AUTO DETAILING CURR-1001
Students explore the world of auto detailing and auto body repair in this 90 hour curriculum. Using tools of the trade, students gain skills in the areas of interior auto detailing as well as basic repairing of body damage including dinging work, filling dents, preparing the surface for finishing and painting. A sample of activities includes:
- SAFETY ON THE JOB
- EXPLORING AUTOMOTIVE JOBS
- FILLING DENTS
- PREPARING THE SURFACE FOR PAINTING
- PRIMING THE WORK AREA
- SMOOTHER PRIMER COAT AND PAINTINGCOMPOUNDING A REPAIR AREA
- INTERIOR AUTO DETAILING
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample content includes: “Auto Body Repairing and Refinishing” book, First Look book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, video, dinging hammer, surform planing tool, chamois, body putty/filler kit, sandpaper, smocks, car wash soap, paper towels, paper caps, putty knife, leather conditioner, dolly block, rags, upholstery cleaner, sanding block, glass cleaner, rubber squeegee, sponge, cheesecloth, auto wax, q-tips, spray primer, mixing board, disposable masks, rubbing compound, bucket. spray paint.
CARPENTER HELPER CURR-1002
Students learn basic skills of a carpenter’s helper with this 90 hour curriculum. Students gain skills in the basic tools, equipment and supplies used by carpenters as well as experiencing typical job tasks of a carpenter’s helper. A sample of activities includes:
- SAFETY ON THE JOB
- FASTENING WITH SCREWS
- EXPLORING CAREERS IN CARPENTRY
- IDENTIFYING LUMBER & OTHER BUILDINGMATERIALS
- IDENTIFYING TYPES AND SIZES OF FASTENERS
- MEASURING SKILLS IN CARPENTRY WORK
- USING SKILLS TO MAKE A CARPENTRY PROJECT
- USING SCREWS AND NAILS
- IDENTIFYING AND SORTING FASTENERS
- IDENTIFYING AND/OR USING TOOLS IN THE BASIC TOOL GROUPS
- MAINTAINING TOOLS
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
- OPERATING A POWER HAND DRILL ANDSCREWDRIVER
Sample content includes: “First Look Book and Powerpoint CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, 3 videos, wood identification kit, claw hammer, hard hat, power screwdriver, tool belt, sheetrock/drywall, power drill, safety goggles, t-style hinges, drill bits, dowel screws, pine wood, fastener bin, lag screws, softwood, common nails, machine bolts, hardwood, finishing nails, carriage bolts, pre-cut lumber, box nails, J bolts, phillips screw-driver, masonry nails, hex nuts, standard screwdriver, roofing nails, lock nuts, sandpaper, wood screws, flat washers, ruler, drywall screws, lock washers, tape measure, sheet metal screws, overlay hinges, tool belt.
CHILD CARE WORKER CURR-1003
The Child Care Worker curriculum encompasses instruction in caring for the infant age level. This 90 hour curriculum teaches students the skills needed to safely care for infants including proper handling of infants, feeding, dressing and bathing. Students anticipating working in a day care setting will gain valuable skills with this program. A sample of activities includes:
- CHILD CARE SAFETY
- SWADDLING THE BABY
- EXPLORING CAREERS IN CHILD CARE
- CLEANLINESS
- LIFTING AND CARRYING THE BABY
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TRAINING
- PREPARING FORMULA
- CPR AND FIRST AID
- FEEDING THE BABY
- MONITORING INFANTS
- DIAPERING THE BABY
- INTERACTING APPROPRIATELY WITH INFANTSDRESSING THE BABY
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICSSPONGE BATHING THE BABY
- TUB BATHING THE BABY
Sample content includes: “Infant Nutrition Ages 0 -12 Months” Book, “First Look book and Powerpoint, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, 2 videos, baby size dolls, large bathtub, bar of soap, baby shampoo, cotton balls, baby washcloths, baby powder, baby bottle, turkish towel, bib, baby blanket, cloth diapers, disposable diapers, infant shirts, plastic panties, booties, baby gowns, safety lock safety pins, baby wipes, small wash basin.
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT CURR-1004
This 90 hour hands-on curriculum explores the duties of a food service assistant. Students will learn skills in basic kitchen duties as well as food service preparation. Job tasks involved in the dining area of a restaurant or food service establishment will also be learned. A sample of activities includes:
- SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS
- CLEANING THE KITCHEN
- SETTING THE TABLE FOR BREAKFAST
- FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
- SETTING THE TABLE FOR LUNCH
- PRESENTING THE CHECK
- SETTING THE TABLE FOR DINNER
- CLEARING/BUSING THE TABLE
- PREVENTING FOOD-BORNE ILLNESSES
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- HEPATITIS A AND THE FOOD SERVICE WORKER
- PERSONAL HYGIENE
- TAKING CUSTOMER ORDERS
- WASHING DISHES
- STORING ITEMS APPROPRIATELY
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
Sample content includes: “First Look Book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, Video, Breakfast Placemat, Cups, Lunch Placemat, Dessert bowls, Dinner Placemat, Cloth napkins, Breakfast and Lunch Audio Cassettes, Salad forks, Dinner plates, Salad/bread plates, Forks, Saucers, Pad of guest checks, Salt and pepper shakers, Iced tea spoons, Knives, Soup spoons, Teaspoons, Sugar bowl, Tip tray, Creamer, Bus tub, Juice glass, Water glasses, Bread and butter plates, Soup bowls, Dish cloths.
GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CURR-1005
Students gain valuable insights into the many skills required of the general office assistant in today’s busy, technology-driven workplace. This 90 hour hands-on curriculum will provide instruction in office and administrative functions and help students learn how to help a business run efficiently and effectively. A sample of activities includes:
- FILING ALPHABETICALLY
- CIRCULATING DOCUMENTS TO DEPARTMENTS
- INDEXING RULES
- GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND ZIP CODES
- FILING BY SUBJECT, CHRONOLOGICALLY,NUMERICALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY
- COMPLETING BUSINESS WRITING
- STANDARD MAILINGS AND SECTIONALCENTERS
- SORTING AND ROUTING INCOMING MAIL
- SORTING MATERIALS IN CORRECT CATEGORIES
- PERFORMING GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES
- WRAPPING AND POSTAGE
- OPERATING COPY/FAX MACHINES
- ANSWERING TELEPHONE APPROPRIATELY
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
- STUFFING ENVELOPES AND BUSINESSMAILINGS
- RELAYING WRITTEN AND VERBAL MESSAGES
- TAKING MESSAGES ACCURATELY
Sample content includes: “First Look at Filing” Book and CD, “First Look at Mail Handling” Book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, Video, Zip Code Directory, Mail sorter, Sets of index cards, Postal scale, Set of invoices, File guides, File box, Envelopes, Brown wrapping paper, Adhesive labels, Set of incoming mail cards, Sealing tape, Set of standard mailing cards, Mailing tube.
HORTICULTURE/GREENHOUSE NURSERY WORKER CURR-1006
This 90 hour hands-on curriculum provides instruction in the many aspects of work in the horticulture/greenhouse/nursery field. Students gain skills in general greenhouse activities and performing horticulture tasks including planting and transplanting seeds/plants, fertilizing and propagating plants. A sample of activities includes:
- SAFETY ON THE JOB
- PREPARING HANGING BASKETS
- TESTING SEEDS FOR GERMINATION
- PLANT PROPAGATION METHODS
- MIXING POTTING SOIL
- GRAFTAGE
- BUILDING A GARBAGE CAN COMPOSTER
- LANDSCAPE SITE PREPARATION
- GROWING PLANTS FROM SEED
- INSTALLING MULCH AND PLANTS
- STEM CUTTINGS
- WATERING PLANTS
- TRANSPLANTING
- LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
- BUILDING A SMALL GREENHOUSE
- POTTING CUTTINGS
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
- PREPARING PLANTS FOR SALE
Sample content includes: “First Look Book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, Book, Videos, Mixing pan, Filter paper, Drain trays, Flower seeds, Petri dishes, Pot labels, Glass jar, 2 1/2” pots, Work gloves, 4 1/2” pots, Paring knife, Potting soil, Measuring cup, Wire strainer, Trowel, Vermiculite, Plastic bags and string.
LAWN CARE WORKER CURR-1007
Students experience the job tasks of a lawn care worker in this hands-on 90 hour curriculum. Skills will be gained in various lawn care tasks and using lawn care and landscape equipment and tools. In addition students will learn how to repair a small engine. A sample of activities includes:
- LAWN MOWER SAFETY
- LANDSCAPE POWER TOOLS
- LAWN MAINTENANCE/WEEDS
- SAMPLE AND ANALYZE SOIL
- SOLVING LAWN PROBLEMS
- MOWING THE GRASS
- MEASUREMENT SKILLS IN LAWN CARE
- SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
- CHECKING COMPRESSION
- CLEANING CARBON FROM THE ENGINE
- REMOVING THE FLYWHEEL
- CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
- REMOVING AND REPLACING THE AIR CLEANERSYSTEM
- CHANGING THE OIL
- CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
- TURF AND LAWN MAINTENANCE
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
Sample Content includes: “First Look Book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, “Repair Manual” Book, “Diesel Mechanic” Video, 4 cycle engine, Spark plug socket, Disposable masks, Head gaskets, Torque wrench, Drain pan, Flywheel key, Flywheel holder, Emery cloth, Wire feeler gauge, 12” square, Funnel, Blade feeler gauge, Open end wrench, Work gloves, Plastic mallet, Hex key set, Safety goggles, Wire brush, Socket, Oil, Socket set, Drop cloth, Phillips screwdriver, Ratchet handle, Putty knife, Standard screwdriver.
RETAIL/STOCK ASSISTANT CURR-1008
This 90 hour curriculum teaches students many of the skills necessary for success as a retail/stock assistant. Students learn the activities involved in the everyday operations of a retail business. These activities provide a good introduction to these duties for students who would like a part-time job working in a retail store or for those who would like to make entrepreneurship a career. These activities explore such activities as ordering merchandise, displaying merchandise, learning about customer service, completing credit card sales slips, dealing with cash transactions and completing inventory forms. A sample of activities includes:
- ORDERING MERCHANDISE
- BUSINESS LOSS PREVENTION
- PRICING ITEMS USING TAGS
- SETTING UP A RETAIL OPERATION
- DISPLAYING OF MERCHANDISE
- GREETING CUSTOMERS
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER REQUESTSHANDLING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
- RESTOCKING SHELVES
- TAKING INVENTORY
- USING CREDIT CARD IMPRINTER
- COMPLETING CREDIT CARD SALES SLIPS
- RETAIL PRICING
- DETERMINING ORDER QUANTITIES
- COMPLETE PURCHASE ORDERS
- HOW TO GIFT WRAP
- ADVERTISING
- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/WORK ETHICS
Sample Content includes: “First Look Book and CD, CD-Rom of all lesson plans and activities for ease in customization and printing, “Retail Sales Worker” Video, Cash drawer, T-shirt, Credit card imprinter, Display boxes, Cashier’s pouch, Pin ticket labels, Stamper, Tie labels, Credit Card sales slips, Spray can, Money (bills and coins), Customer activity envelopes, Necklace, Adhesive labels, Poster board.


