Adult Education Parents | Students | Staff | District | Administration | Employment WPS Home WPS Mail Adult Education Night Life GED Classes GED Exam Schedule Literacy ESL Contact Vocational Classes PLUMBER JOURNEYMAN II Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 10 Day of the Week MON & WED Starts 2/4/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $345 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $360 This course covers related science and technology for plumbing apprentices in applied mathematics, hydraulic applications and interpretation of the Massachusetts Uniform Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. Course Requirements: Students must possess a current Massachusetts Apprentice License and be registered with a licensed Massachusetts Master Plumber. Text required is the Massachusetts Plumbing Fuel and Gas Code at the Massachusetts State House Bookstore in Boston. Approximate cost $130. Also you must bring one three-ring loose-leaf binder. Note: This is an approved apprentice training program for those apprentices working on prevailing wage projects. This course is for third, fourth and more experienced apprentices and journeyman seeking their masters. Electrical Journeyman 4B Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 12 Day of the Week MON & THU Starts 2/4/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $450 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $465 This is the capstone course for apprentices in preparation for the Journeyman’s state license examination. Journeyman license preparation will be a challenging course that requires in-depth knowledge of electrical principles and applied practices, as well as an understanding of the laws and regulations governing electrical installations. All prerequisite courses must be completed. This is a continuation of course 4A utilizing the following textbooks which are required: Stallcup’s 2005 Journeyman Electrician’s Study Guide (NFPA 1-800-344-3555) and the current edition of the Massachusetts Electrical Code or the National Electrical Code with the Massachusetts Electrical Code Amendments. Electrical Journeyman 3B Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 15 Day of the Week MON & THU Starts 2/4/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $450 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $465 This course will follow the principles established by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians for apprentices in preparation for the Journeyman’s State License Examination. The course will cover the required industrial wiring methods. For example: generators, transformer calculations, industrial motors single phase and three phase, horsepower calculations, over current protection, sizing of circuit breakers, fuses, and disconnects etc., as well as an extensive application of schematic (wiring) diagram reading and a comprehensive knowledge of motor control circuitry. Electrical Journeyman 2B Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 15 Day of the Week MON & THU Starts 2/4/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $450 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $465 This course will follow the principles established by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians for apprentices in preparation for the Journeyman’s State License Examination. The course will cover the required commercial wiring methods, for example: individual branch circuits, general lighting calculations, motor selection, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, selection of service feeders, etc., as well as an in-depth study of blueprint reading and architectural drawing pertaining to commercial wiring projects. The following textbooks are required: Electrical Wiring Commercial 11th edition by Raymond C. Mullin & Robert Smith, ISBN 0-7668-3342-9 and the current edition of the Massachusetts Electrical Code or the National Electrical Code with the Massachusetts electrical amendments. Electrical Journeyman 1B Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 15 Day of the Week MON & THU Starts 2/4/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $450 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $465 This course will follow the principles established by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians for apprentices in preparation for the Journeyman’s State License Examination. This is a continuation of Journeyman Electrical (1A) and will include advanced residential wiring methods, blueprint reading and architectural drawings pertaining to wiring projects, as well as an in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations governing residential electrical installations. The following text books are required: Electrical Wiring Residential, 15th Edition by Ray C. Mullin ISBN#1-4018-5020-0 and the current edition of the Massachusetts Electrical Code or the National Electrical Code with the Massachusetts electrical amendments. PLUMBER JOURNEYMAN Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 10 Day of the Week TUE & THU Starts 2/5/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $345 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $360 This course covers related science and technology for plumbing apprentices in applied mathematics, hydraulic applications and interpretation of the Massachusetts Uniform Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. Course Requirements: Students must possess a current Massachusetts Apprentice License and be registered with a licensed Massachusetts Master Plumber. Text required is the Massachusetts Plumbing Fuel and Gas Code at the Massachusetts State House Bookstore in Boston. Approximate cost $130. Also you must bring one three-ring loose-leaf binder. Note: This is an approved apprentice training program for those apprentices working on prevailing wage projects. This is the course for beginning, first and second year apprentices. Paralegal Practice and Introduction to Law II Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 12 Day of the Week MON & WED Starts 3/3/2008 Time 06:00-08:30 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $400 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $415 Paralegal Practice and Introduction to Law II is a continuation of Paralegal Practice Part 1. It is a comprehensive program identifying other areas of Paralegal Practice in specialized area of law. It is a 12 qwee/24 session program that will introduce the student to Consumer Law, Immigration law, Probate, Estate and personal Injury. Students will be required to prepare and complete the following: • Probate Documents, including a Will, Health Care Proxy and Durable Power of Attorney • Petition for probate of Will or Administration • Forms for Immigration Petitions • Personal Injury case management • 93A Demand and Complaint Process of Law Office Management for the Paralegal working for a sole practitioner will be explored. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of word process and internet research and completion of Paralegal Practice Part 1. Adobe Illustrator CS2 Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 10 Day of the Week MONDAYS Starts 3/3/2008 Time 06:30-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $400 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $415 Adobe Illustrator CS2 is a part of the Adobe Creative Suite. The Adobe Creative Suite is a complete design solution that provides today's creative professionals with the tools they need to create and publish content for print and the Web. The CS label is the equivalent of Illustrator 11. Adobe has unified all their applications under the CS name. Please note that CS is the fully functional high-end version of the software. Adobe Illustrator CS2 software is an essential design tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the Web, and in any other medium. This 2.5 hour, 10-week course provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, tricks and tips for using Illustrator CS2. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice. Students must purchase the book Adobe Illustrator CS2 Classroom in a Book. (available through your favorite bookstore or website) – list price is $55.00. 3D Solid Modeling Design and Drawing with Autodesk Inventor Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 10 Day of the Week MONDAYS Starts 3/3/2008 Time 06:00-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $400 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $415 After successful completion of this course, students will have gained the required knowledge and skill set to create parametric 3D solid models using Autodesk Inventor software. Autodesk Inventor is a mechanical design, assembly-constraint, three dimensional and two dimensional drawing production software system. During this course, you will explore Autodesk Inventor advanced modeling tools, assemblies, adaptively, presentations, and additional file management techniques. You will also see a demonstration as to how 3D models are taken from the computer to 3D dimension ® printer to make a rapid prototype in ABS plastic material. All principles of modeling can be easily transferred to other Solid Modeling programs. See what 3D solid modeling can do for your design drafting process at your company. Paralegal Practice and Introduction to Law I Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 12 Day of the Week TUE & THU Starts 3/4/2008 Time 06:00-08:30 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $400 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $415 Paralegal Practice and Introduction to Law is a comprehensive program in preparation for an entry-level position in the legal field. It is an intensive 12-week/24 session program designed to give the student the fundamentals of law office paralegal practice. The curriculum integrates lectures, practical creation and application of legal forms/documents, and guest attorneys in specific areas of law. Students will be required to create and complete Divorce Documents, Bankruptcy Petition, Real Estate forms for Buyer, Seller and Lender Mortgage Closing Packages, Small Claims Forms and process. Students will be evaluated by testing and must successfully complete the entire program and receive a passing grade in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of word processing and internet research. Construction Supervisor License Examinantion Preparation Course Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 9 Day of the Week TUESDAYS Starts 3/4/2008 Time 06:30-08:30 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $230 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $245 OBJECTIVE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires licensing of construction supervisors. Applicants for this license are required to take an open book examination based upon the Sixth Edition of the State Building Code. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the organization and presentation of the State Building Code in preparation for taking the unrestricted license examination. The course will review each chapter of the Building Code, review and highlight operational aspects of the Building Code, and provide applicants with an introduction to examination procedures. Those interested in this course should have at least two years of full time employment experience in the construction industry or appropriate vocational school education. This course is not intended for the restricted license for one and two family residential construction. Required Materials: Copy of 780 CMR State Building Code, Sixth Edition and Seventh Edition (one and two family). The Building Code can be ordered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Bookstore online for approximately $35.00 per edition plus shipping. Please plan for one week delivery time. Students should also bring to class Hi-liter markers in two colors and a package of Post-it-note index tabs. Auto Detailing Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 8 Day of the Week TUESDAYS Starts 3/4/2008 Time 06:00-08:30 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $225 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $275 Are you tired of paying big bucks to have your car detailed? Learn how to give your vehicle that new car feeling year round. During this 8 week course you will learn the skills needed to maintain the interior and the exterior of your vehicle. Topics to be covered will include: exterior detailing, paint maintenance, interior care including shampooing and stain removal. In addition, you will learn dent and scratch repair. The class will be taught in a state of the art body shop. AUTOCAD 2005 - LEVEL 1 Location WORC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Number of Weeks 10 Day of the Week TUESDAYS Starts 3/5/2008 Time 06:30-09:00 p.m. Fee for Worc Residents $400 Fee for Non-Worc Residents $415 This is an introductory course which will cover the basics of AutoCAD 2005. Students will learn precision drawing, organizational drawing, and creation of more complex objects as well as preparing to print and annotating drawings. The goal of this program is to prepare students to create working drawings for industry. © 2008 Worcester Public Schools. All Rights Reserved. 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2493 Designed and modified by Mohammed Siddiqui This page was last modified on 6/18/2008