TRADE AND TECHNICAL

Auto Body (Limited enrollment of 8)
An introductory course in basic auto body repair. Techniques covered in­clude: metal straightening, sanding, body filler use, and basic paint spray­ing. An emphasis on safety and proper tool use is covered. All projects need to
be approved by the instructor. Students are responsible for all materials needed for their projects.
10 week program                                                                    Starts:  1/27/10 or 4/28/10
Wed. 5:00-8:00 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $235.00
Instructor: Bill Collins

Auto Mechanics (Limited enrollment of 10)
This program is for everyone who drives an automobile and would like an understanding of auto maintenance, upkeep, and repairs. Learn what goes on underneath that hood. All projects need to be approved by the instructor.
Students are responsible for all materials needed for their projects.
10 week program                                                                    Starts:  1/28/10 or 4/29/10
Thurs. 6:00-9:00 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $235.00
Instructor: Amos Robinson
                                   
Small Engine Maintenance/Repair
This course is designed to address basic small engine operation. Topics covered: two and four cycle small engine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Students are encouraged to bring in their own equipment to troubleshoot and repair as you learn. Lawnmowers, roto-tillers, weed wack­ers, and snow blowers are welcome.
8 week program                                                                      Starts:  1/26/10
Tues. 6:00-8:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $210.00
Instructor: Michael Plumber                                                     Book Fee: approx. $48.00 optional

Advanced Small Engine Repair
This course is designed for students who have taken the Small Engine Repair course and wish to gain additional proficiency in the small engine repair field.  Students will perform a variety of repairs and are also encouraged to bring in their own equipment to work on as you learn.
8 week program                                                                      Starts:  4/6/10
Tues. 6:00-8:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $210.00
Instructor: Michael Plumber                                                    

Outreach Training Program (10 hour OSHA General Industry)
This course is a requirement for employees of companies who work on fed­eral projects. The students will receive a basic knowledge of safety require­ments in the general industry. The course is taught by an authorized OSHA instructor. The student will receive an OSHA 10 hour General Industry card upon successful completion of the course.
2 week program                                                                      Starts: 5/8/10 & 5/15/10
Sat. 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.                                                           Cost: $125.00 All materials included
Instructor: Robert Wood

Outreach Training Program (10 hour OSHA Construction Industry)
This course is a requirement for employees of companies who work on pub­lic works jobs. The students will receive a basic knowledge of safety require­ments in the construction industry. The course is taught by an authorized OSHA instructor. The student will receive an OSHA 10 hour Construction In­dustry card upon successful completion of the course.
2 week program                                                                      Starts: 1/23/10 & 1/30/10
Sat. 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.                                                           Cost: $125.00 All materials included
Instructor: Derek Knudsen

Basic Welding (Limited enrollment of 10)
A course in (SMAW) Arc Welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Students will learn how to safely weld with the ARC welding process and properly use an oxyacetylene torch. Please bring a pair of welding gloves.
5 week program                                                                      Starts:  1/26/10 or 4/27/10
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30-8:00 p.m.                                                   Cost: $295.00 All materials included
Instructor: Glen Bredberg

Advanced Welding (Limited enrollment of 10)
A course in GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding is for the recreational welder or the industrial fabricator. Students must have taken a basic weld­ing course or have work experience. Practice in fundamental shop weld­ing in all of the AWS positions will be supplemented by 20 minute black board sessions. The successful candidate will be able to select and setup arc welding equipment, perform maintenance and new fabrication weld­ing, and complete final weld inspection.   Please bring a pair of welding gloves.
5 week program                                                                      Starts:  3/16/10 or 6/1/10
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30-8:00 p.m.                                                    Cost: $295.00 All materials included
Instructor: Glen Bredberg

Basic Metal Fabrication
Students will learn the safe use of metal fabrication equipment, such as shears, press brakes, drill presses & various types of metal saws.   While utilizing their welding skills, students will learn how to take raw materials and form them into useful items that they can use at home.  The students are required to bring in a project idea to work on with the instructor.  Prerequisite:  Basic Welding skills are required.  All proj­ects need to be approved by the instructor.  Students are responsible for all materials needed for their projects.
10 week program                                                                    Starts:  1/27/10
Wed.  5:30-8:00 p.m.                                                                Cost:   $200.00
Instructor:  Glen Bredberg

Beginner Woodworking (Limited enrollment of 10)
Have you always wanted to learn techniques used by master craftsmen to create beautiful pieces of furniture? This project oriented program in wood includes instruction in hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment.
10 week program                                                                    Starts: 1/26/10 or 4/27/10
Tues. 6:00-9:00 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $235.00 plus wood fee
Instructor: Al Saviano

Advanced Woodworking (Limited enrollment of 10)
In this advanced course the students will gain additional proficiency in the woodworking field. The students work on their own individual projects. Stu­dents must have been enrolled in a Beginner Woodworking course. All       proj­ects need to be approved by the instructor. Students are responsible for all materials needed for their projects.
10 week program                                                                    Starts: 1/27/10 or 1/28/10
Wed. or Thurs. 6:00-9:00 p.m.                                                            4/28/10 or 4/29/10
Instructor: Al Saviano                                                               Cost: $235.00 plus wood fee                          

Advanced Woodworking Weekend Seminars (Limited enrollment of 12)
Get a jump on your advanced woodworking projects in this exciting new weekend seminar. Students must have been previously enrolled in a begin­ner woodworking course. All proj­ects need to be approved by the instructor. Students are responsible for all materials needed for their projects.
2 day program                                                                        Starts:   1/23/10 & 1/24/10 or
Sat. & Sun. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.                                                            5/1/10 & 5/2/10
Instructor: Al Saviano                                                              Cost: $150.00 plus wood fee

                                                                
PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGAM

Plumbing Apprentice Programs (Limited enrollment for all classes)
Plumbing courses are designed for people who currently work as a Plumb­er’s Apprentice. A copy of your apprentice card is required at registration for all Plumbing Classes.

Plumbing IIB Journeyman (75 hours - 25 classes)                          Starts: 1/12/10
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                         Cost: $350.00
Instructor: John Gardner

Plumbing Masters Program (100 hours)                                         Starts:  9/14/10
Tues. & Thurs.  6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                        Cost:   $500.00
Instructor:  TBA

All students must bring a current MA Plumbing and Gas Code Book to all classes. Additional books may be required for each class for an additional fee.

Journeyman License Requirements*                           Masters License Requirements*
Must have an apprentice license                                      Must have a Journeyman License
6000 hours of on-the-job training                                      2000 hours of on-the-job training
300 hours of classroom training and education                  100 hours of classroom training Work for a Master Plumber

New Plumbing Program Requirements Effective September 2008

Plumbing Tier I (132 hours - 44 classes)                                           Starts: 9/13/10
110 required hours plus 20 hours for review and test                              Cost: $675.00
Mon. & Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Marc Zade

Plumbing Tier II (132 hours - 44 classes)                                          Starts: 9/14/10
110 required hours plus 20 hours for review and test                              Cost: $675.00
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Gardner

* The new program will require 550 hours (110 per year) of classroom instruction, plus 5 years on the job training.
Requirements are subject to change at any time by the State of Massachusetts.

Approved school by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure for Plumbers & Gasfitters.

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGAM

Electrical Apprentice Programs (Limited enrollment for all classes)
All students must bring a current Massachusetts Electrical Code Book to class. Additional books may be required for each class for an additional fee.

Electrical IB Theory (75 hours - 25 classes)                                            Starts:  1/12/10
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                Cost:  $350.00
Instructor: Al Rovaldi

Electrical IA Theory (75 hours - 25 classes)                                           Starts:  9/14/10
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                Cost:  $400.00**
Instructor: Al Rovaldi                                                     

Electrical IIB Code (75 hours - 25 classes)                                            Starts: 1/12/10
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                               Cost:  $350.00
Instructor: Russ MacLeod

Electrical IIA Code (75 hours - 25 classes)                                            Starts: 9/14/10
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                               Cost:  $405.00**  
Instructor: Russ MacLeod                                              

*You need 150 hours in Electrical I before taking Electrical II*

Electrical IIIB Code (75 hours - 25 classes)                                           Starts:  1/10/10
Mon. & Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost:  $350.00
Instructor: Mike Stepka

Electrical IIIA Code (75 hours - 25 classes)                                           Starts: 9/13/10
Mon. & Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost: $395.00**
Instructor: Mike Stepka                                   

*You need 300 hours in Electrical I & II before taking Electrical III*

Electrical IVB Review (75 hours - 25 classes)                                        Starts: 1/11/10
Mon. & Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost:  $350.00
Instructor: Mark Apostle         

Electrical IVA Review (75 hours - 25 classes)                                        Starts: 9/13/10
Mon. & Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.                                                                 Cost:  $405.00**
Instructor: Mark Apostle                                               

*You need 450 hours in Electrical I, II & III before taking Electrical IV*

**Book Fees are included in the course price**

Journeyman License Requirements*
8000 hours of employment as a learner or apprentice under the direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman.
600 hours of classroom training and education in electrical code from an approved school.

There is no set order for the two requirements listed above. For example, you may start the schooling first, or you may do both concurrently.

Approved school by The Massachusetts State Board of Electrical Examiners
*Requirements are subject to change at any time by the State of Massachusetts