Windsor (South) Campus
Winter courses will run 15 weeks on Thursdays from Feb. 20- June 5
Course name: Baking and Pastry Arts Level 1
Course description: Students will learn the basic skills needed to produce cakes, pies, pastries, breads, and desserts. The proper use of baking equipment, terminology, ingredients, and mixing techniques will be taught through theory, lecture, and practical assignments in a baking lab. Evaluation techniques for taste, texture and visual appeal will be taught to ensure students understand the importance of baked goods as a menu item. Practical skills will be mastered through extensive production of baked goods according to recipe specifications.
Course name: Basic Welding Process & Fabricating
Course description: An introductory course designed to provide general knowledge of commonly used thermal metalworking processes like welding and cutting. This course also has a practical element to develop competencies in shielded metal arc welding in the flat position, oxy-fuel welding, brazing, and cutting. Theory and shop demonstrations will also provide a basic understanding of G.T.A.W. and G.M.A.W. processes and equipment. Interpretation of welding symbols, metal preparation and forming, layout, fitting, and finishing skills will also be introduced.
Course name: Building Responsive Relationships
Course description: This course is designed to support students in developing an understanding of social-emotional learning in children. It includes the impact of various environments and interactions on children's abilities to regulate and develop efficient coping mechanisms in early childhood. Evidence-based strategies to promote children's sense of self, appropriate social interactions and sense of well-being will support students on their paths to becoming Registered Early Childhood Educators.
Course name: Custom Cabinetry
Course description: This course, custom cabinetry projects such as built-ins, closets and wall units are designed and produced to predetermined specifications.
Course name: Eat Well, Be Well
Course description: In this course, students will explore the role of nutrition in their own physical, psychological, and social development throughout the lifespan. Topics to be explored include tools for assessing the diet, designing a healthful diet, and sources of macro-and micro-nutrients. The physiological processes of digestion and metabolism of food and nutrients are reviewed. Finally, the social and cultural aspects of eating, food, and nutrition will be discussed, with an emphasis on the student's own experiences.
Course name: Electrical, Raceway Installations
Course description: Course description: In this "hands-on" practical course students will develop their knowledge and skills pertaining to commercial Wiring installation procedures., Students will demonstrate proper tool selection and usage, circuit testing, and correct selection of materials for proper electrical circuit installations required for commercial environments. Students will learn proper installation and bending techniques for Rigid and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing, incorporating various types of benders.
Course name: Engine Operations (Firefighting)
Course description: This course is designed to provide the learner with general guidelines for appropriate fire extinguisher selection and use. The student will also learn about fire service water supply methods and uses.
Course name: Interior Design Illustration 1
Course description: In this course, the students will be introduced to the basic processes of producing quality perspective renderings, clearly characterizing various objects related to interiors. Students will be involved in extensive freehand sketching and will work with various rendering media such as lead and coloring pencils, pens, and ink. Emphasis will be placed on speed and accuracy in illustration work.
Course name: Manicure Techniques
Course description: This course focuses on basic nail care, nail repair and contemporary nail enhancements such as nail art design. Major topics include nail disorders and disease, infection control and the necessary safety standards to ensure a professional nail service for the individual client. Students will also learn how to develop and maintain client relationships while providing a relaxing yet revitalizing spa experience.
Course name: Plumbing Metal Joining
Course description: An introductory course provides theoretical and practical training for the student to flare, swage, braze, and solder copper piping, and cut or weld (SMAW) plate and angle steel safely.
Course name: Professional Development in Healthcare
Course description: The focus of this course is to prepare students for academic success in the healthcare education programs by focusing on interpersonal skills as well as professional development strategies. Students will use research to explore career opportunities in the health-related fields including educational training, certifications, professional associations, current issues, and trends, as well as ways to stay well-informed to the upcoming changes, technological advancements, and best practices. The course will emphasize the importance of self-evaluation and reflection as tools for identifying the academic and career goals. Students will examine and develop, through practical sessions and activities, skills and personal traits that can have a positive effect in their career choices and professional development.
Course name: Visual Designs with Computers
Course description: Visual Design with Computers will introduce students to Graphic Design practices including theoretical, conceptual, layout and production skills. Students will develop skills using computer based graphic design software programs to create effective two-dimensional printed layouts to promote a personality, product, or service, with a stated goal to develop an introduction to graphic design principles. Students will learn terminologies that will allow them to effectively communicate with Graphic Design professionals, including potential clients and co-workers.
Chatham Campus
Winter courses will run 15 weeks on Thursdays from Feb. 20- June 5
Course name: Anatomy & Physiology for the Personal Support Worker
Course description: The Personal Support Worker program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, safe, and supportive care to individuals across their lifespan including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, age, and mental health challenges. Students will develop assessment and communications skills to identify and document pertinent information about their client’s health status. Students will learn to provide client-centered and client-directed care based on ethical principles, sensitivity to diverse client and family values, beliefs, and needs, and follow the direction of the care plan.
Course name: Construction Applications
Course description: (FORMERLY HOME RENOVATION TRADE SKILLS) This course enables the student to plan and execute a series of interior and exterior current day building techniques involved in residential and commercial building construction. This includes wall construction, gypsum wallboard, flooring, siding, and roofing installation. In addition, the student - will execute plumbing techniques and learn electrical wiring codes and wiring schematics.
Course name: Digital Photography
Course description: This course will cover the basics of the exciting world of digital photography. This foundational course covers the basics of photography: the art of seeing, composition, lighting, understanding resolution, printing/output for best results, and distribution methods. The curriculum will also cover the significant role played by the photographer in the design process.
Course name: Wellness, Mind and Body
Course description: Wellness is about taking charge of your life, making wise choices, and charting a path to a healthier you. Explore the dimensions of wellness and pursue practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of your life. This course will help you understand how the choices you make impact your evolutionary relationship with others and place in the environment. Gain awareness of all aspects of your personal wellness so that you can live responsibly and reach your full potential.
Course name: Powerline Trade Awareness & Safety
Course description: This course introduces the regulations and safety rules that apply to the daily routines of a powerline technician. Students gain theoretical training to operate and maintain a variety of specialized live line tools required to work on or near live power lines, including specialized hand tools for specific tasks. They will learn about the care, use, selection and assembly of their personal climbing and protective equipment. They will be given the theory of pole and ladder climbing along with the appropriate rescue techniques. Students will be prepared to safely perform practical skills required in the powerline field.