Transformers & Motors 50413518

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

Transit / Level / Laser 47427409

Explores the builders and transit level, the recording of leveling notes, the use of information on a plan to layout work on the job and related math procedures. Also covers the terminology, optical principles and operating procedures for transit and laser levels.

Transition Cow Management Lab 10091120

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

Transition To Trainer: Your Role As A Journey Worker 47455455

In this workshop you will be introduced to a new set of basic tools - the tools of a job site trainer. You will explore the skills that are necessary to be an effective trainer, discover how to deliver hands-on training, and examine the process for giving useful feedback.

Transportation Infrastructure Design 10607111

Introduces transportation infrastructure design and includes important areas of knowledge including: the history of transportation engineering; basic roles of transportation engineering (including planning, design, general operations, and overall management); introduction to design concepts (including alignment & profile, typical sections, intersection design, pedestrian & bicycle accommodations, parking lot layout, and runways & taxiways); traffic control and staging; and an overview of design plans, details, and design requirements for different transportation project types.

Trigonometry w Apps 10804196

Topics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, inverse functions, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and vectors.

Troubleshooting 10154151

Develop hardware and software troubleshooting skills by solving computer-related problems. Learner will use textual and online resources, document successful solutions and add them to a personal knowledge base.

Truck Driving 1 10458201

Introduces learners to the laws, regulations and various certification levels of a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Introduces learners to the basic operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle.

Truck Driving 2 10458202

Prepares learners in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course on tractor-trailers, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. Limited lecture will be used to inform students of industry regulations, driver safety, inspections and communication.

Truck Driving 3 10458203

Builds on skills learned in Truck Driving 1 and 2, as students hone skills and practice to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course will focus on advanced driving operations, backing skills, and non-driving aspects of the transportation industry.

Underhood Maintenance 10602202

Perform vehicle preventative maintenance, and drivetrain maintenance procedures. Learners will focus on air filter, wiper blade, serpentine belt, headlamp, battery maintenance and repair.

Understanding Substance Use 10550201

Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.

Urinalysis 10513114

Prepares the learner to perform a complete urinalysis which includes physical, chemical and microscopic analysis. The learner will explore renal physiology and correlate urinalysis results with clinical conditions.

Use-of-force 10504192

Diagram a system of physical control options that are safe, effective, and reasonable. Examine existing systems and analyze their ability to limit unnecessary uses of force and minimize the risk of litigation.

User Experience Design A 10152524

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

User Experience Design B 10152525

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

User Experience Design C 10152526

Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process.  Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

Vacuum Systems For MMMP Trades (C-10) 50423719

Course introduces principles of vacuum systems and interpreting vacuum system schematics. Apprentices will then develop skills related to installing, repairing, replacing and applying troubleshooting principles to vacuum systems and components. Course examines preventative maintenance techniques commonly used on the job.

Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology 10098115

Examine the body systems of vertebrate animals. Learning activities include animal dissections. This course establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician. 

Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia 10098220

Examine fundamental concepts of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Learners will study how to administer anesthesia to veterinary patients for common procedures, along with learning the skills needed to safely monitor anesthetized patients. Other topics include fluid therapy, IV catheters, maintaining anesthetic equipment and troubleshooting anesthetic problems and emergencies.

Veterinary Clinical Pathology 1 10098130

Demonstrate basic laboratory procedures including: storage, cleaning and the principles of microscopy. Learners will study parasites of common domestic species, including prevention, lifecycle, treatment, and impact on animal health. Labs will concentrate on diagnostic parasitology.

Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2 10098230

Investigate hematology and urinalysis. Learners will practice sample collection and perform venipuncture on common domestic species. Labs will consist of learners practicing diagnostic procedures such as CBCs, blood chemistry and urinalysis.

Veterinary Dentistry 10098280

Develop knowledge in anesthesia and surgical assisting with an emphasis on Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) for companion animals.

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 10098270

Explore emergency and critical care of common domestic species. Topics covered include cardiopulmonary arrest, toxicology, care of hospitalized patients, and advanced nursing procedures.

Veterinary Medical Calculations 10098105

Perform the every day medical calculations used in veterinary medicine with accuracy.  Learners will perform metric conversions, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates and practice filling prescriptions.

Veterinary Medical Terminology 10098100

Develop an understanding of terms and abbreviations used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Through reading, writing, and speech, learners will master combining forms as they relate to bodily structures, and word parts for the understanding and definition of medical procedures, treatments, and conditions.

Veterinary Office Procedures 10098110

Demonstrate personal and professional characteristics and qualities expected of a veterinary technician. This course covers appropriate client and staff relations, telephone etiquette, scheduling, managing records, client services and education. Laws and ethics regarding the practice of veterinary medicine, legal requirements for record keeping and veterinary practice management software will also be covered.

Veterinary Pharmacology 1 10098160

Analyze various drugs and other substances used in veterinary medicine. Learners will analyze drug classification, effects, side effects, and client education related to a wide variety of medication use in the field of animal medicine. Learners will apply principles of measurement, administration and safe storage of drugs used in veterinary medicine. This course is part of a two-course series.

Veterinary Pharmacology 2 10098260

Build on the concepts learned in Veterinary Pharmacology 1. Learners will continue to analyze drugs commonly used in veterinary medicine. This is the second course of a two-course series.

Veterinary Surgical Assisting 10098180

Learners will gain experience with patient preparation for common surgical procedures, presurgical diagnostics, aseptic technique, and surgical assisting. 

Veterinary Surgical Nursing 10098250

Participate in surgical procedures including dog and cat sterilization surgeries. Other surgical procedures may occasionally be performed as needed. Learners will participate as anesthetists, sterile surgical assistants, and non-sterile assistants throughout the course.

Veterinary Technician Internship 1 10098190

Develop skills in a veterinary clinic working environment. This is a 120 hour internship.

Veterinary Technician Internship 2 10098290

Develop skills in a veterinary clinic working environment. This is a 120 hour internship.

VFX, Compositing & Color 10206164

Explores professional visual effects software for the effective completion of professional post-production design applications. Learners will explore compositing tools, video effects, motion tracking, filters, 3D lighting and camera effects, and color grading techniques in the creation of enhanced visuals.

Video for Digital Marketing 10104212

Explores a hands-on approach to creating, optimizing, and leveraging video content as part of an effective digital marketing strategy. Learners will develop social media video strategies tailored to different platforms, explore storytelling techniques, and master video production essentials from pre-production planning to editing and publishing. The learner explores platform-specific best practices, including short-form videos, live streaming, interactive formats, along with analyzing video performance metrics and adjusting strategies for maximum engagement and reach. 

Video Foundation Intensive 10206162

Introduces the process and workflow of video production from concept to completion by translating story ideas into compelling cinematic language through storyboarding, shot-list, cinematography, and post-production. Learners explore the five elements of film language for visual storytelling while learning the fundamentals of camera operation, audio capture and video editing.

Video Pre-Production 10206150

Develops the pre-production components for video or animation assignments. Learners develop the blueprints for effective and manageable video and animation projects by developing concepts, creating loglines, examining principles of storytelling, outlining, script formatting, preparing for documentary production, examining linear vs. non-linear structures, creating a production plan and budget, scheduling and storyboarding.

Video Production: Studio 10206154

Introduces professional lighting equipment, lighting techniques and cinema camera operation for use on studio projects. Learners will manipulate light to create a variety of effects in a diverse set of scenarios and utilize different types of cinema camera equipment, support tools and techniques for use in studio projects. Learners will examine advanced equipment, vocabulary and techniques unique to the studio environment including the use of green screen, creation of camera movement and working in a variety of crew positions to support a production.

Vocabulary Enhancement - Interpreter 10533122

Develops the fundamental skills required for producing concepts and ideas represented in American Sign Language (ASL). Learners will apply the appropriate English synonyms for sign concepts based on contextual meaning. Learners will apply more than one English word equivalent to most sign vocabulary word. A variety language and vocabulary building exercises are designed to help learners enhance their English vocabulary. Learners will develop awareness of local and regional sign variations.

VPN 10151116

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Virtual Private Networks technologies including: history of VPNs, use of VPN technology, types and different platforms of VPNs; VPN configuration and security. Learner will gain familiarity with the protocols used in a virtual private network; and will configure a site to branch VPN. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated various VPN technologies and the protocols to secure a Virtual Private Network.

Vulnerability Analysis 10151102

Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

Wait Staff Training 10316119

Explore the art of service and the importance of front of the house work in the culinary program. Learners learn how to properly interact with guests and provide high quality customer service. Examine the proper techniques of table service, obtaining guest orders, interacting with the kitchen staff and creating a professional atmosphere.

Web Concepts 1 10152751

Web Concepts 2 10152752

Web Design 1 B 10152552

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

Web Design 1 C 10152553

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

Web Design 2 A 10152554

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 B 10152555

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 C 10152556

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Weed Identification 10093114

Examines weed identification concepts at various plant growth stages. Learners will develop the skills necessary to characterize and identify weeds in agronomic and garden settings. Hands-on activities include creating a weed portfolio using a plant press and identifying weed species in crop fields and gardens.

Weld Inspection & Testing 10442163

Emphasizes measurement of weld defects and assessment of weld quality conformance to common welding codes. Learners conduct etch tests, bend tests and break tests on welds. The process of procedure and welder qualification is explored through group activities.

Weld Print Reading 1: Basic Views And Dimensions 10442181

Develop print interpretation skills needed in metal fabrication. Learners study orthographic projection, dimensioning, welding symbols and bill of materials. Learners apply concepts in hands-on activities, practicing basic layout skills and safe operation of fabrication equipment.

Weld Print Reading 2: Other Views And Symbols 10442182

Builds on print interpretation skills developed in Weld Print Reading 1. Learners study increasingly complicated prints and welding symbols. Learners will apply concepts in hands-on activities, practicing basic layout skills and safe operation of saws, shears and drills.

Welding Career Exploration 10442203

Develops awareness of career opportunities and career preparedness in the welding field. Employer presentations and plant tours clarify technical and success skill expectations in the trade. Learners assess their own passions and motivations to develop a career and plan. Digital portfolio development is introduced, along with professional media presence. Learners explore NTC career services, including resume development, job searches and mock interviews.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 1: International Weld Symbols 10442189

This course provides for advanced competency in interpreting international weld symbols and ISO prints. Prints utilizing first angle projection are studied and fabricated.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 2: GD&T And Pipe Prints 10442190

This course provides for an introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Pipe Prints. Prints are studied and fabricated.

Welding Fabrication Techniques 3: Production Welding 10442191

Interpret and fabricate several different prints in this course. Practice interpreting and fabricating prints in a timely manner is emphasized. As the course progresses, student's design, plan, and fabricate a project of their own using all of the knowledge and skills they have acquired in Fab Tech 1 & 2.

Welding For Apprentices 47442443

This course highlights the similarities in equipment and technique between the major arc welding processes. Students complete introductory level competencies in the GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes. Material preparation skills include shearing, sawing, grinding, and thermal cutting. This course is 40 hours for apprenticeship programs.

Welding For MMMP Trades (C-6) 50423715

Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc, MIG and TIG is included, along with common cutting and joining techniques.

Welding Laser Operations 10442145

Develops abilities in industrial laser operation. Learners will develop start-up procedures, perform pre-operation diagnostics, preserve safety in the laser work area and manage job files. Cut quality will be emphasized in relation to cut parameters, and assessed in accordance with common acceptance criteria.

Welding Laser Programming 10442142

Develops abilities in industrial laser programming. Learners will set up software defaults, customize menus, create geometry files, assign cut parameters, optimize processing and finally create part nests. Laser use in local fabrication shops will be explored.

Welding Metal Forming 1 10442175

Applies principles of bending in metal fabrication. Learners select tools, calculate blank lengths, develop bend corrections and sequence bends. Learners perform bends in the manual mode and with software assist.

Welding Metal Forming 2 10442176

Expands on bending principles explored in Metal Forming 1. Learners explore advanced tooling solutions, metal rolling, radial bending and hemming.

Welding Pipe Fitting 1 31442303

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use OAC process to cut steel and the GMAW and SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Preparing learners to weld Pipe in any position.

Welding Pipefitting 2 31442304

Develops skills in Oxy-fuel cutting (OAC), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Learners use the OAC process to cut steel and the SMAW process in 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G position on steel. Required welds include fillet and groove welds. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code.

Welding Safety 10442172

Prepares learners for safe operation of work site equipment. Procedures regarding welding machines, band saws, shears, grinders, oxy fuel equipment and an array of hand tools are practiced. Crane and forklift operation are introduced.

Wild Mushroom Foray 60090113

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.