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In this class students will learn the basics of beekeeping, including the biology of bees, how to maintain a hive, the life cycle of bees, the hierarchy of the hive, protecting your bees from disease and predators, as well as how to winterize your hives.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their very own 10” hanging basket of flowers. The instructor will cover essential topics such as selecting the ideal soil or potting medium, determining the perfect location for your hanging basket, and mastering proper water retention and drainage techniques. Learn the ins and outs of assembling a visually-appealing hanging flower basket while discovering the world of flowers to help you choose the best blooms to elevate your creation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate their green thumb and unleash their creativity!
This course will explore the basics of safe mushroom identification for numerous spring species. There are great edible mushrooms in the spring. We will look at velvet foot, pheasant's back, wood corals, and of course morels! The second part of the class is a field trip to the woods to use the identification skills in the real world.
In this hands-on class, learners will learn the step-by-step procedures for accurately setting up production moulders and properly grinding profile knives. In the classroom, time will be spent focusing on basic moulder theory and principles that impact machining quality. Learners will then apply the knowledge gained in the classroom through hands-on practice on industrial machines in our state-of-the-art facility.
In this course students will build upon knowledge from the Beginning class to have hands on work splitting and grafting queens, setting up starter hives, inspecting hives, and using pesticides. This course will also discuss regulations and oversight of registered hives.
Attendees of this class will learn how to operate a chainsaw safely and use proper felling techniques. Class begins reviewing OSHA rules and regulations and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Learners will then cover chainsaw operation, mechanics, and maintenance. In the afternoon, the class will move out into the field to learn about the mechanics of a tree and a cutting demonstration.
Outlines the approaches to learning, technological systems, student resources, and administrative processes at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). This course promotes learners becoming familiar with the college’s academic expectations, available student supports, and institutional processes prior to the first day of class in an effort to achieve success in the first semester and beyond. Opportunities for career and program exploration are also provided.
Within the Pre-Petition Health course you will learn about the required entrance exam and/or other pre-requisites to petition for your chosen health program. The course contains information about clinical requirements including background checks and health requirements. You will gain knowledge and learn of the rigor of the program-specific classes, clinical requirements, and expected outside study time, and tips on how to be successful. Each health program will have functional abilities (ability to perform basic activities and tasks expected in the career basic skills required for success in program) for you to review. Learn of assessment procedures for courses and grade requirements for success. And gain career expectations of your program and future profession, including an overview of the work environment.
Within the Pre-Petition Health course you will learn about the required entrance exam and/or other pre-requisites to petition for your chosen health program. The course contains information about clinical requirements including background checks and health requirements. You will gain knowledge and learn of the rigor of the program-specific classes, clinical requirements, and expected outside study time, and tips on how to be successful. Each health program will have functional abilities (ability to perform basic activities and tasks expected in the career basic skills required for success in program) for you to review. Learn of assessment procedures for courses and grade requirements for success. And gain career expectations of your program and future profession, including an overview of the work environment.
Within the Pre-Petition Health course you will learn about the required entrance exam and/or other pre-requisites to petition for your chosen health program. The course contains information about clinical requirements including background checks and health requirements. You will gain knowledge and learn of the rigor of the program-specific classes, clinical requirements, and expected outside study time, and tips on how to be successful. Each health program will have functional abilities (ability to perform basic activities and tasks expected in the career basic skills required for success in program) for you to review. Learn of assessment procedures for courses and grade requirements for success. And gain career expectations of your program and future profession, including an overview of the work environment.
This class is targeted for beginners and therefore will be ideal for sawyers, edgermen, trim- mermen, grading trainees, sales people, managers and supervisors. This course will cover topics such as clear vs sound cuttings, wood characteristics and defects, hardwood lumber manufacturing standards, species, kiln dried lumber, and hands-on lumber grading.
Perhaps you are ready to build your first Greene & Greene style furniture piece, but would like some extra guidance. This intermediate level side table project may be just the class you are looking for. Our Master Craftsman Tom Gallenberg will lead you through the step-by-step process of building a beautiful side table that will exhibit the design elements found in many Greene & Greene style furniture: cloud lifts, leg indents, and corner brackets.
Kiln Drying includes: presentation on effective Kiln drying, 100 board run test, 40 board runs along with kiln drying techniques based on climate conditions.
In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to apply log scaling principles and grading criteria used by industry professionals to merchandise hardwood logs. Please note that this training will consist of both a classroom portion as well as instruction off-site at a local sawmill.
Provides an overview of the industrial environment, current industry trends and identification of career paths available in wood manufacturing. Focuses on safety and health practices within the woodworking industry. Topics covered include OSHA requirements and workplace safety. Upon completion of this course, students will earn an OSHA Forklift Operator Certificate.
Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods. Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.
Explores the general overview of plant layout, machine centers, and different product flow in a lumber manufacturing setting. Learners focus on the mix of species, and how these can be utilized in various product lines, and examine the processing of lumber through sawing, edging, and trimming manufacturing operations.
Introduces learner to basic G & M code programming, progressing into PC-based integrative computer graphic systems used to create and convert computer-generated designs into tool paths for computer numerically controlled (CNC) wood routers. After loading and simulating programs the learner will learn how to operate a production sized CNC wood router. Stock preparation, safe set-up, tool selection, quality control and maintenance are covered in detail.
As an introduction course, students will learn wood anatomy and the physical nature of wood and how these characteristics are used in species selection for industrial raw materials. Species identification will be covered in the lab portion of this course.
Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods. Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.
This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills to manufacture furniture. Topics covered include: furniture design styles, sourcing raw material for projects, tool selection, machine operation, joinery and furniture construction.