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

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OCT 5, 19, 26 6, 13, 20,

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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 rquintin@gnbvt.edu.

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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