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Adult Education

On behalf of the Adult Education Department at Oswego

County BOCES, welcome and thank you for taking a moment

to learn about the academic, training and literacy programs

available to adult students in our region.

It is an exciting time for us at Oswego County BOCES and

for the adult students we serve. We are continuously

upgrading and improving our educational offerings and

recent changes include a new truck for our CDL program;

expanded clinical opportunities for our Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) programs;

and approval to process federal financial aid (PELL

grants & student loans) for BOCES Medical Assistant,

Dental Assistant and Automotive Technology &

Services programs.

If you are considering a career change, interested in

re-entering the work force, or looking to upgrade

your current skills, we can help! At Oswego County

BOCES we are committed to helping each student

achieve success and reach his or her educational

and career goals.

Please take a moment to review our catalog

of offerings and learn about our admissions

policy, academic requirements, and services.

While every effort has been made to make

this catalog as complete and accurate as

possible, changes may occur at any time in

requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula and

courses. Visit www.OswegoBOCES.org or

contact our Adult Education office at (315)

963-4256 or for the most up-to-date

information or for an opportunity to visit

our campus.

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Adult Education

Oswego County BOCES

Fulton Campus:

806 W. Broadway

Fulton, NY 13069

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The mission of the

Oswego County

BOCES, a champion

of equity and excellence

in life-long learning for

all people, and a leader in

educational development,

technology, and the

application and dissemination

of research, is to enable

school districts, their residents,

businesses and industries to

achieve their desired futures

through our flexible delivery of

innovative programs and services.

Spring 2014 Course Catalog

Health Occupations Programs

Practical Nursing ...4

Nurse Aide ...5

Dental Assistant ...6

Medical Assistant ...7

Phlebotomy Technician ...8

Infection Control ...8

Trades and Technology Programs

Auto Technology & Services ...9

Welding ...10-12

HEMO ...13

HVAC ...14

Commercial Driving ...15-18

Literacy Education ...18-19

Pre-Licensing Course ...20

Admissions Policy ...21

Refund & Payment Policy ...22

Funding Options...23

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

PALMER, RN PALMER, RN

Lead Instructor Practical Instructor Prac Nursing & Nurse Aidesing & Nurse A

Margaret Palmer hasargaret Palmer h NYS Adult EducationYS Adult Educatio Teacher certifi cation and her certifi cation

in addition to teachingddition to teach the Practical Nursinge Practical Nursin Program and Nurse Aideram and Nurse A Program, Mrs. Palmer alsoram, Mrs. Palmer teaches the NYS Educationes the NYS Educ Department required partment requir coursework for Infectionsework for Infec

Control Standards. Shentrol Standards. S brings with her over 30gs with her over years of experience as ans of experience a

RN and administrator inand administrato a wide variety of settings, de variety of sett

including oncology,cluding oncolog long-term care, intensive -term care, inten

care, rehabilitation, are, rehabilitation intermediate care and ermediate care a hospice. She receivedspice. She receiv her Associate Degree inAssociate Degre

Science/Nursing fromence/Nursing fro Suffolk Communityuffolk Communit

College. She also College. She also graduated from Gracelanduated from Grace

College in Lamoni, Iowaege in Lamoni, Io with a BSN and fromth a BSN and fro St. Joseph’s College in Joseph’s College Windham, Maine with a dham, Maine wi Masters in Health Services ers in Health Ser

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TRACY SOLAZZO, RN SOLAZZO, RN

P/T Theory, Lab & /T Theory, Lab & Clinical Instructorlinical Instructo

Tracy Solazzo, RN received Solazzo, RN rec an Associate Degree in Associate Degree

Science/Nursing fromence/Nursing fro Onondaga Community ondaga Commu

College. She has also llege. She has al completed courseworkmpleted coursew in elementary educationementary educa from SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Oswego colleges. NY Oswego colle She brings 15 years of e brings 15 years experience in maternalerience in mater child nursing, home care, nursing, home

hospice care, OR andspice care, OR a neurosurgical nursing.urosurgical nursi

Practical Nursing

Practical Nurses perform hands-on patient care in a high demand occupation This program prepares students to work as a Practical Nurse in such places as home care agencies, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, hospitals and healthcare clinics.

The program is divided into two (2) phases. Phase one includes Basic Skills I and II, Drug Administration/Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology. Students learn through classroom, lab and clinical experiences. After the successful completion of Basic Skills I, students will sit for the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification Examination in order to earn a certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

Phase two of the program includes Medical-Surgical Nursing, Specialty Areas (Women’s Health, Mental Health & Pediatrics) and Senior Experience.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National pon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Nationalon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Nationa Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN).

Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN).

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code: 29-2061

U.S. Department of Labor: www.bls.gov/SOC/

Application Fee: $75 non-refundable application fee is required.

Prerequisites: Completed application,pp two professional references, passing score on the TEAS LPN pre-entrance exam, interview with lead instructor (including writing sample), HS Diploma or GED®®_{/HSE required}_{. Please provide college transcripts, if prior attendance.}

2014 Tuition: TBD (Includes books, supplies, ATI CARP, NYS Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification Examination fee & uniforms. Tuition also covers the $343 NCLEX Exam Fee.

Median loan debt incurred by students: $5,443

Graduation Rate: 90%

Job Placement Rate: 79%

Licensure Exam Pass Rate: 87%

Program Length: 1,170 hours/40 weeks

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (class/lab); Clinical hours are generally Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., but will vary.

Location: Fulton Campus (806 West Broadway, Fulton)

Application Due Date: 8/4/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Orientation: 8/21/2014

Start Date: 8/25/2014

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and immunizations, “CPR for the Professional” certificate, and students must provide their own stethoscope, watch and shoes. Computer with Internet access is highly recommended.

Federal fi nancial aid is available to qualifying adults.

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Nurse Aide

This is a 125-hour program where students learn personal care skills necessary to assist the elderly and chronically ill who may live in nursing homes or rehabilitation centers or may be a patient in a hospital or certified long-term homecare agency. The program will include 93 classroom hours and 32 lab/ clinical experience hours in local nursing homes.

The graduate will be eligible to take the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide The graduate will be eligible to take the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aidee graduate will be eligible to take the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide The graduate will be eligible to take the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Ai Certification Examination.

Certification Examination.

Both day and evening programs are offered at various times throughout the year. Both day and evening programs are offered at various times throughout the year Both day and evening programs are offered at various times throughout the year. Both day and evening programs are offered at various times throughout the year.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code: 31-1014

Prerequisites:Completed application, passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam, 250 word essay, and two professional references.

Spring 2014 Tuition: $1,375

Summer 2014 Tuition: TBD

Program Length: 125 hours

Spring/Evening Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.; internship hours vary.

Summer/Daytime Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; internship hours vary.

Spring Application Due Date: 3/17 /2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Spring Start Date: 4/7/2014

Summer Application Due Date: 6/16/14 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Summer Start Date: 7/7/2014

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and immunizations, “CPR for the Professional” certificate, and students must provide their own uniforms and shoes.

Please call (315) 963-4256 for information on how to apply and to schedule an entrance exam.

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YEOMANS, RNEOMANS, RN

P/T Theory, Lab & Clinical heory, Lab & Cl Instructor

Laura Yeomans, RN aura Yeomans, R earned an Associate rned an Associa Degree in Science/Nursingee in Science/Nu

from SUNY College at m SUNY College Morrisville. She has alsorrisville. She has a completed coursework mpleted coursew in education at Keukaeducation at Keu College. She brings 20 lege. She brings

years of experience in ars of experience medical/surgical nursing,ical/surgical nurs

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PATRICIA BUCHER, RN BUCHER, RN

P/T Theory, Lab & Clinical heory, Lab & Cl Instruuctor Patricia Buucher,

RN received an Associate eceived an Assoc Degree in Science/egree in Science Nursing from Cayugarsing from Cayu Community College. Shemmunity College.

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REBECCA LY, RNEBECCA LY, R

P/T Clinical InstructorClinical Instruc

Rebecca Ly, RN receivedecca Ly, RN rece an Associate Degree in Associate Degree Science/Nursing from ence/Nursing fro Cayuga Comm. College.uga Comm. Colle She brings 10 years of e brings 10 years experience in medical/erience in medic surgical, long term care gical, long term c

and ER nursing.

ELIZABETH HILLIER, RN

P/T Clinical InstructorClinical Instruc

Elizabeth Hillier, RN earnedeth Hillier, RN ea an Associate Degree in Associate Degree

Science/Nursing from ence/Nursing fro Mohawk Valley Comm.hawk Valley Com College. She brings 5 yearsge. She brings 5

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Dental Assistant

As valuable members of the dental team, Dental Assistants take on significant responsibilities. Working directly with dentists, they perform a wide variety of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Dental Assisting is a 690-hour program, including 200 hours of dental experience in area dental offices. Coursework includes dental theory, emergency care, infection control, preventive dentistry, clinical assisting and dental radiology.

Dental Assisting has been approved by the NYS Department of Education for licensure and certification purposes.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take certification exams, which leads to licensure.pon completion, graduates are eligible to take certification exams, which leads to licensure Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take certification exams, which leads to licensure.on completion, graduates are eligible to take certification exams, which leads to licensure Both daytime spring & fall programs are offered.

Both daytime spring & fall programs are offered.

SOC Code: 31-9091

Prerequisites:Completed application,pp two professional references, passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam, interview with lead instructor, 250-word essay, HS Diploma or GED®®_/

HSE required. Please provide college transcripts, if prior attendance.

Tuition: $6,300 (includes books, supplies, uniform jacket, and certification exam fee)

Program Length: 690 hours/26 weeks

Schedule: Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (class & lab hours will vary); clinical hours vary

Application Due Date: 5/19/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: 6/9/2014

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and

immunizations, “CPR for the Professional” certificate, and student must provide their own shoes.

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Medical Assistant

The demand for Medical Assistants is high and continues to grow. This 730-hour program is both clerically and medically oriented and prepares individuals to assist in physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics, schools and other health related facilities.

Medical Secretary skills such as electronic medical records (EMR), filing, office procedures, word processing, use of automated office equipment, computerized medical office procedures and Medical Billing/Coding are taught along with Medical Assistant skills/topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, electrocardiograms, pharmacology, vital signs, phlebotomy and assisting the physician in medical examinations.

A 4-week, 160-hour, clinical externship will be scheduled following the classroom portion of the course.

Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate from Oswego Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate from Oswego Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate from Oswegopon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate from O County BOCES as well as an additional certificate in Infection Control. Students will then County BOCES as well as an additional certificate in Infection Control. Students will then County BOCES as well as an additional certificate in Infection Control. Students will thenty BOCES as well as an additional certificate in Infection Control. Students will th be eligible to sit for certification exams for Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, be eligible to sit for certification exams for Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician be eligible to sit for certification exams for Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician,igible to sit for certification exams for Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technici Electrocardiogram Technician, Coding Specialist and Administrative Health Assistant. All Electrocardiogram Technician, Coding Specialist and Administrative Health Assistant. Alllectrocardiogram Technician, Coding Specialist and Administrative Health Assistant. All Electrocardiogram Technician, Coding Specialist and Administrative Health Assistant. A exams are offered through the National Association of Health Professionals.

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SOC Code: 31-9092

Prerequisites:Completed application, pp two professional references, passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam, interview with lead instructor, 250-word essay, HS Diploma or GED®®_/

HSE required. Please provide college transcripts, if prior attendance.

Tuition: $6,450 (includes books, supplies, & NAHP exam fee)

Graduation Rate:100%

Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (class/lab), hours may vary; Clinical hours vary; Occasional Fridays may be necessary to complete hourly requirements

Application Due Date: 3/17/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Orientation Date: 4/3/2014

Start Date: 4/7/2014

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and immunizations, CPR for the ProfessionalU card, and students provide their own uniform, stethoscope, watch and shoes.

Federal fi nancial aid is available to qualifying adults. Apply early to secure a place in the class!

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Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomists are a vital part of the health care team and are employed at a variety of health care settings such as laboratories, physicians’ offices and hospitals.

This 148 hour course, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, prepares students for a career in blood drawing or provides an additional proficiency for current health care professionals.

Phlebotomy is offered as either a daytime or evening class and includes 48 hours of theory and 100 hours of clinical experience at a health care facility in either Oswego County or Onondaga County. Clinical portion of the program must be completed within 90 days of the last classroom portion of the course.

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion from pon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion fro Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion from pon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion from BOCES and be eligible to take the certification exam from the ASCP.

BOCES and be eligible to take the certification exam from the ASCP. BOCES and be eligible to take the certification exam from the ASC

SOC Code: 31-9097

Prerequisites:Completed application, passing score on TABE pre-entrance exam, HS Diploma or GED®®_/HSE_{and/or college transcripts, and two professional references.}

Tuition: $975 (includes books and supplies)

Daytime Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Clinical hours vary;

Application Due Date: 3/13/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: 3/24/2014

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and immunizations, and students must provide U their own uniform, and shoes.

Infection Control

Oswego County BOCES is certified to provide the required coursework for Infection Control Standards, per NYS Education Department and the Department of Health. This program will assist licensed, registered and/or certified health professionals to understand principles of blood-borne pathogen transmission in the workplace,

infection control and principles and professional standards of practice. Includes informational packet.

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion.pon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completio Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion.n completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completi

Tuition: $35 (includes supplies)

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Automotive Technology

& Services

This course is designed to give students training in automotive electrical, electronic, and engine management systems, as well as diagnosis and repair of brake, steering and suspension systems on most domestic and foreign cars and light trucks. Students will learn how to diagnose and repair electrical problems associated with many types of failures common to vehicle systems, as well as emission and engine performance issues.

Also included in the program will be a module of training to be a NYS Motor Vehicle Inspector. The 700-hour course will give the student a comprehensive package that will include classroom theory, technical training using computerized training modules, real time lab work using problem vehicles, and internship time at a dealership or independent repair shop.

Students completing the course will be able to take the NYS Vehicle Inspector exam and Students completing the course will be able to take the NYS Vehicle Inspector exam andtudents completing the course will be able to take the NYS Vehicle Inspector exam and Students completing the course will be able to take the NYS Vehicle Inspector exam an four ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams given in the spring and fall. Being able to four ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams given in the spring and fall. Being able to four ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams given in the spring and fall. Being able to four ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams given in the spring and fall. Being able t service and repair today’s vehicles offers job security with good pay and benefits to those service and repair today’s vehicles offers job security with good pay and benefits to thoseervice and repair today’s vehicles offers job security with good pay and benefits to those service and repair today’s vehicles offers job security with good pay and benefits to th willing to put the effort and time into training.

willing to put the effort and time into training.

SOC Code: 49-3023

Application Fee: $35 non-refundable application fee is required

Prerequisites:Completed application, passing score on the pp TABE pre-entrance exam, HS Diploma or GED®®_{/HSE required}_.

Tuition: TBD- Includes textbook, training manuals, diagnostic information, a package of training and diagnostic tools including a digital volt/ohm/meter, special training seminars and exam fees for four ASE exams (testing areas include: electronics, maintenance & service, brakes, steering & suspension, and engine performance).

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.; flex - internship hours on Fridays

Location: Mexico Campus (179 County Route 64, Mexico)

Application Due Date: TBD (Applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: Fall 2014

Additional Requirements: Completed application; provide own safety glasses and steel-toed work shoes, shop coat, loose-leaf notebook.

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Care Center for 25are Center for 2 years. Mr. Wickham has s. Mr. Wickham

extensive experience ensive experien in the automotive n the automotive fi eld and holds an eld and holds an Associates Degree insociates Degree Automotive Technology, motive Technol

and a BS Degree in nd a BS Degree i Education, majoring in cation, majoring transportation. He is ASE portation. He is

Certifi ed in Automotive ifi ed in Automo Electrical/Electronics, ctrical/Electroni Engine Performance, gine Performanc and Advanced Leveld Advanced Lev Diagnostics. He also agnostics. He als

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Welding: 320-Hour

Certified Welder

American Welding Society Entry Level Welder

This 320-hour certified welding course is designed to prepare students to take the American Welding Society Entry Level Welder Exam upon completion of this program.

Successful students must pass 2 guided bend tests, a workmanship test and written 8 module tests.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completiontudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completio Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and AWS Entry Level Welder Certificate.

and AWS Entry Level Welder Certificate.

SOC Code: 51-4121

Prerequisites: Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam.

Tuition: $5,700 (includes books, supplies, exams)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Mexico Campus (179 County Route 64, Mexico)

Application Due Date: Call immediately, seats still available!

Start Date: 2/24/2014

Welding: 160-Hour

This 160-hour welding course is designed to give the student the first half of the 320-hour Entry Level course in welding or allow students to add hours to their welding time so they can have the 320 hours needed to be a certified

welder.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion.

Certificate of Completion.

SOC Code: 51-4121

Prerequisites: Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam.

Tuition: $3,100 (includes books and supplies)

Start Date: Open enrollment, call for details.

RALPH GRAVELLE

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Oswego Summa cumwego Summa cu laude in Vocationalude in Vocation Technical Education. He hnical Education

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Welding:

Basic Stick,

MIG or TIG

This 32-hour welding course is designed to give the student beginning knowledge of Basic Stick Arc, TIG or MIG welding.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion.

BOCES Certificate of Completion.

SOC Code: 51-4121

Tuition: $575 (includes books and supplies)

Welding:

Intermediate Stick, MIG or TIG

This 60-hour welding course is designed to build on the Basic Welding course and give the student more knowledge of Stick, TIG and MIG welding.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillreceiveaBOCESCertificateofCompletiontudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completi

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Welding: Advanced

Stick, MIG or TIG

This 60-hour welding course is designed to give the student advanced knowledge of Stick, TIG and MIG welding.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillreceiveaBOCESCertificateofCompletiontudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completio

SOC Code: 51-4121

Welding: Basic Repair

& Maintenance

This 60-hour welding course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge of welding needed to repair and maintain machinery and other equipment/structures on a job.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillreceiveaBOCESCertificateofCompletiontudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completio

SOC Code: 51-4121

Prerequisites: Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam.

Program Length:60 hours

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

& Operations (HEMO)

This 100-hour Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Operations (HEMO) program is presented in the classroom in four modules for Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Dozers, and Backhoe Loaders.

Training includes: classroom and simulators, shop floor identification, maintenance and tools.

Students will also learn basic site setup; equipment operating techniques; equipment loading and transporting safely. Students practice on state-of-the-art equipment.

Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate of completion. Once a student haspon completion, students will be issued a certificate of completion. Once a student has Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate of completion. Once a student haspon completion, students will be issued a certificate of completion. Once a student ha applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test.

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SOC Code: 47-2073

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam

Tuition: $3,100 - Includes books, physical and drug test

Spring Application Due Date: 2/18/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Spring Start Date: 3/10/2014

Additional Requirements: Completed application; students must provide their own steel-toed work shoes.

KENNETH

KOEGEL

CDL-A, CDL-B,

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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Maintenance & Operations & Operation Instructor

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Heating, Ventilation,

Air Conditioning (HVAC)

This 200-hour program is a comprehensive hands-on training program covering the critical aspects of the HVAC/Repair field offered in three parts. Part one is an introduction to tools, shop, test equipment, shop/home equipment, shop math, Ohms law.

Part two includes basic air conditioning, basic heating, basic house electrical, basic schematic reading and wiring diagrams, basic troubleshooting, and work safety.

Part three covers an introduction to EPA, basic understanding of the EPA rules, federal EPA requirements, EPA 609 and EPA 608. EPA Universal Certification Exam for refrigerant handling is included. Students work in a lab and a variety of field experiences.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate oftudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certifica Completion.

Completion.

SOC Code: 49-9020

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam

Tuition: $4,300 (includes books, supplies, and exams)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Mexico Campus (179 County Route 64, Mexico)

Application Due Date:

4/21/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: 5/12/2014

Additional Requirements:

Completed application and students must provide their own safety glasses and steel-toed boots.

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at Oswego CountyOswego Coun BOCES for 6 years.OCES for 6 yea He is also a certifi ed is also a certifi

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

CDL-A Tractor Trailer

Beginner’s program. In this 160-hour course, students will be given 95 hours of classroom theory and maneuvers using PTDI based curriculum and 65 hours of tractor trailer training in driving safely, pre-trip and post-trip

vehicle inspection, basic control of your vehicle, managing space and speed, seeing hazards, emergencies, skid control and recovery, transporting cargo safely, air brake, combination vehicles, doubles and triples, tank vehicles, and hazardous materials.

Students will participate in road training in the following areas: backing up, parallel parking and docking, city driving, road driving and drop and hook.

After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit and set up a After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit and set up a After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit and set up a After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit and set up road test. Both are reimbursable from BOCES after the student has completed the course. road test. Both are reimbursable from BOCES after the student has completed the course road test. Both are reimbursable from BOCES after the student has completed the course. road test. Both are reimbursable from BOCES after the student has completed the cours Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate oftudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-A license. Students also receive a Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-A license. Students also receive a Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-A license. Students also receive apletion and take a Road Test for the CDL-A license. Students also receive a Certificate of Air Brakes Training.

Certificate of Air Brakes Training.

SOC Code: 53-3032

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam. A student must be 21 years of age to take the CDL-A program. Applicants must have a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class. Once a student has applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test set up through BOCES.

Tuition: $4,850 (includes physical & drug test)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Application Due Date:4/1/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: 4/22/2014

Additional Requirements: Completed application and driving abstract.

This program is VA approved. Apply early to secure a place in the class!

KENNETH

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DL-A, CDL-B

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

CDL-A HOURLY

Tractor Trailer

This class is for those needing up to 80-hours of road time who already have some classroom and/or road experience in CDL-A.

Applicants will be assessed by instructors to ascertain level of skill. There is a $50 fee for this assessment. Classes meet at various times Monday through Friday.

Students who successfully complete the hours will receive a BOCES Certificate Students who successfully complete the hours will receive a BOCES Certificatetudents who successfully complete the hours will receive a BOCES Certificate Students who successfully complete the hours will receive a BOCES Certifica of Completion.

of Completion.

SOC Code: 53-3032

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam. A student must be 21 years of age to take the CDL-A HOURLY Tractor Trailer program and must possess a CDL-A permit. Applicants must have a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class. Once a student has applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test set up through BOCES. Students must pay for their own road test.

Tuition: $90 per hour

Schedule: Flexible

Start Date: Open enrollment

Additional Requirements: Completed application and driving abstract.

Pre-Hire Opportunities

for CDL-A Students...

Oswego County BOCES works with regional, nationwide and global trucking companies to offer

students enrolled in a CDL-A program a chance to secure a position in the commercial trucking

industry upon successful completion of the program and pending licensure.

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

CDL-B

(Dump Truck)

Beginner’s program. In this 100-hour course, students will be given 55 hours of classroom and 45 hours of dump truck training in driving safely, pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection, basic control of your vehicle, managing space and speed, seeing hazards, emergencies, skid control and recovery, and transporting cargo safely.

CDL-B classroom hours also include air brakes and hazmat training. Students will participate in road training.

After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES w After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES wi reimburse the student for the permit after successful course completion. se the student for the permit after successful course completio

reimburse the student for the permit after successful course completion. reimburse the student for the permit after successful course completio

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillreceiveaBOCESCertificateofCompletiontudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completio Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-B license. Students also receive a Certificate of Air Brakes and take a Road Test for the CDL-B license. Students also receive a Certificate of Air Brakes and take a Road Test for the CDL-B license. Students also receive a Certificate of Air Brakesd take a Road Test for the CDL-B license. Students also receive a Certificate of Air Brakes Training.

Training.

SOC Code: 53-3032

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam. A student must be 18 years of age to take the CDL-B program. Applicants must have a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class. Once a student has applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test set up through BOCES.

Tuition:$4,650 (includes books, physical & drug test)

Program Length:100 hours

Schedule:Monday - Friday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Application Due Date: 4/1/2014 (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: 4/22/2014

Additional Requirements:

Completed application and driving abstract.

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CDL

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Tuition: $90 an hour

Schedule: Flexible (Mon. - Fri.)

Start Date: Open Enrollment

• Applicants will be assessed by instructors to ascertain level of skill. There will be a $50 fee for the assessment. • Students who successfully

complete the hours will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion.

• Student must be 21 years of age to participate/ enroll in this program. Applicants must complete an application and provide a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class.

• Once a student has applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test. This test must be paid for before it is scheduled by BOCES and before the student starts the class.

• Students must pay for a road test if one is needed.

Summer CDL-B class coming

in August 2014!

Check website for updates or call the Adult Education Office at

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CDL-B (Bus Driver)

This 100-hour course can be taken alone or as an add-on to another CDL program. Students must be 21 years of age and already have a valid NYS driver’s license. Students will be given 55 hours of classroom instruction, and 45 hours of bus driver training, to include driving safely, transporting passengers safely, danger zones, loading and unloading, emergency exit and evacuation, railroad and highway crossings, student management, anti-lock braking systems, special safety considerations and pre-trip inspections.

Students will participate in road training.

f CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse the student for the permit after After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse the student for the permit after After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse the student for the permit afte After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse the student for the permit afte After students complete the classroom portion of CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse the student for the permit after successful course completion.

successful course completion.

fully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-B Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-Btudents who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CD Students who successfully complete the course will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-B license for bus driver.

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English for Speakers of

Other Languages (ESOL)

Site:

Oswego Public Library

Community

Room

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

For adult students, age 16 or older, who want to

learn how to speak, read and write in English.

Students will learn how to function successfully

within the community structure. We have an

“open registration” policy, which means you begin

when YOU are ready. Instructors will assist you in

designing an individualized plan to meet your needs.

For more information or to enroll:

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SOC Code: 53-3022

Prerequisites:Completed application and passing score on the TABE pre-entrance exam. A student must be 21 years of age to take the CDL-B Bus Driver program. Applicants must have a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class. Once a student has applied and secured funding, they must pass a physical and drug test set up through BOCES.

Tuition:$4,650 (includes books, physical and drug test)

Schedule:Monday - Friday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Application Due Date: TBD (Late applications may be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific requirements and seats are available.)

Start Date: Call for details

Additional Requirements: Completed application and driving abstract.

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LITERACY EDUCATION

MEXICO:

Oswego County BOCES

(179 County Route 64, Mexico)

Afternoon Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

CENTRAL SQUARE:

Central Square Middle School

(248 County Route 11, Central Square - Room 102)

Evening Classes - Mon. & Wed., 6 p.m. - 9 p.

m.

PULASKI:

Pulaski Jr.-Sr. High School

(US Route 11, Pulaski - First Floor Library)

Evening Classes - Tues.& Thurs., 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Earn a High School

Equivalency

Diploma for free...

YES, FREE!

Do you

or someone

you know

need a HSE

diploma?

new High School Equivalency (HSE) exam called the TASC (Test Assessing

Secondary Completion). Call (315) 963-4256 today to enroll in a program of

study designed to help you pass the TASC and earn a HSE diploma.

OSWEGO:

Oswego Public Library

(120 E. 2nd Street, Oswego - Community Room)

Daytime Classes - Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hamilton Homes

(96 Hamilton Street, Oswego - Community Room)

Evening Classes - Mon. & Wed., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Passing subtest scores from GED®_exams

taken but not passed between 2002-2013 will be honored until the end of 2015. If you have taken the exam but not passed all five sections during that time period you will be able to keep your passing scores and just work on the areas that need improvement. This option ends in December, 2015.

Distance Learning Option...

Eligibility: Students must be at least 21 years old, have a reading level of 6th_{grade or above, and be able to work}

well independently. Student should have a private, quiet place in the home where they can work without distraction. An assessment test will be given during the intake process which will determine the student’s reading, math, and language arts grade levels and skills. Student packets are picked up by students on a two-week basis at local sites.