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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
GREATER NEW BEDFORD
VOC-TECH INSTITUTE
1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745 Director: Rick Quintin Telephone: 508-998-3321 Ext. 195
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Chapter 74 Marine Trades Program
License Certifications in...
Electrical
Plumbing
Steam Engineering
Construction Trades
Medical Training (including EMT)
FALL 2020
GNB Voc-Tech Institute FALL 2020
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
SEP 14, 21, 28 15,22, 29 16, 23, 30 18, 25
OCT 5, 19, 26 6, 13, 20,
27 7, 14, 21,
28 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
NOV 2, 9 3 4 5
Fall 2020 GNBVTI will be open for Chapter 74 and License classes only
Most classes will be on-site with great care taken to ensure the health &
safety of all who enter the building. (See Safety Procedures on page 3) We
reserve the right to switch to remote learning if necessary to ensure the
well-being of all involved.
or call 508-998-3321 Ext. 195
to make arrangements to
register in person.
District & Senior Discounts offered!
http://www.gnbvt.edu/vti
Register Online TODAY!
LICENSE TRADES Electrical ...................................................................................... 4 Plumbing ...................................................................................... 5 Steam Engineering ....................................................................... 6 Medical ........................................................................................ 7 Carpentry ...................................................................................... 7
POST-SECONDARY - CHAPTER 74 MARINE TRADES .................................................................... 8
Course Offerings
Accreditation Standards
• Registered Training Provider through the Department of Career Services • 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 Plumb-
ers & Gas Fitters • 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
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, or immigration status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such pro-grams or activities. 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.
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• There is absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere on campus.
• Parking is allowed in the main parking lots or designated shop areas. Automobiles which are illegally parked will be tagged and brought to the attention of the police.
• When GNB Voc-Tech day school has been cancelled for inclement weather, evening school classes ARE NOT automatically can-celled. A separate decision will be made and announced. Check the Website at www.gnbvt.edu or check us out on Face-book for snow cancellations. You may also call the school at 508-998-3321 ext. 195 or listen to radio stations WBSM, WNBH, or WSAR for further information. Make-up clas-ses will be scheduled at the discretion of the Adult Education Director.
• At the conclusion of each non-license class, students will be given a certificate in their re-spective programs if they have attended 75% of the required class.
• 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 stu-dent.
• C.E.U.’s and P.D.P.’s are available upon re-quest for some courses.
• Instructor names on courses are subject to change.
• Due to scheduling constraints, make-up clas-ses and specific class dates may be sched-uled to a different evening at the discretion of the Instructor. Days missed due to inclement weather will be made up if possible.
• Students may now register online through www.gnbvt.edu/adult and pay with a credit or debit card.
• Registration is open to all, regardless of where they reside.
• District price is for the residents of Dartmouth, Fairhaven & New Bedford. PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED
• Classes operate on a Trimester System. All classes run for 8 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday unless otherwise stated.
• 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.
• Senior Citizens (60 or over) will receive a $10.00 discount for all 8 week classes and a $5.00 discount for 4 week classes.
• Qualified individuals with disabilities seeking reasonable accommodations are requested to contact the Director at the time of registration.
• Students must be 18 or older and not currently a high school student to take a course or be in the classroom during instruction.
Make checks payable to: GNBVTI
Registration Information General Information
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Payments accepted by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX
SAFETY PROCEDURES
In light of recent events, the GNB Voc-Tech Institute will be following state guidelines, rec-ommendations and protocols for safety. We require masks to be worn in the building at all times and recommend frequent hand washing and social distancing of 6 feet whenever pos-sible. Several of our courses may transition to a hybrid classroom format including remote learning options. All students should have access to the Internet and have a valid email ad-dress. The Coffee Shop will be closed this semester to reduce the spread of germs.
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Electrical
License Trades
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
Course Hours Course Hours
EL-J-1A 0-75 HOURS EL-J-1B 75-150 HOURS
EL-J-2A-TTH 150-225 HOURS EL-J-2B-TTH 225-300 HOURS
* EL-J-2A-2-MW 150-225 HOURS
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
* EL-J-2B-MW 225-300 HOURS
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
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
Students will be given 84 hours of instruction per semester and must complete 75 hours and receive a pass-ing grade for credit. Students will be placed in class sections based on total classroom hours completed and approved by the Commonwealth.
District Price: $495.00 Non-District: $595.00 2020 Code Books required.
Fall 2020 Part 1 (14 weeks starting 9/14/20) Tuesdays & Thursdays unless specified*
Winter 2021 Part 2 (14 weeks starting 1/05/21)
Tuesdays & Thursdays unless specified*
MCE MA Electrical License Renewal
Instructor: Dave Bigos
Minimum registration required for courses to run.
Mandatory 15 Hr. Code Review for 2017 Electrical Code Changes. (MA & RI Licenses only)
SUGGESTION BOX GNB Voc-Tech VTI 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 [email protected].
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Industrial/Municipal Wastewater Training
Instructor: Vinny Furtado
This twelve week 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 and maintain a
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Topics covered include municipal
wastewater treatment processes, industrial wastewater treatment
processes, collection systems, regulations, laboratory and math. This
course will concentrate on preparing students to pass a Grade 4
Municipal Wastewater License exam, a Massachusetts Basic
Industrial Wastewater License exam and/or a Grade 5 Combined
Wastewater License Exam. This course is also a State of
Massachusetts approved class for obtaining Training Contact Hours.
PL-07
IAPMO MA Licensed Plumbers & Gas Fitters
License Renewal Course
Instructor: Manny Pereira
PL-07: Dates TBD
MA master plumbers and gas fitters, journeyman plumbers and gasfit-
ters, and LP installers are required by CMR 11.00 to compete Session
#6 prior to license renewal. This class will utilize IAPMO course curric-
ulum materials which include Board updates, chimney and venting
updates, appliance installation requirements, tool and product news,
related industry issues, administrative topics, code compliant installa-
tion 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.
*Book included in price.
PL-07A — Gas Fitters (3 Hours) Price: $60.00*
PL-07B — Plumbers (6 Hours) Price: $100.00*
This Fall, the Plumbing program may be
switching to an all or partial online format.
Please be prepared for the possibility of remote
instruction.
PL-01, PL-02, PL-03, PL-04, PL-05
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
Night: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Instructors: Scott Thibault & Manny Pereira
248 CMR Tier Program for Licensure of Plumbers
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.
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-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.
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.
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, PL-03, and PL-04 or equivalent, or a Journeyman
plumber license required. Course consists of 110 class hours.
All students should bring in their own updated code books.
Students missing more than 4-7 sessions will be required to
take a two-week make up session.
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)
District Price: $750.00 Non-District: $850.00
PL-06: Cost and Dates TBD
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.
License Trades Fall 2020
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Plumbing
License Trades
MA State 2nd Class Fireman’s License Prep
Instructor: James Koska
Covers the basic requirements such as boiler construction, pumps, and
safe-boiler operation.
MA State 1st Class Fireman’s License Prep
Instructor: James Koska
Covers traps, pumps, steam end, heaters, and code requirements.
6-Hour Steam License Renewal
Instructors: Manny Pereira & James Koska
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 commission-
er, in consultation with the chief inspector, during each 5-year
period proceeding each license renewal.
MA State 3rd Class Engineer’s License Prep
Instructor: James Koska
Covers the joints, valve settings of pumps and simple engines,
turbines, and condensers.
Mandatory License Renewal - 30 hours
Instructor: Manny Pereira & James Koska
All individuals licensed to operate boilers shall demonstrate the
completion of 30 hours of continuing education before each license
renewal.
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Steam Engineering
Interested in a career change or training for another industry?
Several GNB Voc-Tech Adult Ed programs are approved training programs through the MassHire
workforce system. Financial assistance for these programs may be available to qualified individuals.
Visit the MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center who provides job seekers with career
guidance as well as referrals to jobs and career training to learn more.
MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center
618 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-4000
License Trades
Instructor: Kimberly Scieska
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.
EKG-01 Night: Monday
EKG TECHNICIAN
The objective of this course is to gain experience as an EKG techni-
cian using the following skills: • Properly obtaining EKG including lead placement • Troubleshooting 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
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 Nation-al Certification by the American Medical Certification Association—AMCA (for an additional fee). Our students will have the mandatory
6-month work requirement waived. — Loose fitting clothing a must.
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Fall 2020
Medical
EMT-01 Night: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
EMT—EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
The healthcare industry continues to grow and the basic training program for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) has an overall objective to improve the quality of pre-hospital emergency care ren-dered to victims of accidents and sudden illness. As such, the course develops skills in symptom recognition and in all emergency care procedures and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of an EMT providing emergency medical care
with an ambulance service.
Massachusetts Building Code Instructor: William Horrocks
CP-12A & CP-12B Night: Wednesday
12-Hour MA Construction Supervisors
License Renewal Instructor: William Horrocks CP-12A: Sep 14 - Oct 5 — 6:30 - 9:30pm
CP-12B : Oct. 19 - Nov 9 — 6:30 - 9:30pm
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.
*Code books will be available for additional fees.
District Price: $150.00* Non-District: $175.00*
Building Official Certification
: Dave Riquina
8 Weeks 6:30 – 9:30
This course is intended to prepare individuals to take the building
inspector certification exams. Candidates must meet the minimum
qualifications of MGL chapter 143 - 3, which requires a minimum of
five years of construction experience in a direct supervisory
position to take the certification exam. Certification will qualify you
for municipal employment as a building inspector.
Carpentry
OA-01 Night: Monday
OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT
Instructor: Tracy Oliver
Learn to do eye exams!
The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program is a certificate program to
help answer the need for qualified assistants in ophthalmology prac-
tices. This program is designed to teach the basic skills needed to per-
form eye exams and prepare the patient for the ophthalmologist.
7/20/20 Register online at www.gnbvt.edu/adult or call 508-998-3321 Ext. 195
Post-Secondary Certificate-Marine Technology The Marine Technology Program prepares students to work in both the commercial and recreational marine industries. This post-secondary program of training includes boat handling in-struction and safety, general shop and tool safety, internal com-bustion engines, marine electrical system design and installa-tion, outboard, inboard, sterndrive and diesel engine systems, propulsion system maintenance, boat trailer maintenance, elec-tronics installation, vessel systems, marine cosmetics and build-ing construction, marine welding/fabrication. The working envi-ronment and customer service practices for the marine industry are discussed in detail.
This solid fundamental education in Marine Technology will pro-vide students with a wide variety of opportunities for both occu-pational employment and educational pursuits. This program provides instruction to students about the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Certified Advisor certifications as well as the National Marine Electronics Association (NEMA) electronics certification process.
SEQUENCE OF COURSES (courses must be taken in sequence)
Trimester 1 MT101: Fundamentals of Marine Technology/Safety MT102: Marine Boat Handling and Operation MT103: Marine Engines: Theory of operation (gas, diesel) MT103L: Marine Engines: (Lab) Winter Break: Students are encouraged to pursue a job shadow or internship in a marine related business
Trimester 2 MT201: Marine electrical systems: Theory of operation MT201L: Marine electrical system: Design and Installation (Lab) MT202: Marine systems: Theory of operation MT202L: Marine systems: Design and Installation (Lab) Trimester 3
MT301: Marine Boat Construction, Repair, Cosmetics MT301L: Marine Boat Construction, Repair, Cosmetics (Lab) MT302L: Marine Welding, Trailer Maintenance (Lab) MT303: Engine/Vessel Rigging and Maintenance MT303L: Engine/Vessel Rigging and Maintenance (Lab) MT304: Customer Service and ABYC Advisor Standards
MT305: Co-Op Opportunities
Instructor: John Bernier
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical Institute
Post-Secondary Program