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Montgomery Community College
Catalog 2009-2011
Occupational Training Programs
Occupational training is accomplished via cooperation with industry, professional groups, and other interested groups as well as through research of local and regional career opportunities in providing varied programs for the expressed purpose of updating and upgrading skills whereby the working person might enjoy a more satisfying and financially rewarding occupation. These classes may be held at any appropriate meeting place whether it be in industrial firms, public school buildings, libraries, or at the College.Allied Health and Emergency Services
When medical or emergency services are necessary, having the best trained individuals caring for you is very important. Continuing Education offers several programs in allied health and emergency services. All programs are designed to meet local, state and other guidelines relative to requirements for certification purposes. Program areas are:
- CPR/First Aid
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire and Rescue Service
- Nursing Assistant I and II
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Certification and License Renewal
Certification and license renewal courses are offered periodically in a variety of areas. The issuing agency determines the frequency of renewal and the number of hours required. Courses for renewal are:
- Correctional Officers
- Law Enforcement
- Real Estate
- CPR/First Aid
- Teacher Renewal
- Funeral Home Director
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
The North Carolina Career Readiness Certification (CRC) is an assessment-based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills. The Certificate is based on established WorkKeys® assessment tests. To earn a CRC individuals undergo testing related to reading, applied math, and locating information through the WorkKeys® skills assessment system.
Human Resources Development (HRD)
The Human Resources Development (HRD) program is pre-vocational, pre-employment, and placement training. It is designed to assist the chronically unemployed in finding employment and the underemployed in finding better employment.
The program provides structured pre-vocational training, counseling, and assistance into permanent employment or further education/training. The pre-vocational component provides students with instruction in basic communication skills and a basic orientation to the world of work. Students are taught positive self-concept. Other topics within the pre-vocational component are planning and reaching goals and making the transition to the workforce.
Achievement of a North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate is a major goal of HRD classes. Course objectives will incorporate preparation for successful completion of testing related to reading, applied math, and locating information through the WorkKeys® skills assessment system.
The students are encouraged to visit the JobLink Career Center , located in the Student Services Division. The HRD Program and the JobLink Career Center are in cooperative effort to offer counseling sessions and job referral services.
Industrial Maintenance
A number of short courses are available for entry and upgrade of industrial maintenance skills. The courses areas include hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming, electronic control circuits, welding, electrical safety, mechanical power transmissions, DC controls, bearings, electrical code, AC/DC electronics, gears and gear trains, control wiring, load wiring, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry.
Law Enforcement Training
Staff development and ongoing in-service training is a necessity for law enforcement today. Legal updates, firearms recertification, S.W.A.T., and search and seizure are just some of the types of training available to law enforcement agencies. All training is designed to meet the needs of state, county, city, and other law enforcement agencies. Annual recertification classes are conducted for law enforcement and correctional officers.
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