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Carpentry Advanced Skills – Part 2
with Matthew Somers
Carpentry Advanced Skills – Part 2 will introduce students to the carpentry/construction trades with subject matter
This course provides the basic skills that contractors are looking for as they hire for their entry-level to experienced construction positions. Students will also earn industry recognized credentials. Upon successful completion of Part 2, students can then move on to Part 3 to continue to build their skills in the fall of 2024 (begins in August ’24).
Students will be required to demonstrate experience and a potential test out of basic construction skills such as; OSHA 10 understanding, basic construction math, use of power and hand tools, reading construction drawings, specifications, and layout for commercial or residential plans; basic rigging, materials handling, basic stair layout, building materials, fasteners and adhesives and an understanding of heavy equipment usage to participate in this module.
At the end of Level 2 students will learn:
- Floor Systems
- Wall Systems
- Ceiling Joist & Roof Framing
- Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
- Introduction to Masonry
- Lockout / Tagout
- Electrical Safety
- Introduction to HVAC
- Introduction to Paintings and Coatings
- Introduction to Drain, Waste and Vent Systems
Participants will complete modules of the nationally recognized NCCER curriculum.
Instructor Information:
Matt Somers is the owner / operator of Somers Construction and a long time instructor in construction skills at Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH and has been in the construction industry over 25 years. He will be able to share real-life construction experiences and how to manage customers, supervisors, and construction crews effectively as well as teaching the hands-on, specific skills necessary to grow student’s construction careers.
NCMI57M Audio Engineering
with Bob Desmarais
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Using Modern Digital Technology! Designed for digital audio beginners & intermediates who want to improve their home recording skills or even open their own project studio someday, this 4-week course focuses on using modern technology to make great-sounding recordings. Taught at the NHTunes recording studio in Manchester’s Millyard, students will study audio engineering fundamentals, as well as technology-specific audio applications. To gain 'real-world' experience in audio engineering, students will participate in actual mixing and mastering sessions.
What You'll Learn
- The basic concepts of digital audio recording.
- How to use digital audio software sequencers and plug-ins.
- The principals of, and gain proficiency in mixing and mastering audio.
- How to facilitate productive recording sessions.
- To identify & understand the key areas of the audio signal chain: room, sound source, microphone, preamp, converter, monitors.
Bob Desmarais owns and runs NHTunes, a 1,800+ sq ft studio in the Waumbec Mill which specializes in audio recording and piano, voice, and guitar lessons. A member of the Audio Engineering Society, Bob has been playing guitar professionally for nearly thirty years, and has been recording bands and soloists for nearly a decade. He currently performs in the acoustic duo Sonic Boomers. He has an MBA from SNHU, and a Guitar Certificate from Berklee College of Music.
Required Text: Home Recording: Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes by Robert A. Desmarais (ISBN-10: 1516864476 | ISBN-13: 978-1516864478)
This course is WIOA Approved.
NCAT127M NH State Inspection Test Preparation Course
with Todd Mikonis
This course is designed to prepare technicians for the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle State Inspection Test. An In depth analysis of the state laws will be thoroughly discussed and reviewed. Technicians will be taught how to properly perform safety inspections as outlined in the Saf-C 3200 Official Inspection Station Rules. Technicians will perform multiple sample hands on Inspections during this course. This course does not replace the mandatory Inspection Overview Course as cited in Saf-C 3205.03 but is designed to be used in addition to increase your knowledge and understanding during testing. Completing this course does not guarantee that you will pass the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle State Inspection Test.
This course is WIOA Approved.
NCEL050M Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation
with Maureen Herrick
Receive instruction and extensive practice in speaking, listening and pronunciation. Learn grammar in the context of speaking and reading.
The overall objective is for students to improve communication for work, school, and daily situations.
An ESOL assessment is not required, all levels are welcome!
Instructor-selected materials and sources will be used to teach the course.
This course is WIOA Approved.
NCMI59M Audio Mixing Essentials
with Bob Desmarais
Designed for those who have completed the Audio Engineering course (NCMI57) or for experienced home studio owners, this 4-week course focuses on essential mixing concepts using real world examples. Taught at the NHTunes recording studio in Manchester's Millyard, students will participate in actual mixing sessions to gain experience and knowledge in a variety musical genres, from voice to full band recordings.
Note: Prospective students that have not completed the Audio Engineering course (NCMI57) are expected to understand the concepts and application of compression, EQ, gating, time-based and modulation effects, and the entire signal path including the use of insert vs. send routing.
What You'll Learn
- Learn how to create release-quality mixes from your home studio.
- Study gating, compression, EQ, and their usefulness within the mix.
- Learn how to apply effects that enhance the mix.
- Attain a wide range of mixing of experience by participating in mixing sessions that span multiple musical genres.
Bob Desmarais owns and runs NHTunes, A 1,800+ sq ft studio located in the Waumbec Mill which specializes in audio recording and piano, voice, and guitar lessons. A member of the Audio Engineering Society, Bob has been playing guitar professionally for nearly thirty years, and has been recording bands and soloists for nearly a decade. He currently performs in the acoustic duo Sonic Boomers. He has an MBA from SNHU, and a Guitar Certificate from Berklee College of Music.
Required Text: Home Recording: Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes by Robert A Desmarais (ISBN-10: 1516864476 | ISBN-13: 978-1516864478)
This course is WIOA Approved.
NCBU 100M Human Resources Management Essentials Online
with ON LINE
Refresh your existing human resources management knowledge. The program will cover topics on how to professionally hire, train, retain, and manage the type of employees that will help businesses succeed. This program will teach managerial decision making, labor relations, compensation management and employee benefits. Applicable skills:
Identify features, founders, and benefits of various management perspectives, skills required by managers, and the need for an ethical business structure and a diverse business environment.
Explain specific responsibilities of and skills needed for human resource management (HRM), types of illegal discrimination, and techniques to conduct successful interviews and choose prospective employees appropriately.
Discuss the features and examples of various compensation strategies. Calculate appropriate pay increases and analyze features of total compensation.
Describe the legally required social insurance programs for employees in the United States, the difference between group and individual insurance, the requirements for qualified pension plans, and evaluate benefit packages to determine comprehensive plan coverage.
On average this course is 522 hours of independent, online instruction.
For more detailed information: Human Resource Management Essentials PROGRAM OUTLINE
This course is WIOA Approved.
Basic Blueprint Reading
with ON LINE
This program teaches learners the basics behind how to read blueprints. Key concepts taught in this program include print reading, understanding drawings and schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Difficulty: Beginner
Occupations Trained For: All Skilled Trades
Modules: 19
Length: 124 hours
Estimated Time to Completion: 12 weeks
Basic Blueprint Reading provides students with flexible courseware and instruction that enables them to understand the various types of blueprints, shop prints and schematics used in an industrial environment. Learning to read blueprints, trainees discover how to comprehend, and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations found on electrical construction drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Learn to:
- Define different types of scales used on drawings.
- Identify the height, width, and length dimensions of a drawing.
- Interpret the various symbols and notations used on drawings.
- Draw multiview sketches of simple objects that accurately show all the details of the objects.
This course covers the following material:
- READING PRINTS & SCHEMATICS BLOCK X252EM
- BUILDING DRAWINGS 186043
- ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND CIRCUITS 186044
- ELECTRONIC DRAWINGS 186045
- HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC DRAWINGS 186046
- PIPING DRAWINGS, MATERIALS, AND PARTS 186047
- WELDING SYMBOLS 186048
- SHEET METAL BASICS 186049
- SKETCHING 186050
- ELEMENTS OF PRINT READING, PT1 6719 A
- ELEMENTS OF PRINT READING 6719 B
- READING SHOP PRINTS, PART 1 386043
- READING SHOP PRINTS, PART 2 386044
- READING ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 006022
- ELECTRICAL BLUEPRINT READING 006036
This course is WIOA Approved.
Intro to Cybersecurity
with ThriveDX SaaS
Introduce your learners to the exciting world of cybersecurity
Intro to Cyber is an online, self-paced, 30-hour introductory course that’s ideal for learners who are curious about the world of cyber and want to get familiar with this exciting industry. The course is the best way for students to gain the fundamentals of cybersecurity, discover the different roles in the field and learn how each makes an impact, and become the next generation of cyber professionals.
Our Course Includes:
INDUSTRY DRIVEN CONTENT
Developed by subject matters experts, the course focuses on teaching industry- aligned content and the most relevant skills employers seek. Learners will gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge and practical hands-on skills, as well as exposure to industry tools.
A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Intro to Cybersecurity leverages modern learning methodologies and instructional design, providing students with an engaging and effective learning experience and an effective foray in cybersecurity. The course simulates a real-world Olympics cyber-attack scenario and takes students on a journey to become cyber analysts in order to save the Olympics from cyber criminals.
CYBER EDUCATION, SIMPLIFIED
Intro to Cyber is browser-based and doesn’t require any installation for educators or learners. This turnkey course integrates with all types of LMS and can be easily added to an existing semester program to enhance the current curriculum. Its online delivery provides students with flexibility in their choice of learning style and time management.