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New Course Listings 2012

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Unit of Instruction	Duration	Individual Cost	Start Date	Description - Instructor: Harold Smith - Location: Swanton
PHLEBOTOMY Training	13 Weeks Tuesdays 4:30 to 8 PM	$800 + text	March,14	Phlebotomists perform blood collection procedures, draw blood and handle, transport and process blood samples. This course provides theoretical and technical introductory skills of a phlebotomist including anatomy and physiology of circulatory system, medical terminology, hospital departments and clinical laboratory procedures, safety, types of laboratory analyses, specimen collection including techniques, equipment, sources of error and medical legal issues in the practice of phlebotomy.
Linux System Administration	Wednesdays 5:30 to 9:30 PM 10 sessions 40 Hours	$950 + Text/Materials	Feb 16	Hands-on class designed for experienced Windows desktop / system administrators, LAN gamers. Class is heavy on Labs, designed to teach how to employ Linux technologies in a server role for most major network services. Students build solutions themselves and as teams, with input from instructor. The goal is for students to think on their feet with their newly acquired skills so they are ready for deployment. Prerequisites: Basic Windows troubleshooting, hardware, keyboarding, comfort with command-line.
Leading from Within	Thursdays 8:00 AM - Noon 48 Hours 12 Sessions	Sessions Cost: $1,195 (incluedes materials)	March 2012	Leading from Within assists managers/ supervisorys align organizational strategic planning with measurable department/ employee goals and plans; enhances communiction, feedback, conflict resolution, coaching and teamwork; builds analytical skills, decision making, problem/plan analysis; develops system thinking approach to performance management and HR law; assesses lealdership style, behavior strength and clarified underling values.
Supervisor/Team Leadership Development	Wednesdays 20 Hours 10 Sessions 2 Hours	$1195	March 14	The supervisor is the main link between organization goals and the people responsible for daily activities that make the goals a reality. Through Attitude Development, Behavior Management Skills, and Goal Accomplishment this process makes supervisory/team leadership possilbe and profitable
Storytelling Workshop	Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 PM 4 Sessions 10 Hours	$100	March 13 to April 3, 2012	Storytelling brings literature alive for children. This course is intended for teachers and other participants who work with children from Pre-School through the early elementary grades. Participants will learn and practice techniques of storytelling while discovering ways to incorporate audience participation and creative dramatics to enliven any story. It will be fun! Location: St. Paul's Methodist Church
Personal Computer Maintenance	1 Session 3 Hours	$30	Feb 20, 2012 9AM to Noon, or March 19, 2012 9 AM to Noon, or April 16, 2012 5:30 to 8:30 PM	Are you ready to throw your computer out the window? Has it slowed down to a crawl? Does it have errors and messages that make no sense? Computers are a major investment. They must be maintained properly for best use. This class covers the basic and necessary maintenance of your desktop or laptop. Bring your computer to class or use one of ours. We will diagnose the problems and suggest solutions you can perform yourself. Learn to run Windows free software to avoid viruses, pirate programs and spyware and make changes that will improve your computers performance. Need immediate help with your computer? Consider a one hour consultation to diagnose issues and suggest solutions. Consultation by appointment-call Smith Computing Support (802) 310-0060. Labor is $15/hour to work on your computer, hardware priced at cost. You only pay for successful work completed
EMT Basic and Intermediate	Schedule	Pricing	Jan 2012	EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Training is being planned for this winer in Franklin County. Both Basic (EMTB) and Intermediate (EMTI) classes are planned. For forther information and registration please contact Clement Rogers and he will forward information to all interested students about the classes as it become available.
The EPA RRP Lead Based Paint Safety Course	Tuesday April 24, 2012 8 AM to 4:30 PM	$150 VT residents & those who work in VT may be eligible for Grant funding	April 24	Contractors, and Landlords who disturb lead paint while working in a pre-1978 home or child occupied facility must be Lead-Safe Certified. Learn the important differences in Vermont and EPA rules. EPA and States are increasing enforcement. Don’t miss out on work or risk fines because you are not certified
Weatherization Installer Training	8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 3 Days 24 Hours	This is a grant funded program	April 25 to April 27	This three full days of professional training and certification from VTC and is for anyone looking to advance their job skills and prospects. Training includes instruction for safe work practices and the theory, methods, techniques, and tools for the installation of energy efficiency retrofits. Training focuses on demonstration and hands‐on application of advanced air sealing and insulation techniques, blower doors, mechanical ventilation, hand and power tools, safety measures, furnace ductwork problems and solutions, accessing attics, etc. Weatherization Installer Training includes lecture material on building science and construction technology as well as hands on lab exercises. Training is subsidized by a grant from the Vermont Green Energy Training Partnership, a program of Central Vermont Community Action Council.
BUTTON UP ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP	Saturday 9:30 AM to Noon	$25	March 26	Want to reduce home energy use, but don’t know where to start? Tired of cold or drafty spots around your house? Wondering what resources are available to help make energy improvements?