follow us on Facebook
SUGGESTION BOX
GNB Voc-Tech Adult Education is looking to improve and expand.
Please leave any suggestions you may have to improve the program or increase course offerings. Let us know if you are interested in teaching a class
or simply have a recommendation for one.
Feel free to call 508-998-3321 ext. 195 or e-mail us at rquintin@gnbvt.edu.
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Name (optional): _________________________ Phone: ________________
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Fall 16
License Trades
Electrical
EL-07
Monday & Wednesday
EL-01
Night: Monday or Wednesday
MCE MA Electrical License Renewal
Basic Electricity for the Homeowner
Mandatory 15 Hr. Code Review for 2014
Electrical Code Changes. (MA & RI Licenses only)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student
with an understanding of basic home wiring.
Discussed are areas such as electrical terminology,
wire size, splicing, light boxes, and panels.
Session 1: Dates TBD
District Price: $150.00
Non-District: $175.00
*Price includes materials.
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
JOURNEYMAN/MASTER ELECTRICIAN AND SYSTEM TECH/
SYSTEM CONTRACTOR PREPARATION FOR LICENSE
These courses are in compliance with 237 CMR 22.01 through 22.04 and are approved by the State
Board of Electricians for Class A, B, C, and D licenses.
Class A (Master) 150 clock hours of classroom instruction - 237 CMR 22.02
Class B (Journeyman) 600 clock hours of classroom instruction - 8 modules per 237 CMR 22.01
Class C (System Contractor) 75 clock hours of classroom instruction - 237 CMR 22.04
Class D (System Technician) 300 clock hours of classroom instruction - 4 modules per 237 CMR 22.03
These courses consist of Two Semesters - Fall & Winter - 28 Weeks
Registration is available only in the Fall
Fall 2016 Part 1 (14 weeks)
Winter 2017 Part 2 (14 weeks)
Course
Hours
Course
Hours
EL-J-1A
0-75 HOURS
EL-J-1B
75-150 HOURS
EL-J-2A
150-225 HOURS
EL-J-2B
225-300 HOURS
EL-J-3A
300-375 HOURS
EL-J-3B
375-450 HOURS
EL-J-4A
450-525 HOURS
EL-J-4B
525-600 HOURS
EL-M-A
0-75 HOURS
EL-M-B
75-150 HOURS
District Price: $495.00*
Night: Tuesday and Thursday
Non-District: $595.00*
*Books are included in price.
Students will be given 84 hours of instruction per semester and must complete 75 hours and
receive a passing grade for credit. Students will be placed in class sections based on total classroom hours completed and approved by the Commonwealth.
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License Trades
Steam Engineering
SE-01
Night: Tuesday
MA State 2nd Class Fireman’s
License Prep
Two Semesters - Fall/Winter - 18 Weeks
Covers the basic requirements such as boiler
construction, pumps, and safe-boiler operation.
District Price: $375.00 Non-District: $425.00
SE-06
Night: Monday
6-Hour Special License Renewal
Individuals licensed to operate boilers under a special license shall demonstrate completion of 6 hours
of continuing education at or through an institution or
organization approved by the commissioner, in
consultation with the chief inspector, during each 5year period proceeding each license renewal.
District Price: $100.00 Non-District: $125.00
SE-02
Night: Wednesday
SE-30
MA State 1st Class Fireman’s
License Prep
Mandatory License Renewal - 30 hours
10 Weeks
Covers traps, pumps, steam end, heaters, and
code requirements.
District Price: $300.00
Night: Monday
All individuals licensed to operate boilers shall
demonstrate the completion of 30 hours of continuing education before each license renewal.
Non-District: $350.00
District Price: $325.00
SE-03
Night: Wednesday
MA State 3rd Class Engineer’s
License Prep
BE AN ARTISAN
Take an Adult Ed class here at
GNB Voc-Tech HS
Covers the joints, valve settings of pumps and
simple engines, turbines, and condensers.
District Price: $300.00
Non-District: $375.00
Non-District: $350.00
We now accept Visa, MasterCard
and Discover Card
There will be a $5.00 convenience fee
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Fall 16
License Trades
Plumbing
IWT-01
PL-01, PL-02, PL-03, PL-04, PL-05
Night: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Night: Tuesday
Industrial/Municipal Wastewater
Training
248 CMR Tier Program for Licensure of Plumbers
This twelve week survey course will introduce the
student to the physical and chemical processes
associated with water quality, pollution, and treatment
of liquid wastes, as they pertain to Municipal and
Industrial Operations. The student will be exposed to
the function of related equipment and support systems
and the environmental responsibilities required to
safely and properly operate, maintain and manage a
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Topics covered
include wastewater flow, wastewater characteristics,
collections systems, regulations, mathematics,
laboratory and various treatment processes. The
course will concentrate on preparing the student to
take a Massachusetts Industrial, Municipal or
Combined Wastewater Certification Exam Grades 1-5.
PL-01: Tier 1 program for the licensed apprentice
plumber. Course consists of 110 class hours along
with a final exam. Licensees must pass tier 1 final
exam before continuing to PL-02.
*Books available for additional fees.
PL-04: Tier 4 program for the licensed apprentice
plumber. PL-01, PL-02 and PL-03 or equivalent
required. Course consists of 110 class hours along
with a final exam. Licensees must pass tier 4 final
exam before continuing to PL-05. .
District Price: $325.00* Non-District: $350.00*
PL-7
IAPMO MA Licensed Plumbers & Gas
PL-03: Tier 3 program for the licensed apprentice
plumber. PL-01 and PL-02 or equivalent required.
Course consists of 110 class hours along with a final
exam. Licensees must pass tier 3 final exam before
continuing to PL-04.
PL-05: Tier 5 program for the licensed apprentice
plumber or the Journeyman Plumber seeking to
obtain a master plumber license. PL-01, PL-02, PL03, and PL-04 or equivalent, or a Journeyman
plumber license required. Course consists of 110
class hours.
Fitters Session #6 License Renewal
Course
PL-7A: Dates TBD
PL-02: Tier 2 program for the licensed apprentice
plumber. PL-01 or equivalent required. Course
consists of 110 class hours along with a final exam.
Licensees must pass tier 2 final exam before
continuing to PL-03.
PL-7B: Dates TBD
MA master plumbers and gas fitters, journeyman
plumbers and gasfitters, and LP installers are required by CMR 11.00 to compete Session #6 prior
to license renewal. This class will utilize IAPMO
course curriculum materials which include Board
updates, chimney and venting updates, appliance
installation requirements, tool and product news,
related industry issues, administrative topics, code
compliant installation methods, alternative plumbing
technologies, and business items that currently
effect all licensees. Students need to sign up for
both courses and need their license number.
PL-06: License test prep. This course is designed
for the licensee preparing for the plumbing exam.
This program is tailored according to the needs of
the students. Extra emphasis focused on areas of
weakness.
Minimum registration required for courses to run.
PL-01, PL-02, PL-03, PL-04, and PL-05 will run for
20 weeks (10 weeks in the Fall and 10 Weeks in
the Winter)
*Book included in price.
District Price: $750
Gas Fitters (3 Hours)
Plumbers (6 Hours)
District Price: $60.00
District Price: $100.00
PL-06: Cost and Dates TBD
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Non-District: $850
License Trades
Medical
EKG-01
Nights: Tuesday
OA-01
EKG TECHNICIAN
10 weeks - 35 hour session
OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT
6:00 - 9:30 pm
Learn to do eye exams!
The objective of this course is to gain experience as an
EKG technician using the following skills:
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Night: Monday
Properly obtaining EKG including lead placement
Trouble shooting and artifacts
Heart Anatomy and Physiology
Diseases of the heart
Operating and adjusting of EKG monitors
Holter Monitors
Pacemaker Rhythms
Reading and Interpretation of EKG recordings
Communication with Physicians and Medical Staff
Loose fitting clothing a must
*Book included in price.
District Price: $350.00* Non-District: $375.00*
An EKG Technician Certificate will be given at course
completion to students receiving a 70% or better course
average.
Also offered (not mandatory or required for employment) is a National Certification by the American Medical Certification Association—AMCA (for an additional
fee).
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program is a
certificate program to help answer the need for
qualified assistants in ophthalmology practices.
This program is designed to teach the basic skills
needed to perform eye exams and prepare the
patient for the ophthalmologist.
With a combination of classroom teaching and a
hands-on clinic in a local ophthalmology office
(Advanced Eye Center, 500 Faunce Corner Rd.)
this program is designed to give the student a
basic foundation of ophthalmic knowledge.
Bilingual ability is a plus in the medical field. Also,
this course does require some knowledge of
basic algebra.
District Price: $200.00
Non-District: $225.00
www.gnbvt.edu/adult
Our students will have the mandatory 6 month work
requirement waived.
PT - 01
Night: Tuesday
Pharmacy Technician
14 weeks
This course will prepare participants for employment within both the clinical and retail pharmacy practice.
Focus will be placed on medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, inventory systems, and regulations
affecting pharmacy practice.
Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) exam which would provide them with a CPHT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) license.
*Book included in price.
District Price: $450.00* Non-District: $475.00*
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Fall 16
License Trades
Carpentry
Safety
CU-01
CP-05
Day: Tuesday
Massachusetts Building Code
NRA - National Restaurant Association
ServSafe®®Certification - 6 Sessions
This course will prepare students planning to take
the Construction Supervisor's licensing exam.
“Understanding the MA State Building Code” is
B.B.R.S. approved for 10 continuing education
credits for certified building officials.
15 hour Classroom Preparation followed by Exam
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
*Price includes book, class and exam
District Price: $185.00* Non-District: $210.00*
OSHA-01
Night: Monday
*Current Editions of MA Commercial Code, 1 & 2
Family Code, Int’l Building Code and Energy Codes
are included in the price.
**Tuition subject to change based on cost of
textbooks.
Night: Friday & Saturday
District Price: $400.00* Non-District: $425.00*
10-Hour OSHA Construction and
Safety Course
This 10 hour program is intended to provide a
variety of instruction on construction industry safety
and health standards to entry level workers.
CP-12A & CP-12B
12-Hour MA Construction Supervisors
GNB Voc-Tech OSHA Certified Trainers will
provide instruction.
License Renewal
Dates: TBD
District Price: $175.00
Night: Tuesday
CP-12A will run the first four Tuesdays.
(Sept. 13 – Oct. 4)
Non-District: $200.00
CP-12B will run the last four Tuesdays.
(Oct. 11 - Nov. 1)
Anyone holding a MA General Contractor’s License
is required to take 12 hours of continuing education
for that cycle. This course has been approved by the
Massachusetts Board of Regulations and Standards
for 12 hours of continuing education requirements.
CPR-01
Optional Community First Aid and
Safety
6 hours
*Code books will be available for additional fees.
District/Non-District: $50.00
District Price: $150.00
These two classes will meet the 21 hour
Massachusetts State Board of Electricians
requirement.
Non-District: $175.00
More Carpentry Classes
on next page
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Non-License Trades
Carpentry
CP-01
FW-01
Night: Monday
Night: Tuesday
Basic Carpentry
Fine Woodworking
This course will introduce woodworking basics;
specific skills in measurement, layout, and the
proper use of hand tools. Students will be required
to make a few small projects with step-by-step
procedures and instruction. The basics are vital
knowledge needed to better understand more
advanced woodworking techniques. Safety is
stressed throughout.
Prerequisite: CP-01/ previous carpentry training
District Price: $100.00
If you have some experience in woodworking and
would like to take the next step in creating a turn of
the century piece, take the challenge. This course
includes complete step by step instruction in creating
a one of a kind piece such as a Queen Anne step
stool and true hand cut dovetail blanket chest, using
typical hand tools and modern machined techniques.
Non-District: $125.00
District Price: $100.00
CP-07
Night: Thursday
CP-04
Basic Carpentry II
Non-District: $125.00
Night: Monday or Tuesday
Millwork
This course will continue with woodworking basics;
specific skills in light power tool equipment, basic
joinery, and cabinet basics. Students will be
required to make a few small projects with step-bystep procedures and instruction. Knowledge gained
will assist students in furthering their skills in
woodworking. Safety is stressed throughout.
The use of power equipment, safety, and operation
make up this program. Students are required to do
a project that involves the use of circular saw, jointer, radial saw, planer, shaper, and small power
tools.
Prerequisite: Basic Carpentry/previous
carpentry training
District Price: $100.00
District Price: $100.00
Prerequisite: CP-01/ previous carpentry training
Non-District: $125.00
PA-01
CP-03
Night: Monday
Night: Thursday
Furniture Refinishing Fundamentals
Residential Housing Technology
If you have a piece of furniture that needs a face lift,
this is the course to take. The first class will be an
orientation to evaluate piece, and an overview of
different types of finishes and solvents. Students
are responsible for all materials, solvents, and
finishes needed. Reconstruction is held to a
minimum.
This course is designed for the future or present
homeowners that are contemplating building,
renovating, or repairing their own homes along with
general home maintenance. Classes will cover
building terminology, replacement windows, code
requirements, and drawing techniques to obtain a
building permit. Shop instruction will include use of
hand and power tools, rafter and stair layout using a
framing square.
District Price: $125.00
Non-District: $125.00
District Price: $100.00
Non-District: $150.00
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Non-District: $125.00
Fall 16
Non-License Trades
Auto
Machine Shop
MA-01
Night: Tuesday
Basic Machine Shop Training
AT-03
This course is a self-paced learning environment in
which a student can complete one or more projects
in any one session. Total progress per session will
undoubtedly depend upon prior experience and/or
individual’s ability to perform the operations as
instructed.
Related Subjects—Measure and measurements,
shop sketches and blueprint reading, review related
math, shop problems and safety.
Lathe Operations—External operations include plain
turning, threading, taper turning, also use of lathe
chucks. Internal operations include drilling, reaming
and threading. Drill press work is also included in
the program.
Collision Repair
This course emphasizes the application of basic
skills needed to perform tasks involved in the repair
of automobile bodies. Each student will have the
opportunity to work with the tools, instruments, and
equipment necessary to perform the tasks set forth.
District Price: $150.00
DM-01
Night: Wednesday
The students will be taught basic diesel maintenance and service repairs focusing on the most
common sub-units of a diesel engine. They will then
perform tasks following safe and professional work
habits at industry standards.
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
Night: Tuesday
Basic Machine Shop Training II
This course will continue with Machine Shop Basics. Students will be required to make a few small
projects with step by step procedures and instructions. Knowledge gained will assist students in
furthering their skills in Machine Shop Technology
Milling Operations.
This course will show students how to setup milling
machines, proper use of milling machines, and
milling machine operations. Students will be required to make a piece by piece project on a milling
machine. Safety is stressed throughout this course.
District Price: $125.00
Course # FCT-01
Non-District: $150.00
Night: Thursday
Fuel Cell Technology - Beginner
Tired of waiting for Detroit to deliver a gasolinehydrogen hybrid vehicle? Just add a hydrogen-ondemand fuel cell to your existing car! Benefits of
this emerging technology include:
*Price Includes Material Fee
Prerequisite: Basic Machine Shop/Machine Shop
Experience
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
Course # MA-03
Non-District: $175.00
Diesel Mechanics
*Price Includes Material Fee
MA-02
Night: Monday or Tuesday
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More horsepower (a lot more horsepower)
Better fuel mileage (10% - 20% improvement)
Dramatically reduced emissions
A cooler, quieter running engine
Professional mechanics welcome!
Prerequisite: Students must have their own
hand tools and should be comfortable under the
hood.
Introduction to CNC
This is a Basic CNC course. Students will learn the
codes of CNC language, basic programming and to
program parts using a HAAS simulator. Once parts
have been programmed students will learn basic set
-ups and run a part in the HAAS machine.
*Tuition includes a proven, hydrogen-on-demand
fuel cell that you will assemble from parts and get to
keep/install in your own vehicle at the end of the
course.
*Price includes material fee
Prerequisite: Basic Machine Tech 1 & 2 or
3 years experience in Basic Machinery
District Price: $200*
Non-District: $225*
District Price: $200.00
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Non-District: $225.00
Non-License Trades
Computers
DP-04
Night: Monday or Tuesday
DP-08
Night: Tuesday
Introduction to Computers
Microsoft Excel 2010
This course will introduce students to basic
concepts of a computer and its capabilities, as well
as the Windows environment. Students will learn
how to customize desktop settings, create shortcut
icons, manage files with Explorer, and work with
applications.
This course will introduce students to Microsoft
Excel. Students will learn how to format data and
use formulas. Students will also learn how to design
charts and how to filter/sort data. Intermediate skills
such as absolute references, conditional formatting,
and linking cells are also introduced in this session.
Students will master the basics of Excel through
hands on instruction.
*Book included in price.
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent knowledge.
District Price: $150.00
DP-07
Night: Wednesday
Microsoft Word 2010
This course will introduce students to Microsoft
Word and the word processing skills necessary to
write letters and reports, create flyers and
newsletters, and improve office skills. In the handson course, students will learn how to create
documents, format pages and text, create tables,
envelopes and labels, edit and proof documents,
and use the mail merge feature.
Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent knowledge.
District Price: $150.00
Non-District: $175.00
Non-District: $175.00
DP-09
Night: Wednesday
Microsoft Access 2010 Beginners
This beginners class will introduce students to
database administration through Access. The
student will build, manage and maintain databases
containing numerous objects. Also, the student will
work with the intermediate skills of designing
relational databases, querying databases,
customizing input forms, and creating custom
reports.
Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent knowledge.
District Price: $150.00 Non-District: $175.00
DP-06
Night: Tuesday
Microsoft Office
Learn the basics of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. This class covers introductory topics
and concepts that will assist you in gaining an understanding of the programs and their uses. Learn the
basics or update your knowledge of Microsoft Office earlier version to the 2010 release. This course offers
teaching using demonstration, tutelage, hands-on, and take home materials. Work smarter, not harder!
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers & keyboarding skills
District Price: $150.00 Non-District: $175.00
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Fall 16
Non-License Trades
Computers
DP-11
Night: Wednesday
Intro to Digital Photography &
PhotoShop
TD-02
Night: Monday
CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
Auto CAD (Latest Version)
Learn basic digital camera operation, beginner level
image camera functions, exposure modes,
composition, flash and lighting concepts. Figure out
all those fine features your camera has. Find out
how to transfer your pictures to your computer.
Discover introductory photo editing, cropping,
resizing, adding type, with an introduction to
PhotoShop.
*Book included in price.
This beginners course offers the use of graphicoriented computer software for designing and drafting operations.
Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with
standard drafting grammar/procedures and have
basic computer knowledge.
*Book included in price.
District Price: $250.00* Non-District: $275.00*
Bring your camera to the first class!
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
DP-12
DP-10
Night: Thursday
Web Site Design
More Digital Photography and
Photoshop (CS5)
This course will introduce HTML as well as popular
Web authoring software to create interactive Web
sites. Students will learn to plan and develop welldesigned Web sites that combine effective
navigation with the balanced use of graphics, text
and color.
Learn how to use Photoshop as you perform many
different tasks and practice using Photoshop tools.
You will learn about retouching, selection, layers,
color modification, file formats, cropping and type
features. As we practice tools and techniques, we
will also revisit important digital photography
techniques.
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*Book included in price.
Bring your camera to the first class!
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
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Non-License Trades
Fall 16
Welding
WD-01
Night: Monday or Tuesday
WD-03
Night: Wednesday or Thursday
Arc Welding
MIG-TIG Welding
Shop instruction on the operation, care, maintenance, and safety in machine operation, blueprint
readings, welding symbols, voltages, amperages,
and rod selection. Use of welding machine for
beading, butt, flat, vertical, pipe, and overhead
welding are covered in this course.
This is an introductory program involving the
feeding of a consumable wire through a shielding
gas and also tungsten inert gas welding.
*Price Includes Material Fee
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
*Price Includes Material Fee
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
WD-04
WD-02
Night: Monday
Gas Welding
Shop instruction on the operation, care,
maintenance, and safety of acetylene and oxygen
welding equipment are covered. Related classroom
instruction includes principles, methods, and
techniques of blueprint reading, welding symbols,
practical use of equipment in beading, fusing,
brazing, cutting, and safety.
Night: Wednesday
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication, fabrication
and seam techniques, equipment, soldering, and
light gauge welding strategies.
Prerequisite of a previous Welding course.
*Price Includes Material Fee
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
*Price Includes Material Fee
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
Idea for a class?
Is there a class you would like to take or teach for us?
Send us your ideas at rquintin@gnbvt.edu or drop off
at the school care of Adult Ed.
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Practical Arts
Academics
Languages
LG-02
Night: Tuesday
Floral/Gardening
FD-01
Conversational Spanish
Floral Design
This introduction course in the Spanish language
will enable the student to speak, as well as
understand, common expressions.
6 weeks
Night: Monday
This class is a continuation of the Beginner Class.
This class will enable participants to create many
floral projects such as wreath making and decorating; how to care and condition cut and dried flowers;
making centerpieces; corsages and boutonnieres;
Oriental designs; arrangements of different shapes,
modern and traditional; wedding bouquets and many
more fun uses for flowers. Students will take home
all the projects they make during the class. Enjoy
the art of floral design for many years to come with
the processes learned in this class.
*Book included in price.
District Price: $60.00
District Price: $125.00* Non-District: $150.00*
Additional fees for supplies will apply
(estimated $80-100)
*Book included in price.
District Price: $125.00* Non-District: $150.00*
LG-03
Night: Tuesday
Advanced Conversational Spanish
LG-04
Non-District: $85.00
Night: Wednesday
Conversational Portuguese
This introduction course in the Portuguese language
will enable the student to speak, as well as
understand, common expressions.
District Price: $100.00
LG-06
Non-District: $125.00
Night: Thursday
Advanced Conversational Portuguese
This class is a continuation of the Beginner Class.
District Price: $100.00
LG-05
Non-District: $125.00
Night: Wednesday
GA-01
Gardening Skills
with Certified Master Gardner Renate Oliver
6 weeks – 6:30—9:30 pm (times may vary)
Your garden work is not quite finished when you
harvest your last tomato or cut the last flower.
Getting your garden ready for the winter and the
next season is important for success in the spring.
In this 6-week course we will review the tasks and
develop a time-line that will work for you and also
explore some fun activities to ‘keep your thumb
green’.
District Price: $60.00
American Sign Language
This course will focus on survival skills in signs, with
emphasis on building receptive and expressive sign
vocabulary; use of signing space; use of non-manual
components, including facial expressions; sign skills;
body postures; and introduction to finger spelling.
District Price: $100.00
Night: Tuesday
Non-District: $125.00
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Non-District: $85.00
Practical Arts
Art
EP-04
Night: Tuesday
JM-01
Night: Wednesday
Canvas Painting
Jewelry Making - Beginners
Oil and acrylics for hobbyists as well as experienced
artists. Come join the fun with Debbie Macy!
Learn the basics of Needle and Thread Stitching
with beads. Jewelry projects will include all basic
stitches of bead weaving.
Please pick up material list upon registering.
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
Tools and kits are available for purchase at each
class.
District Price: $75.00
EP-03
Non-District: $100.00
Night: Wednesday
Watercolor Painting
This course is for all levels of watercolorist. A wide
variety of techniques for the beginner to the advanced will be covered. Emphasis will be placed or
color & design assisting each student to create
unique expressions of thought and emotion.
Please pick up material list upon registering.
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
JM-02
Jewelry Making - Intermediate
Take your bead weaving basic skills to the next
level. Improve your knowledge of bead weaving with
these new innovative jewelry projects.
Tools and kits are available for purchase at each
class.
District Price: $75.00
SG-01
Night: Tuesday
Basic Stained Glass
Stained glass isn’t just for windows anymore!
You will learn the copper foil method to create your
own stained glass projects. We will cover safety
issues associated with working with glass and the
various tools and supplies. We will learn how to cut
glass. We will also cover some decorative soldering
techniques used to enhance your projects. Discover
how to use all your glass scraps to create mosaic
masterpieces for your home and garden. Like
BLING? You can use those scraps for jewelry too!
Supply list available at registration desk.
District Price: $60.00
Night: Wednesday
Non-District: $85.00
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Non-District: $100.00
Practical Arts
Fall 16
Special Interests
Clothing
EP-16
EP-06
Power Machine Quilting
Upholstering
Nights: Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Welt seam, naugahyde, refinishing, etc. Bring your
piece of furniture the first night of class. (No Couches
or Loveseats)
Afternoons: Tuesday or Wednesday
3:00 - 6:00 pm
This streamline quilting course is perfect for those of
you who always wanted to make a quilt but don’t
have a lot of time. Learn the latest techniques in
rotary cutting, block construction, paper piecing, etc.
Come join the fun, make new friends, and create
great quilts. These classes fill fast! Register early!
Night: Wednesday or Thursday
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
Supply list available at registration desk.
Any evening school student who decides to
leave his/her furniture overnight on our premises
does so at their own risk.
Beginners Welcome!
District Price: $70.00
Non-District: $95.00
EP-05
Night: Tuesday
Chair Recaning
EP-07
Learn how to recane and/or rush your own chair.
Please bring your chair the first night of class.
Domestic Sewing
Nights: Mon, or Thurs, or Wed Afternoon
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
Too big, too small, need it for a special occasion.
Sign up for Domestic sewing and fix them all. You
don’t have to know how to sew, only have the will
to go. Beginners are welcome, bring your own
projects.
WC-01
Please pick up material list upon registering.
Woodcarving
District Price: $70.00
This course will cover basic and advanced carving
depending on the individual’s ability. You will learn
to carve in relief, in the round and several other
styles. We will discuss safety, tools, sharpening,
woods and finishes. Materials will be provided for
the first class. Students will assume additional
costs thereafter.
EP-13
Non-District: $95.00
Nights: Monday or Tuesday
Knitting/Crochet
District Price: $100.00
Beginners and advanced. All types of patterns,
swatches, fancy knits and garments.
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
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Night: Thursday
Non-District: $125.00
Practical Arts
Food & Health
EP-22
Night: Thursday
EP-35
Everyday Cooking the Culinary Way
Combine your love for food with a passion for
knowledge. This course will cover the basic and
advanced preparation of appetizers, stocks, sauces,
soups, meats, seafood and poultry. Combined with
sanitation and proper knife handling skills, together
we will embark upon a tasteful journey full of flavors
and techniques. Come and learn new skills you will
use in everyday situations.
Night: Monday & Wednesday
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Yoga for Beginners and Intermediate
This eight week course will teach beginning and
intermediate students proper form of the fundamental yoga poses and how to avoid injuries. Students
will gain strength, balance and suppleness from
practicing twice per week. Leave class feeling
relaxed and renewed!
District Price: $160.00 Non-District: $185.00
*All food included in price.
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
CD-01
Night: Thursday
Cake Decorating I
This hands-on course will provide the fundamentals
necessary to create any special occasion cake
from whimsical to elegant designs. Cupcake fillings
and designs will also be covered. Learn how to
make shell borders, drop flowers, sweet peas,
leaves, vines, timeless roses, and use star fill-in
techniques. This course will also focus on how to
make the perfect icing consistency using basic and
butter cream icing. Please bring a small cake to
class with you every week.
*Material list provided.
District Price: $60.00
CD-02
Pre-Registration is back!
On weeks 7 & 8 of the Fall
Semester, enrolled students
can pre-register for the
Winter ‘17 Semester.
Non-District: $85.00
Night: Monday
Cake Decorating II
Why stop at decorating cakes with just icing?
Extend the excitement and fun from basic cake
decorating in this class where you will learn how to
work with fondant. You’ll be amazed at how easy it
really is. This class shows you how to cover cakes
in fondant and the different decorating options like
cutouts, figures, and flowers to make gorgeous
cakes for friends and family for years to come.
*Material list provided
District Price: $60.00
Non-District: $85.00
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Greater New Bedford Regional
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
NON-PROFIT ORG.
PERMIT NO. 318
NEW BEDFORD, MA
Vocational Technical High School
1121 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745