Shawsheen Valley Technical HS
Adult Education Program
100 Cook Street
[email protected]
Billerica, MA 01821
Telephone: 978-667-2111
www.shawsheentech.org
Fax: 978-663-6272
Educational
Medical
Technical
Vocational
The Shawsheen Tech Adult Education Program offers apprenticeship, licensing, and hobby-shop
type courses. Our goal is to optimize student aptitude, achievement, skills, and self-improvement.
We are providing a service to the community by educating people for new and emerging
occupations. We have a course for everybody, whether it is for career advancement or for personal
enrichment. Shawsheen Tech is devoted to offering skills for life beyond school.
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School admits students and makes available to them its advantages,
privileges and courses of study without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability.
Courses run on a semester schedule. Fall semester runs September – December and Winter semester
January – May.
Courses offered at the Shawsheen Tech site also include college credit programs through Northern
Essex Community College for health related courses and Middlesex Community College for culinary
arts programs. Shawsheen does not register for either college. Please contact these colleges directly
for more information.
Also, check out our other community service programs for Licensed Practical Nursing and Swim
Programs! For information on LPN call 2111 x646 and for swim programs call
978-667-2111.
The Adult Education Program does not register for these programs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration:
Mail in registration/pre-registration will begin Monday, August 29, 2011 and walk-in registration will begin Tuesday,
August 30. Registrations will be accepted through the first day of class or based on availability.
Shawsheen Tech will be closed from August 9 to August 21.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00PM-9:00PM.
Telephone: After 5:00PM—978-667-2111;
Before 5:00PM—978-667-2111 x469 (voicemail only);
Fax: 978-663-6272
Three convenient ways to register:
! Mail it in… Return registration form along with your payment and $15 registration fee to: Shawsheen Valley Technical
High School, 100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA 01821. Attn: Adult Ed. No personal checks will be accepted. Please do
not send cash through the mail. We accept money orders or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
! Phone it in… Register by phone at 978-667-2111 after 5:00 PM and before 9:00 PM on Monday through Thursdays.
Please call 978-667-2111 x469 outside of office hours for voicemail extension.
! Register in person… You may register in person at Shawsheen from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Mondays through
Thursdays ONLY.
Please note:
! A $15 non-resident fee will be charged if you are not a resident of the Shawsheen School District. (Bedford, Billerica,
Burlington, Tewksbury, or Wilmington)
! No confirmation of registration will be sent. If there are any questions, please email [email protected] or
call us at 978-667-2111x469.
! Course times and dates are subject to change. Shawsheen Tech reserves the right to cancel a course due to low
enrollment or substitute for a listed teacher.
Application forms available at:
www.shawsheentech.org (click on Adult Ed)
Fall 2011
Health Technology
Administrative Medical Assistant – For Beginners Only
Instructor: Dorothy O’Rourke
Course is designed for the student who plans to work as a front office administrative as a medical assistant in a private physician’s office or who seeks employment in a clinic or hospital setting. This course will cover the functions of working as a receptionist, office communications, office maintenance and management. Textbook additional cost. Limit 20. Course # 801
Thursday (10 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Begins: Thursday, September 22 Course Fee: $230
Certified Nurse’s Aide**
This course is state approved and after successful completion, the student may take the State certification examination. Students will be trained in direct patient care and related health care services.
Course #802
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Medical Assistant
Instructor: Dorothy O’Rourke
This course covers the theory/lab skills necessary to become a Medical
Assistant including vital signs, special examinations, sterile techniques, patient interviews/history taking, electrocardiography, phlebotomy and basic medical terminology. Medical/legal considerations are applied throughout the course. Textbook additional cost. Limit 20.
Course # 803
Monday & Tuesday (10 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Begins: Monday, September 19
Course Fee: $375
Culinary Arts
Decadence in Chocolate
Instructor: Chef Campanale
Calling all chocolate lovers! Learn how to make delicious truffles, mousses and fudge, as well as, filled chocolates. There is a $10 food fee payable to the instructor each night of class. Limit 9.
Course # 501
Monday (6 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Begins: Monday, September 19 Course Fee: $125
Soups & Stews
Instructor: Chef Campanale
This will be an introduction into learning how to make homemade stocks and soups. The benefits will be discussed and the actual money savings will be realized through purchasing controls. You will be taught how to freeze them for the future as some do not freeze well. During the class we will make homemade clam chowder, corn chowder, shrimp bisque, turkey pot pie, turkey barley soup, and beef stew. Please bring containers to take about 2 quarts of soup home each night. There will be a $10 food fee per class. Limit 10.
Course # 505
Monday (3 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Meets: Monday, November 14, 21, 28 Course Fee: $90
Culinary Arts ServSafe Testing for Certificate
Instructor: Bob Roach
All restaurants require this certificate by state law. This course is an up-to-date, extensive food safety training and certification program. Materials include the 2006 FDA Food Code, the latest updates in the science of food safety and best practices used in the industry. The new edition also includes tools to help managers and operators implement critical food safety practices in their operation. Upon completion and successful test scoring, you will be issued a ServSafe certificate valid for 5 years in any state. Textbook additional cost. Limit 20.
Course # 503
Monday (5 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Begins: Monday, September 19 Course Fee: $150
Easy Menus
Instructor: Paula Blois
We will learn shortcuts to providing tasty, healthy meals that take less than an hour to prepare. We will also learn make ahead meals. Parents who work long hours will be able to put together easy menus, prepared ahead and ready to serve during the week. Material list provided upon registration.
Course # 507
Class Meets: Tuesdays, November 22 & 29 and December 6 & 13 Course Fee: $100
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Culinary and Bakery courses!
Technical /Trades
600 Hour Journeyman Licensure Course
Course offered to provide electrical apprentices with electrical theory and course work required by the Commonwealth to qualify for taking the Journeyman Electrician License Exam. Entire course approximately 80 weeks (600 hours). Limit 25.
Course # 303
10 Weeks - 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Course Fee: $375
Basic Welding
Instructor: Steve Leahy
This course will develop skills in shielded metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, gas metal arc welding and M.I.G. gas tungsten arc welding. Cutting and fabrication will be introduced if possible. Focus will be on safety and set-up procedures. Lab fee included. Limit 12.
Course # 304
Tuesday & Thursday (9 Weeks) - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Class Begins: Tuesday, September 20
Course Fee: $270
Advanced Welding
Instructor: Tom Lothian
This course is for experienced welders. This is a loosely structured class where students can work independently on their own projects and at their own pace. Prerequisite: Must have completed Basic Welding Course or equivalent. Cost of materials is additional. Materials are not supplied by Shawsheen Tech. Lab fee included. Limit 12.
Course # 305
Monday & Wednesday (9 Weeks) - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class Begins: Monday, September 19
Course Fee: $300
Plumbing Apprentice – Journeyman (For Registered Plumbers Only)
Instructor: Mark Spence
Course offered to registered plumbing professionals to provide plumbing theory and course work required by the Commonwealth. Parts I through V. Course # 307
Tuesday & Thursday (10 Weeks) - 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Class Begins: Tuesday, September 20
Course Fee: $450
Gas Fitting (For Registered Plumbers Only)
Instructor: Ron Masse
Course offered to professionals looking to obtain a license in gas fitting. Class will include the necessary coursework and theory required by the
Commonwealth. Parts I through V. Course # 308
Tuesday & Thursday (7 Weeks) - 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Class Begins: Tuesday, September 20
Course Fee: $450
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
This OSHA 10-hour outreach health and safety program is taught by an authorized OSHA trainer and results in the issuance of a 10-hour OSHA credential that is required by Massachusetts state law for anyone working on a prevailing wage job site. Ten different topics will be covered such as
Introduction to OSHA, Electrical, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, etc. A second class session may be offered pending student interest.
Course # 309 Course Fee: $175
Fall 2011
Teacher Spotlight:
Ron Masse, Gas Fitting
“He has been a great teacher, friend and motivator for me over the past few years and I cannot thank him enough for all that
he’s done for me. Mr. Masse was a great teacher for incorporating his fun, fair, and overall positive character into his
curriculum each and every day.”
Computer/Business
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Instructor: Marilyn Ferro
Students will learn the fundamentals needed to create and modify
presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students should be familiar with using personal computers, mouse and keyboard. Textbook additional cost. Limit 15.
Course # 607
Wednesdays (4 Weeks) - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Class Begins: Wednesday, September 21 Course Fee: $125
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Instructor: Marilyn Ferro
General understanding of computer functions needed. Basic features include working with and managing files, formatting and revising text and
documents, shortcuts and toolbar commands, print features, tables and columns. Advanced features include labels, envelopes, odd sizes, outlines and styles utilizing clipart. Textbook additional Cost. Limit 15.
Course # 607
Tuesdays (5 Weeks) – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Class Begins: Tuesday, September 20 Course Fee: $150
Microsoft Excel 2007
Students will learn terminology related to the computer and the Microsoft Excel application. Specific topics include: working with tabs and ribbons, create and maintain spreadsheets, creation of functions and formulas, creating charts, manipulate data and figures, create professional-looking graphics, shortcuts and toolbar commands. Limit 15.
Course # 603 (10 Weeks) Course Fee: $175
Introduction to Personal Computers and Office Applications
This course will include learning the mouse and keyboard. Students will gain an understanding of storage media and maintaining file folders. Students will learn terminology related to the computer. The course will be broken down into Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Outlook and safe surfing the Internet. Limit 15.
Course # 604 (10 Weeks) Course Fee: $175
Introduction to AutoCAD
Instructor: Daniel Bendel
This course is designed to introduce the student to the world of computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) using AutoCAD. Individual workstations are provided for each student in a computer lab setting. This course will cover: navigating the AutoCAD work environment, drawing setup, drawing objects, placing text and dimensions, editing text and objects and managing object properties. Limit 13.
Course # 601
Tuesday & Thursday (8 Weeks) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Class Begins: Course Fee: $220
