Course Offerings

FALL 2016-2017

Course Offerings

W O R K F O R C E & E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T / C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N

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Technical Courses

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Healthcare Programs

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• Business Courses

• Computers

• GED

• Healthcare Programs

• IT Certifications

• Online Courses & Certificates

• Technical Training

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Please visit our Welcome Center

in the Berks Hall lobby.

• Discover a new career path . . .

• Meet our friendly staff . . .

• Learn about our credit and certificate programs . . .

Monday, Thursday, Friday:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

610.607.6224 / www.racc.edu

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Business Courses ............................................... 3

Information Technology ..................................... 7

Computer Courses ............................................ 10

Technical Courses ............................................. 12

First Energy Power Systems Institute .............. 27

Healthcare Programs ........................................ 28

Literacy Programs .............................................. 34

Online Learning ................................................ 35

Credit Programs ................................................ 38

Registration Information .................................. 39

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1. Penn Street Bridge

2. Second Street

3. Franklin Street

4. Front Street

5. Faculty & Staff Parking

6. Student Lot B

7. 2nd St. Entrance to Lot B

8. Student Lot E

9. Parking Garage

10. Berks Hall

11. Competition Tire

12. Schuylkill Hall

13. The Yocum Library

14. Penn Hall

15. Gust Zogas Student

Union Building

16. Schmidt Training &

Technology Center

17. Miller Center for the Arts

18. Gateway Center

It is the policy of Reading Area Community College to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran

Directions to Reading Area Community College

From PA Turnpike: Morgantown Interchange Exit. Take 176 North for approximately 14 miles. 422 West exit. Take exit marked for Penn Street, Reading. Immediately cross a bridge and the College is on the right. Turn right after crossing the bridge (you’ll pass the front of the College). Go one block and turn right onto Franklin Street. Make a

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CAREER TRAINING

Business

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

231 Hrs. (3 months)

$3,330*

Classes begin every 6 weeks

This program will assist those students who need to gain valuable computer software training. Included in this course are classes in word processing, spreadsheets, and an introduction to computers. Students will also become proficient in Desktop Publishing, Access and PowerPoint.

OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

558 Hrs. (6 months)

$5,830*


This program is designed to build basic clerical skills with an emphasis on developing computer application skills.

Students will be prepared to enter the business world as clerical support personnel, receptionists, correspondence clerks and data entry clerks.

Students complete a 150-hour internship.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

656 Hrs. (6 months)

$6,520*


This program prepares those possessing three to five years of business or clerical experience to upgrade to the administrative assistant level. Upon completion, the student will be prepared to work as an office manager, administrative assistant or executive secretary. Students complete a 200-hour internship.

Train for a new career in 6 months!

*Funding may be available through financial aid and/or scholarships.

NOTE: A criminal background check is required for all courses with internships.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the programs and other important information, please visit www.racc.edu/

HEA/pdf/14-15GE.pdf.

BECOME A CERTIFIED AUCTIONEER!

At the completion of the auctioneering course, the student will be able to take the Pennsylvania State Auctioneer’s

License Exam and, upon passing of this exam, become a

Pennsylvania Licensed Auctioneer.

The content of this course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the techniques, procedures, and principles of communication and marketing, appraisal, management and law necessary to conduct a successful auction. The course also includes practical field experience of on-the-job training with Pennsylvanialicensed auctioneers.

The Auctioneering Program meets all educational course requirements necessary to sit for the PA State Auctioneer’s

License Exam.

• Scholarships available

• Approved for Veterans and OVR Benefits

FALL 2016

Cost: $3,725

Please call 610.372.4721, ext. 5710 for more information www.racc.edu/CommunityEd

Please call 610.375.8188 for additional information on these programs.

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EVENING MEDICAL INSURANCE AND BILLING CLASSES

Reading Area Community College is pleased to announce a series of classes for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about the insurance and billing side of the practice. Each class will run two nights a week for a period of six weeks. Classes include:

INTRO TO INSURANCE*

ZINS-600-459 (6 wks.) MW $345

MEDICAL INSURANCE AND

CODING 1

ZINS-601-460 (6 wks.) TTh $345

6:00–8:00 PM Begins 11/15/2016

This class introduces students to the coding that is used in submitting claims to the various insurance carriers. Students will become familiar with ICD-10 codes, CPT codes and HCPC codes. Students will be using various coding books to become familiar with looking up codes and the format of each book.

Students will also review the data fields that are used to complete 1500 forms and discuss common errors on claim forms which may lead to denials from insurance carriers.

This class introduces students to the basic insurance concepts and types of insurance plans offered in the

United States today. This information is especially useful for people who purchase insurance through the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care

Act (“Obamacare”) and for healthcare personnel who may have to address questions from patients about their insurance plans. The class will discuss

Major Medical (Fee for Service) plans,

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans, Point of Service (POS) plans,

Health Maintenance Organization

(HMO) plans, High Deductible Heath

Plans (HDHP) as well as Health Saving

Accounts, Health Reimbursement

Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Dependent Care Accounts.

Other topics including Medicare and

Medicaid plans and coordination of benefits will be discussed.

MEDISOFT

ZINS-604-460 (6 wks.) MW $345

6:00–8:00 PM Begins 11/14/2016

This class offers students a database practice simulation of the steps needed to register patients with demographics, adding insurance plans, entering data (codes and charges) from visits and for services, posting co-pays from patients, submission of claims to insurance carriers, posting payments from

EOBs/RAs, mailing of patient statements and posting patient payments after patient statements have been sent out. Topics will include insurance coordination of benefits, effective and termination dates of plans, patients that have multiple insurance cases (employer group plan, MVA, WC).

MEDICAL INSURANCE AND

CODING 2*

ZINS-606-454 (6 wks.) TTh $400

This class discusses the specifics of the various health insurance plans and programs offered in the United

States today. Topics include Blue

Cross, Blue Shield, commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid,

Tri-care, Workers’ Compensation, and

Disability. The class will also review the cash flow cycle, common reasons why claims do not get paid, the A/R function, the importance of patient education and the collection process.

DENTAL INSURANCE

AND CODING

ZINS-605-455 (6 wks.) TTh $345

This class discusses the specifics of dental plans along with their provisions and limitations. Students will access the internet to learn about current dental procedures and dental plans. Discussion will involve the specialty practices of modern dentistry, plan design and payment methods, and insurance rules and regulations. Students will learn the differences between billing dental and/or medical plans for services and review completion of forms and coordination of benefits. Mathematical calculations will be explained as they apply to orthodontia as well as the use of an

FSA to supplement dental coverage.

*Book available in RACC Bookstore.

Please call 610.375.8258 for additional information on this program.

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SCORE WORKSHOPS AT RACC - FALL 2016

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

ZCAR-303-1116 6:00-8:00 PM $140

Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17,

24, 31, November 7, 2016

According to a recent study by the Small Business

Administration, in any given year about 7% of the U.S. working-age population is actively engaged in efforts to start a business. This is the “American Dream.” Many people aspire to become entrepreneurs but don’t know how or where to begin. Developed and taught by a panel of SCORE counselors and local business professionals with direct, small-business experience, this workshop provides strategies and insights on how to get started and how to sustain commercial momentum. This course is designed to help the budding entrepreneur understand the practical aspects of basic business principles vitally important to both startup and newly established enterprises: organization, sales, marketing, accounting, finance, legal issues, insurance, social media, and business planning.

Workbook is included.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

FOR THE NON-ACCOUNTANT

ZCAR-331-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesdays, September 27, October 4, 18, 25,

$100

November 1, 2016

Every entrepreneur and business owner must learn to work with basic accounting and financial concepts.

Accounting extends into virtually every element of business operations and, as an enterprise grows, you’ll need even more financial information to evaluate the performance and to make timely decisions about the future of the business. This course focuses on the basics of accounting for the small business and will introduce concepts, terminology, and financial statements critical to the successful operations of a business: relationships among assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity, as well as financial statements of Personal Net Worth, Balance Sheet,

Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow. Taught by experienced accounting instructors through the local SCORE chapter, this course will help business owners better understand their current operations and how to use this information to achieve improved performance. Workbook is included .

BUSINESS LAW FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS

ZCAR-330-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 2016

$80

Starting and running a small business means understanding the laws that govern commercial operations. Legal issues are intertwined with a variety of aspects of providing your products or delivering your services, particularly in the preliminary stages of an enterprise. All business owners should have a basic understanding of the laws and regulations to avoid future legal problems. When starting a business, topics such as business ownership and structure, name of the entity and registration, licensing and permitting requirements, and formal agreement among the principals are just a few of the major items to be addressed. For the operating business, the issues may range from contracting and labor law and intellectual property protection to warranties and the conduct of e-commerce on the Internet. This workshop is taught by attorneys who specialize in the legal aspects of the small business environment. Workbook is included.

Please contact a SCORE counselor at 610.376.3497 for more information about these courses.

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THE RIGHT START TO USING SOCIAL MEDIA

MARKETING

ZCAR-333-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Thurdays, October 6, 13, 20, 2016

$80

The opportunities of using social media for your business are endless. The questions are: What do you use, Facebook or LinkedIn? What about Instagram?

How do I know what to use and how to manage my time and money? This is a three-week, beginner’s course about achieving effective social media marketing communications for you and your business. We’ll show you how using social media can support your business objectives. You will learn how to set up your account and manage your social media messages in a fun, interactive, and practical way. Discover what the pitfalls are of using

Social Media. Find out which social media sites work best for you and your business and how to manage when and where to deliver your messages. It’s no longer an option to be on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or the many other social sites on the internet. Social Media marketing has matured to become an integral part of marketing your business today. Learn how to become involved and embrace Social

Media marketing for your business.

INSIGHTS TO BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS

ZCAR-316-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Wednesdays, October 26, November 2, 2016

$70

Each year, some 700,000 U.S. businesses change ownership. Most are small and mid-sized businesses, like retail stores, beauty salons, restaurants, and manufacturing operations. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a business and want to get the best deal possible, you’ll need to do a lot of preparation. Finding the right buyer and selling the business on favorable terms require both planning and hard work. Whether buying or selling a business, key elements to understand include: knowing the sales process, preparing the company for sale, conducting due diligence, setting or responding to a reasonable price, identifying potential buyers/sellers, negotiating and closing the deal. This workshop is taught by a SCORE counselor familiar with the process, as well as outside legal and financial professionals. Workbook is included. up you realize there is literally no traffic to the site. You’ve built the site, now why aren’t they coming? What do you do? What is available to you to gain traffic and sales? What should you do first? How do you plan and implement marketing for your ecommerce business? Should it all be online or should there be print, radio or TV exposure?

Effective Marketing for Your Ecommerce Site will take a look at marketing best practices . With a list of more than

100 thought-provoking marketing ideas, you will leave this 2-week class equipped to charge up your site with marketing for success. Do you need an ecommerce site to attend? Not really, but it certainly would help to have one in place to begin to use the applications, tools and methods that will be discussed.

DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE

BUSINESS PLAN

ZCAR-305-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 2016

EFFECTIVE MARKETING FOR YOUR

ECOMMERCE SITE

ZCAR-334-1116 6:00-8:00 PM

Thursdays, November 3, 10, 2016

$70

You have a nice little shop with unique products or you have a one-of-a-kind product to sell. You want to expand the exposure by setting up an ecommerce site. Once set

Please contact a SCORE counselor at 610.376.3497 for more information about these courses.

$80

Planning is your map to success in the business world. This course is a must for anyone starting a small business and/ or buying, financing, or refinancing one. Taught by SCORE counselors, this step-by-step process will help you (1) move ideas from your head to paper in an organized, clear and convincing manner; (2) identify those key points that can make or break your chances of success; (3) discover what critical points commercial lenders typically focus on; and (4) avoid the most common mistakes in business planning and analysis. Workbook is included.

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Information Technology

PC MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

The Information Technology offerings at the Schmidt Training and Technology

Center are real-life oriented: theory, hands-on, and problem-solving based.

Hardware courses take advantage of the state-of-the-art facility so you can perform hands-on experiments and detailed exercises, giving a solid, practical foundation in your technology area. All learning and progress is competencybased, utilizing interactive, individualized learning with flexible scheduling.

A+ SERIES: IT ESSENTIALS

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and

Software covers the fundamentals of

PC computer technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. IT

Essentials: PC Hardware and Software is a hands-on, e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop fundamental computer skills along with essential career skills. This curriculum also helps students prepare for the

CompTIA A+ certification.

Course Description

The IT Essentials courses are designed for students who want to pursue careers in IT and students who want to gain practical knowledge of how a computer works. Students who complete these courses will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to connect to the

Internet and share resources in a networked environment. Additional

Hands-on training!

topics covered include laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity and basic implementation skills,

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), security, safety and environmental issues, applied network configuration and troubleshooting skills, and communication skills. Hands-on lab activities are essential elements that are integrated into the curriculum.

Labs are designed to supplement learning and provide hands-on experience with physical equipment.

Prerequisite: general knowledge of the use of a computer.

IT Essentials - Fundamentals

ZCOM 336 $1,650

Textbook Additional. Includes test fee.

Approximate time to complete: 200 hours

IT Essentials - Advanced

ZCOM 337 $1,550

Prerequisite of ZCOM 336

Includes test fee.

(use book from ZCOM 336)


Information Technology Lab Hours –

T, W and TH from 11:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.

A+ CERTIFICATION PREP

ZCOM 325

$175 for 20 Hours

A+ Certification is an Industrywide vendor-neutral program developed and sponsored by the

Computer Technology Industry

Association (CompTIA). The certification is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors as well as the leading industry service organization,

The Vendor Advisory Council,

CompTIA Partner Advisory

Council and The Telecom Advisory

Council. With this certification you become an invaluable asset to any company. So why should you take a “prep” course? Because any standardized test has some quirks, and you need to know what these are in order to pass the test on your first try. Try an actual, on-line version of the test and learn not only what is on the exam, but actually “how” to take it.

Suggested Prerequisite :

ZCOM336 and ZCOM337 IT

Essentials or three years work experience in the field.

www.racc.edu/CommunityEd

T hese courses have an open start date.

Contact 610.372.4721, ext 5716 or jvecchio@racc.edu for details.

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Learn by doing!

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY® Hands-on training!

CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING

The Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum is designed for students seeking entry-level jobs in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry or hoping to fulfill prerequisites to pursue more specialized ICT skills.

The program provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and career skills development.

The program is composed of four courses. After the first two courses (Introduction to Networks and Routing & Switching

Essentials), students will be prepared to sit for their CCENT® certification exam. At that point, students can continue their studies in other concentration areas including CCNA Routing and Switching® and CCNA Security®.

INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS (CCNA 1)

ZCOM 413 $795 for 90 hours

Textbook Additional.

The Network Basics course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the

Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Students will be able to build simple LAN’s, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS (CCNA 2)



This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network.

Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both

IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Prerequisite of ZCOM 413

Successful completion of these two courses prepare students to sit for their CCENT® certification exam.

SCALING NETWORKS (CCNA 3)


Textbook Additional.

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP,

STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.

CONNECTING NETWORKS (CCNA 4)



This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and Virtual

Private Network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

Successful completion of these two courses plus the CCENT® certification prepare students

to sit for their CCNA® certification exam.

GET YOUR VIP PASS TO SUCCESS!

Computer and networking classes from Cisco can help make it happen. You’re communicating, socializing, researching, playing, creating, exploring. Chances are, you’re doing it on some kind of network . But if you think digital networks are pervasive now, just wait. In 2019, there will be 20 billion global network connections — twice as many as there are people on Earth. Learning about networks will give you lots of options, because your future will be running on them. With the right network skills, you can embark on an exciting and well-paying career in ICT or you can bring those vital skills to an internship or job in some other industry. You might even catch the entrepreneurial spirit and start your own networkbased company.



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CCNA SECURITY

CCNA SECURITY

ZCOM 408 $1,275



Suggested Prerequisite: CCNA 1 and CCNA 2

Security and risk-management skills are among the most highly sought after skills in networking. Organizations around the world are experiencing a shortage of qualified IT candidates with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to administer devices and applications in a secure infrastructure, recognize network vulnerabilities, and mitigate security threats.

The Cisco Networking Academy® CCNA Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCENT-level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

Upon completion of the CCNA Security course, students will be able to:

• Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures

• Secure network device access

• Implement AAA on network devices

• Mitigate threats to networks using ACLs

• Implement secure network management and reporting

• Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks

• Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set

• Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set

• Implement site-to-site IPSec VPNs

• Administer effective security policies

PC SKILLS

BASIC PC SKILLS (GET CONNECTED)

ZCOM 258 $249

Approximate time to complete: 30 hrs

An introductory course designed to teach the new user basic computer functions and system components. It also teaches students to understand how to use computers and connect to the Internet.

Get Connected also explores the human network and introduces students to the world of social media. This course can be completed entirely online. No book required.




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Computers

MS EXCEL 2010 - Level 2*

ZCOM-604-159 (6 wks.)

1:00-3:00 PM

Starts 10/3/2016

MW $345

ZCOM-604-160 (6 wks.)

1:00-3:00 PM

Starts 11/14/2016

MW $345

ZCOM-604-460 (6 wks.)

6:00-8:00 PM

Starts 11/14/2016

MW $345

Build your Excel skills with intermediate techniques for sorting and summarizing data. Learn to create dynamic charts and graphs. Practice utilizing formulas and functions and develop your ability to collaborate with colleagues using passwords, comments, and change-tracking.

Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Level 1 or equivalent experience. Please bring a memory stick or flash drive to class.

OVERVIEW OF OUTLOOK 2010

ZCOM-605-158 (3 hrs.)

1:00-4:00 PM

Starts 9/16/2016

F $45

ZCOM-605-160 (3 hrs.)

1:00-4:00 PM

Starts 11/4/2016

F $45

In this overview of the vast Outlook software, you will learn to navigate and learn the tools for email, calendar, contacts, and tasks. This class will focus on what Outlook has to offer– not the basic skills of email. Learn how to sort your inbox and organize it with folders. Create rules to help you better manage your email and

Quick Steps to make those common tasks go “quicker.” Learn the different types of appointments in the calendar.

INTERNET WORKSHOP

ZCOM-608-159

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

Starts 10/14/2016

F $90

This six-hour course introduces students to internet browser features, locating internet sources and using email features.

MICROCOMPUTER ACCOUNTING

2014 (Quickbooks)*

ZACC-605-354

8:00-10:00 AM

2/27/2017

MW $345

This course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of

Microcomputer Accounting and generally accepted accounting procedures using Quickbooks accounting software. Primary emphasis will be on transaction processing, the concept of files, updating, editing, reporting and documentation of journals, ledgers and financial statements.

KEYBOARDING I

ZCOM-606-159 (6 wks.)

3:10-5:10 PM

Starts 10/4/2016

TTH $345

ZCOM-606-160 (6 wks.)

3:10-5:10 PM

Starts 11/15/2016

TTH $345

ZCOM-606-453 (6 wks.)

3:10-5:10 PM

Starts 1/17/2016

TTH $345

This course is designed to teach students keyboarding skills for those with no prior keyboarding background or for students who wish to improve previously learned skills. This course emphasizes touch control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques. Students will be keyboarding 25-45 words per minute with five or less errors as demonstrated by a five-minute timed test.



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MS WORD 2010 - Level 2*

ZCOM-602-159 (6 wks.)

10:10 AM-12:10 PM MW $345

Starts 10/3/2016

ZCOM-602-160 (6 wks.)

10:10 AM-12:10 PM MW $345

Starts 11/14/2016

ZCOM-602-460 (6 wks.)

6:00-8:00 PM

Starts 11/14/2016

MW $345

Take your Word skills to the next level! During this intermediate course you will learn to present information in columns and tabs, work with graphics, symbols, and equations, work with diagrams and charts, and work with longer documents. Includes an introduction to mail merge.

Prerequisite: Word 2010 Level 1 or equivalent experience. Please bring a memory stick or flash drive to class.

INTRODUCTION

TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS

ZCOM-600-159

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

Starts 9/30/2016

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ZCOM-600-160

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

Starts 11/11/2016

ZCOM-600-353

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

Starts 1/13/2017

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$90

$90

$90

If you are a new computer user, this course is for you. Course content includes computer start-up, running programs, menus, basic computer concepts, file management and information about storage media.

“The class paid for itself with just one tip

I learned the first week.”

~ Anonymous

MS WORD 2010 - Level I*

ZCOM-601-159 (6 wks.)

10:10 AM-12:10 PM TTh $345

Starts 10/4/2016

ZCOM-601-160 (6 wks.)

10:10 AM-12:10 PM TTh $345

Starts 11/15/2016

ZCOM-601-460 (6 wks.)

6:00–8:00 PM

Starts 11/15/2016

TTh $345

Learn to use one of the most sophisticated and widely used word processing programs available!

During this introductory course, you will explore the Word 2010 environment, create, save, edit, and proofread documents, change the look of text, change the look of the document, and get help in Office

2010. Prerequisite: Familiarity with working in the Windows environment and working with a keyboard and mouse. Please bring a memory stick or flash drive to class.

MS EXCEL 2010 - Level 1*

ZCOM-603-159 (6 wks.)

1:00-3:00 PM

Starts 10/4/2016

TTh $345

ZCOM-603-160 (6 wks.)

1:00-3:00 PM

Starts 11/15/2016

TTh $345

ZCOM-603-460 (6 wks.)

6:00–8:00 PM

Starts 11/15/2016

TTh $345

Start with an introduction to Excel

2010. Learn techniques for entering data into cells, working with data, and using data tables more efficiently.

Discover how to finish your workbook and how to navigate and get help in

Excel 2010. The class will also cover basic techniques for filtering and limiting data that can be entered into individual cells. Previous Windows experience recommended. Please bring a memory stick or flash drive to class. www.racc.edu/CommunityEd



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Technical

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

Associate in Applied Science, Apprenticeship, and non-credit courses

Skilled machine tool technicians are always in demand and will be as long as there is a need to manufacture a precision product. Students in the Machine Tool Technology program will attain the skills that are required for a career in the fastpaced machining industry.

Funding may be available!

Machine Tool Level 1 - 11 Credits

MTT 100 Basic CNC Machine Operation

- OSHA 10 Hour 5 Credits

MTT 105 Introduction to Machining (NIMS

Measurement & NIMS Layout) 3 Credits

MTT 110 Basic Machine Tools (NIMS Drill Press) 3 Credits

(4 NIMS Certificates plus OSHA 10 Hour)


MTT 157 Turning Technology - Level 1

(NIMS Turning Level 1)

MTT 158 Milling Technology - Level 1

(NIMS Milling Level 1)

MTT 180 CNC Programming

MTT 132 Blueprint Reading

(2 NIMS Certificates)

MTT 107 Engineering Graphics

MTT 225 Turning Technology - Level 2

(NIMS Turning Level 2)

MTT 212 Milling Technology - Level 2

(NIMS Milling Level 2)

MTT 185 CNC Milling - Level 1

(NIMS CNC Mill Level 1)

3 Credits

3 Credits

3 Credits

3 Credits


2 Credits

3 Credits

3 Credits

3 Credits


MTT 272 CNC Milling - Level 2 3 Credits

MTT 288 CAM Programming 3 Credits

MTT Elective 3 Credits

MTT 276 CNC Turning, MTT 265 CNC Fixture

Design, MTT 221Grinding, MET 110 Mfg. Fund,

MTT 101 Basic CNC Lathe Operation

(1 NIMS Certificate)

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Machine tool technicians produce precision parts using both conventional machine tools and computerized numerical control

(CNC) machine tools. They set up and operate a wide variety of machine tools, including drill presses, band saws, grinders, lathes, milling machines, CNC milling machines and CNC turning centers.

They have a thorough understanding of the working properties of materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass and plastics.

Using their skill with machine tools and their knowledge of materials, machine tool technicians plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications needed for today’s high end products.

RACC offers both theoretical and hands-on training for machine tool technology that meets the needs of business and also fulfills the requirements for the Machine

Tool Technology Apprenticeship

Program.

Year 4 RACC’s Machine Tool Technology training program is self-paced, allowing the student to complete the necessary theory 24 hours a day 7 days a week through

RACC’s online training site and hands-on skills can be completed at the Schmidt Training and

Technology Center. Lab Hours are

M and F: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and

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Machine Tool Technology continued

Revised program. . .now offering flexible scheduling with online theory and hands-on lab using new equipment.

Call 610.372.4721, ext. 5716 for more information or to schedule a tour. All courses available individually.

MACHINE TOOL LEVEL 2


BASIC CNC OPERATION

ZMTT-100 $3,295 (LAP books included)

In this course students will learn the skills needed for the operation of the CNC mill, CNC lathe and

CNC grinder. Students will be prepared to take the

National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level

I certificate: CNC Mill Operation. Students will also complete the OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training

Program. 150 hours

TURNING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL I

ZMTT-157 $1,695 (textbook additional)

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, practical learning experience and accident prevention awareness required to perform conventional lathe job planning, set-up and operation.

Aspects of conventional, carbide and other tooling materials selection, preparation, and usage will be covered. Students will be prepared to take the

National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification: Turning between Centers and Chucking.

75 hours

MILLING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL I


This course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and safely use various milling cutters and other tools that are adapted to milling machines. This course covers conventional milling machine parts and controls, the function of each part and control and techniques so that students can operate the machines safely and with a high degree of accuracy. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills

(NIMS) Level I certification: Milling.

75 hours

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING


Theoretical and practical aspects of shop safety, hand tools, precision layout, precision measuring instruments, taps, dies, files, reamers, and identification and use of appropriate materials to manufacture parts are covered. Students are prepared to take two

National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level

I certifications: Measurement, Materials and Safety;

Layout and Benchwork. 75 hours

CNC PROGRAMMING


This course is designed to teach students basic programming of Computer Numerically Control (CNC) milling and turning centers. It will also cover the history of the CNC machine. The course will emphasize safe operation of CNC machines, functions of controls and machine set up. Different programming formats will be addressed. 75 hours

BASIC MACHINE TOOLS


This course is designed to provide students with the skills required to use basic machine tools. Basic operations of the drill press, pedestal grinder and band saw will be covered. Students will be prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills

(NIMS) Level I certification: Drill Press.

75 hours

BLUEPRINT READING


This course is designed to provide students with necessary skills needed to interpret part drawings.

Emphasis will be placed on stimulating the students’ creativity and the ability to visualize the drawn object.

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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS


In this course the student will learn the skills needed to develop drawings used in machining. Topics include:

Creating US/English and Metric part drawings, use of orthographic projections, use of drawing lines, title blocks, bill of materials and notes used on part drawings, use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, dimension techniques, drawing solid models of machine parts. 45 hours

MILLING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL II


This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to identify and safely use various milling cutters and other tools that are adaptable to milling machines. Students learn to set up work pieces to be properly machined. This course covers milling machine parts and controls and their functions so that students can safely operate the machines with a high degree of accuracy. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level

II certification: Milling.

75 hours TURNING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL II


This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, practical learning experience and accident prevention awareness required to perform advanced conventional lathe job planning, set-up and operation. Aspects of conventional, carbide and other tooling materials selection, preparation, and usage will be covered. Students are prepared to take the

National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certification: Turning between Centers and Chucking.

75 hours

Flexible start times available for most courses.

CNC MILL LEVEL I


This course will provide the students with the necessary skills to safely program, set up, operate and maintain Computer Numerical

Control (CNC) machining centers. This course will include manual part programming and practical operation for CNC milling machines.

Trigonometry, blueprint reading, drafting and basic machining skills will be practiced extensively.

Students are prepared to take the National Institute of

Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification: CNC Mill

Programming and Set-up. This course includes FANUC certification upon successful completion of the course.

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This course will provide students with advanced skills to safely program, set-up, operate and maintain

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling centers.

This course will include manual part programming and practical operation for CNC milling machines.

Trigonometry, blueprint reading, drafting and basic machining skills will be practiced extensively.

Students are prepared to take the National Institute of

Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certification: CNC

Mill Operation. 75 hours

CAM PROGRAMMING


This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming using MasterCAM software. Students will learn how to create 2D mill, 3D mill and lathe part geometries and toolpaths. Students will also use the software to create CNC part programs and be able to verify their toolpaths. 75 hours

Technical


TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM

SOLIDWORKS – Basic Training

ZMTT 300-3115 (12wks) $825 ( textbook additional)

Starts 9/12/2016

Learn the basics of SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to build parametric models of parts and assemblies and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies. This is an instructor led course. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Windows-based operating system. Mechanical design experience a plus.

Course runs 9/12/16 through 11/28/16. Please register by 9/5/16 to ensure class can start on 9/12/16.

36 hours

ELECTIVES

BASIC CNC LATHE OPERATION

ZMTT-101 $565

This course is designed to provide students with the basic set up and operation of CNC lathes. Students will be prepared to take the National Institute of

Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certificate: CNC Lathe

Operation. Co-requisite: ZMTT 100.

30 hours

GRINDING TECHNOLOGY


This course is designed to provide the student with the learning experiences in the theoretical and the practical skills development in precision grinding operations. The students will use a variety of surface and form grinders, applying various techniques to make metal parts to blueprint specifications. The students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Level I & Level II certification in grinding. 75 hours

ADVANCED CNC TURNING


This course is designed to teach the student manual part programming for Computerized

Numerical Control (CNC) lathe and turning applications. Included in this course is the practical operation of the CNC turning center.

It is designed for students who plan to enter the machining industry or need to update their skills in Computerized Machining. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking

Skills (NIMS) Level II certification in CNC lathe operation.

This course includes FANUC certification upon successful completion of the course. 75 hours

CNC FIXTURE DESIGN


This course is designed to provide the machine tool student and others working in the industry with CAD software experience to design various jigs and fixtures used for the production of consistent tools. Different design features and methods will be discussed.

Particular attention will be given to the proper design and construction of fixtures. 45 hours www.racc.edu/CommunityEd



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BASIC CNC MACHINE OPERATION

What’s Your Goal?

f your goal is a rewarding career in the manufacturing industry, then RACC’s

Basic CNC Machine Operation will put you on the right path. The program is ideal for unemployed workers or currently employed workers looking to upgrade their skills.

We Help You Get There With . . .

• Instructors who are certified operators and/or subject matter experts

• Open enrollment, self-paced with flexible scheduling

• 1:1 student to teacher ratio for hands-on lab training

Career Outlook

This exciting short-term training program can provide opportunities to work in the aerospace, battery manufacturing, medical device field, packaging industry, and many other high demand occupations. These positions are often well-paid and offer many benefits. Average salary in the Berks County area is

$41,000.*

Program Description

The Basic CNC Machine Operation covers all the skills operators need from CNC Machine Operation to setup of tooling and fixtures, to quality inspection, in less than three months. The curriculum provides knowledge (theory), hands-on skills, and virtual simulations. There are 120 hours of classroom and hands-on training at the Schmidt Training and

Technology Center that is selfdirected with flexible scheduling followed by 30 hours of lab practical training on a brand new state of the art Fanuc Robodrill

Vertical Milling Center. This field requires a strong background in math, basic computer skills, the ability to read/interpret blueprints and attention to detail. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

CNC Operator Certification exam. In fact, this training program is recognized by NIMS as the exclusive recommended preparation method for this certification.

What You Will Learn

Topics covered include:

• CNC mill, lathe and grinder setup and operation

• Tool identification, set-up, use and maintenance

• Fixture set-up and operation

• CNC troubleshooting and maintenance for operators

• Precision measurement and gauging

• Print reading

• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Machining processes

• Statistical process control

• Quality and cycle time optimization

• CNC program operation

• OSHA 10 Hour General Industry

Training

Admission Requirements

• Be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a high school equivalency diploma (GED ® ).

• Pass a math assessment (free on-line remediation available to support your success).

• Have a commitment to attendance policies and program requirements.

Want To Learn More?

• Visit www.racc.edu/STTC/

ManufacturingTech/cnc.aspx.

• Email Judy Vecchio at jvecchio@ racc.edu or call 610.372.4721, ext.

5716.

• Email Doug Keim at dkeim@racc.

edu or call 610.372.4721, ext. 5176

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For maximum flexibility, participants’ schedules will be arranged by the participant, sponsoring company and instructor, working within the lab hours. Participant costs include all workbooks and lab materials/consumables.

Lab hours:

M&F 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

TWTh 7:30 PM to 7:30 PM

QUALITY ASSURANCE – ZTEC 500

Average time for course completion: 48 hours

Investment: $1,199

Prerequisite: ability to read blueprints

LAP 1 Basic Measurement

LAP 2 Precision Measurement Tools

LAP 3 Dimensional Gauging

LAP 4 Introduction to Statistical Process

Control (SPC)

LAP 5 Control Chart Operation

LAP 6 Control Chart Analysis

LAP 7 SPC Problem Solving

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

LAP 8 Geometric Dimensioning and

Tolerancing

LAP 9 Location Tolerances

LAP 10 Orientation Tolerances

LAP 11 Form Tolerances

LAP 1 Introduction to Electrical System

LAP 2 Residential Wiring System

Components

LAP 3 Service Connections and

Circuit Protection

BLUEPRINT READING 1 – ZTEC 516


Investment: $275

LAP 1 Multiview Drawings

LAP 2 Sectional Drawings and Fasteners

LAP 3 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

MECHANICAL FABRICATION

– BASIC SKILLS – ZTEC 390


Investment: $849

LAP 1 Threaded Fasteners

LAP 2 Wrenches

LAP 3 Pneumatic System Fabrication

LAP 4 Screwdrivers

LAP 5 Pliers and Locking Devices

LAP 6 Mallets and Non-Threaded Fasteners

LAP 7 Torque Wrenches

LAP 8 Portable Power Tools

ELECTRICAL FABRICATION

– ZTEC 253


Investment: $359

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

– ZTEC 505


Investment: $1,395

Prerequisite: ability to read blueprints

LAP 1 Band Saw Operation

LAP 2 Introduction to CNC Mill Programming

(Denford Novamill)

LAP 3 Basic CNC Mill Programming

(Denford Novamill)

LAP 4 Circular Interpolation (Denford

Novamill)

LAP 5 Introduction to the Drill Press

LAP 6 Drill Press Operations

LAP 7 Introduction to Manufacturing Hand

Tools

LAP 8 Introduction to the Manual Milling

Machine

LAP 9 Milling Processes

LAP 10 Introduction to the Manual Lathe

LAP 11 Turning Operations

LAP 12 Lathe Operations

MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN

Manufacturing is becoming increasingly driven by advanced science and technology, and the industry has a growing need for a workforce with the right skills.

Mechatronics is the synergistic application of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, and computer science, emphasizing troubleshooting, repair and enhancement of automated machinery. RACC’s Mechatronics

Engineering Technology A.A.S.

Program prepares students for careers as engineering technicians in diversified manufacturing. Students gain knowledge and skills in blueprint reading, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, motors, motor control, programmable logic controls, robotics and motion control, process control, instrumentation and computer integrated manufacturing.


Emphasis is placed on predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and hands-on application of mechanical, electrical and controls skills.

The technical courses are taught in a flexible format that includes theory and applied learning using industry relevant training equipment.

There are four levels of Advanced

Manufacturing Integrated Systems

Technology (AMIST) that are available as part of the Mechatronics

Engineering Technology A.A.S. or can be taken independently as “job ready” certificates for employment in manufacturing maintenance.

To learn more about RACC’s

Mechatronics program, check out the exciting video at www.racc.edu/STTC/

ManufacturingTech/mechatronics.

aspx. The video features three manufacturing companies in our area that employ industrial maintenance technicians with mechatronics training: East Penn Manufacturing,

Pepperidge Farm and Bayer

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (AMIST)

RACC’s Mechatronics/AMIST technical courses are offered in two instructional delivery learning models to choose from:

• Traditional - All training—both theory and hands-on—conducted on-site at the Schmidt Training and Technology

Center(STTC).

• Hybrid - Theory accessed over the Internet with instructor support; hands-on skills taught and assessed at the

Schmidt Training and Technology Center. Access to the Internet training site is 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In both models, instructors with relevant industry experience are available to guide students through the program.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Associate in Applied Science Degree

CORE EDUCATIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

25 credits

MECHANICAL/FLUID

ENGINEERING

14 credits

College Success Strategies

ORI 103

3 cr.

Math Trigonometry MAT 165 or Calculus

3 cr.

English Composition

COM 121 or 122

3 cr.

Applied Physics or Physics 1

PHY 150 or 250 or 4 cr.

Calculus-based Physics

Industrial

Mechanics

5 cr.

Introduction to

Shop Machinery

3 cr.

Industrial

Mechanics 2

6 cr.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

ENGINEERING

8 credits

Industrial

Electrical

4 cr.

Industrial

Electrical 2

4 cr.

SYSTEMS & PROCESS

CONTROL ENGINEERING

14 credits

Manufacturing

Fundamentals

1 cr.

Humanities

Elective

Technical Writing

COM 141

3 cr.

3 cr.

The Environment

ENV 130 or 131

3 cr.

The Individual and Society

SOC 130

3 cr.

Robotics & Motion

Control 4 cr.

Process Control &

Instrumentation 3 cr.

Integrated

Manufacturing

Systems

3 cr.

Capstone

Project

3 cr.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

& ENGINEERING

14 credits

75 credits total

Microcomputer Applications

IFT 110

3 cr.

Introduction to PLCs Part 1

AB SLC500 2

2 cr.

Advanced PLCs AB

ControlLogix or Siemens57

4 cr.

PC Installation &

Maintenance

NET 106

3 cr.

1

Introduction to PLCs Part 2

SLC500

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Industrial Mechanical

Program – Hydraulics Track

Approximately 162 hours of training

5 college credits

All training conducted in STTC

– ZTEC 356

Investment: $4,485

E-learning with skill assessment

– ZTEC 355

• Hydraulics 1

• Hydraulics 2

• Pneumatics 1

• Pneumatics Maintenance

• Piping Systems

• Hydraulic Troubleshooting

• Basic Mechanical Drives

• Light Duty V-Belt Drives

and Chain Drives

• Heavy Duty V-Belt Drives

• Heavy Duty Chain Drives

OR

Industrial Mechanical

Program – Pneumatics Track




– ZTEC 371



– ZTEC 370

• Pneumatics 1

• Pneumatics 2

• Pneumatics Maintenance

• Pneumatics Troubleshooting

• Hydraulics 1

• Piping Systems

• Basic Mechanical Drives

• Light Duty V-Belt Drives

and Chain Drives

• Heavy Duty V-Belt Drives

• Heavy Duty Chain Drives

AMIST 1

Industrial Electrical Program




– ZTEC 227



– ZTEC 226

• Electrical Control Circuits 1

• Electrical Control Circuits 2

• Electrical Motor Control 1

• Electrical Motor Control 2

• Electro-Fluid Power 1

• Electronic Sensors

• Residential/Commercial Wiring

• Industrial Electrical Wiring

• Industrial Power Distribution

Industrial PLC (SLC500)

Program




– ZTEC 428



– ZTEC 427

• Introduction to Programmable

Logic Controllers

• Basic PLC Programming

• PLC Motor Control

• Discrete I/O Interfacing

• Introduction to PLC Troubleshooting

• PLC Systems Troubleshooting

• Event Sequencing

• Application Development

• PLC Timer Instructions

• PLC Counter Instructions

• Program Control Instructions

• Math and Data Move Instructions

Industrial Mechanical 2

Program – Hydraulics Track




– ZTEC 369


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– ZTEC 368

• Spur Gear & Multiple Shaft Drives

• Mechanical Drives 3 (Bearings,

Gaskets, Seals, Gear Drives)

• Mechanical Drives 4 (Brakes,

Clutches, Bushings, Screw Drives)

• Floor Standing Conveyors

• Vibration Analysis

• Laser Alignment

• Central Lubrication

• Pneumatic Directional Control Valves

& Air Logic

• Advanced Pneumatics

• Pneumatic Troubleshooting

AMIST 2

Industrial Mechanical 2

Program - Pneumatics Track




– ZTEC 375



– ZTEC 374

• Spur Gear & Multiple Shaft Drives

• Mechanical Drives 3 (Bearings,

Gaskets, Seals, Gear Drives)

• Mechanical Drives 4 (Brakes,

Clutches, Bushings, Screw Drives)

• Floor Standing Conveyors

• Vibration Analysis

• Laser Alignment

• Central Lubrication

• Hydraulics 2

• Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Industrial Electrical 2

Program




– ZTEC 242



– ZTEC 241

• Basic Electrical Machines System

• Advanced Electric Motor Controls

• DC Electronic Drives

• AC Electronic Drives

Industrial PLC (SLC500) 2

Program




– ZTEC 433


E-learning with skill assessment – N/A

• Analog Application System

AB SLC500

• Data Highway 485 System

AB SLC500

• Panelview Operator DH-485 System w/ Keypad AB SLC500 www.racc.edu/CommunityEd



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Process Control

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All training conducted in STTC – ZTEC 437


• Process Control

• Thermal Process Control

Industrial Robotics and Motion Control





• Automated Material Handling Systems

• Flexible Manufacturing Systems

• General Purpose Motion Control System

• Multi-Axis Motion Control System

AMIST 3

Advanced Industrial PLC

Your choice:


AB ControlLogix


OR




• ControlLogix Controller and Troubleshooting

Functions

• ControlLogix Analog Application System

• ControlLogix PanelView Plus System

• ControlLogix DeviceNet

• ControlLogix ControlNet

• ControlLogix EtherNet


Siemens S7315





• Siemens Controller & Troubleshooting

Functions

• Siemens Analog Application System

• Siemens Profibus System

• Siemens Operator Panel (HMI)

• Siemens Remote Input/Output

• Math and Data Move Instructions

Manufacturing Fundamentals


1 college credit


– ZTEC 540

Investment: $565

• Orientation to Manufacturing/

Workplace Readiness

– Fundamentals of Project Management

– MS Project

– Time Management

– Manufacturing Economics

– Budgeting and Resource Management

• Quality Assurance

– Basic & Precision Measurement

– Intro to Statistical Process Control

– Control Chart Analysis and Solving

– Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

– Tolerances: Location, Orientation, Form

• Blueprint Reading

AMIST 4

Computer Integrated

Manufacturing Systems




– ZTEC 541


• Flexible Material Handling

• Robot Workstations

• Inventory Systems

• Serial Robot Communications

• PLC Communications

• Barcode Pallet Tracking

• Enterprise Resource Planning

• Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Manufacturing Management and Simulation

• EtherNet Operations & Applications

Capstone Class:

Mechatronics Application Project



– ZTEC 522


This course provides students the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained from training in the electrical, mechanical and process control program areas to an independent mechatronics project related to consumer goods packaging.

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ELECTRICAL LAB

Participants learn through a combination of individualized, selfpaced learning with multimedia, hands-on application with training equipment, and group instruction of concepts and principles.

Lab hours:

M-F 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

MTW 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

AC/DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – ZTEC 205


Investment: $729

LAP 1

LAP 2

LAP 3

LAP 4

Basic Electrical Circuits

Electrical Measurements

Circuit Analysis

Inductance and Capacitance

LAP 5

LAP 6

Combination Circuits

Transformers

ELECTRICAL RELAY CONTROL

SYSTEMS – ZTEC 231


Investment: $359

LAP 1

LAP 2

LAP 3

Control Logic

Sequencing Control

Timers and Advanced Systems

LAP 16-19 Variable Frequency AC Drive System

LAP 20 SCR Speed Motor Control

ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING

– ZTEC 209


Investment: $275

LAP 1

LAP 2

Introduction to Electrical Control

Wiring

Electrical Control System Wiring

BASIC ELECTRICAL ROTATING MACHINES

– ZTEC 206


Investment: $825

LAP 1

LAP 2

DC Series Motors

DC Shunt and Compound Motors

LAP 3

LAP 4

LAP 5

LAP 6

LAP 7

Motor Speed and Torque

Motor Performance

Split-Phase AC Motors

Capacitor-Start AC Motors

Permanent-Capacitor and

LAP 8

Two-Capacitor Motors

Three-Phase AC Induction Motors

ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES – DC

GENERATORS – ZTEC 250


Investment: $239

LAP 9 DC Generators

LAP 10 Wound-Rotor Motors

ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES –

ALTERNATORS/SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS

– ZTEC 251


Investment: $349

LAP 11 Alternators

LAP 12 Alternator Synchronization Methods

LAP 13 Synchronous Motors

POWER & CONTROL ELECTRONICS

– ZTEC 252


Investment: $1,215

LAP 1

LAP 2

LAP 3

LAP 4

Oscilloscopes

Linear Power Supplies

Power Supply Filtration and

Regulation

Solid State Relays

LAP 5 Discrete Sensing Devices

LAP 6 Thermal Sensing Devices

LAP 7

LAP 8

Amplifiers and Operational

Amplifiers

Analog Sensing Devices

LAP 9 Solid State Switching

LAP 10 Solid State Speed and Power

Control

ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION

– ZTEC 210


Investment: $609

LAP 1

LAP 2

Introduction to Raceways

Basic Conduit Bending

LAP 3

LAP 4

LAP 5

Advanced Raceways

Conductors, Disconnects and

Overcurrent Protection

Conduit Sizing and Wire Pulling

Techniques

ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROL – ZTEC 207


Investment: $1,215

LAP 1 Introduction to Electric Motor

LAP 2

Control

Manual Motor Control and

LAP 3

LAP 4

Overload Protection

Control Transformers

Control Ladder Logic

LAP 5

LAP 6

LAP 7

LAP 8

LAP 9

Control Relays and Motor Starters

Introduction to Troubleshooting

System Troubleshooting

Reversing Motor Control

Automatic Input Devices

LAP 10 Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and Off-Delay

ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL COURSES

Electronic Sensors

– ZTEC 304


Investment: $239

LAP 1 Introduction to Electronic Sensors

LAP 2 Electronic Sensor Applications

ADVANCED ELECTRIC MOTOR

CONTROLS – ZTEC 208


Investment: $1,215

LAP 11 Motor Braking System

LAP 12-13 Reduced Voltage Starting System

& Braking Method

LAP 14 Electronic Sensors

LAP 15 Timers and Counters www.racc.edu/CommunityEd



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MECHANICAL LAB


Lab hours:

M-F 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

MTWTh 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

LAP 2 Key Fasteners

LAP 3 Power Transmission Systems

LAP 4 Introduction to V-Belt Drives

LAP 5 Introduction to Chain Drives

LAP 6 Spur Gear Drives

LAP 7 Multiple Shaft Drives

MECHANICAL DRIVES 2 – ZTEC 312


Investment: $869

LAP 1 Heavy-Duty V-Belt Drives

LAP 2 V-Belt Selection and Maintenance

LAP 3 Synchronous Belt Drives

LAP 4 Lubrication Concepts

LAP 5 Precision Shaft Alignment

LAP 6 Couplings

LAP 7 Heavy-Duty Chain Drives

BASIC HYDRAULICS – ZTEC 300


Investment: $529

LAP 1 Hydraulic Power Systems

LAP 2 Basic Hydraulic Circuits

LAP 3 Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow

LAP 4 Hydraulic Speed Control

LAP 5 Pressure Control Circuits

INTERMEDIATE HYDRAULICS – ZTEC 301


Investment: $609

LAP 1 Hydraulic DCV Applications

LAP 2 Hydraulic Cylinder Applications

LAP 3 Hydraulic Relief Valve Operation

LAP 4 Hydraulic Check Valve Applications

LAP 5 Accumulator Applications

ADVANCED HYDRAULICS – ZTEC 302


Investment: $359

LAP 1 Hydraulic Motor Applications

LAP 2 Hydraulic Pump and Motor

Performance

LAP 3 Fluids and Conditioning

HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING

– ZTEC 308


Investment: $1,115

LAP 1 Introduction to Pressure-

Compensated Pumps

LAP 2 Pressure-Compensated Pump

Performance

LAP 3 Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps

LAP 4 Troubleshooting Hydraulic Actuators

LAP 5 Troubleshooting Hydraulic DCVs

LAP 6 Troubleshooting Flow Control and

Check Valves

LAP 7 Troubleshooting Pressure Control

Valves

LAP 8 Troubleshooting Unloader and

Counterbalance Valves

LAP 9 Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems

ELECTRO-FLUID POWER SYSTEM

– ZTEC 303


Investment: $959

LAP 1 Introduction to Electrical Control

Systems

LAP 2 Basic Control Devices

LAP 3 Power Devices

LAP 4 Control Relays

LAP 5 Sequencing Control

LAP 6 Timer Control

LAP 7 Pressure Control Applications

LAP 8 Circuit Applications

BASIC PNEUMATICS – ZTEC 305


Investment: $405

LAP 1 Pneumatic Power Systems

LAP 2 Basic Pneumatic Circuits

LAP 3 Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow

LAP 4 Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits

INTERMEDIATE PNEUMATICS – ZTEC 306


Investment: $359

LAP 1 Pneumatic DCV Applications

LAP 2 Air Logic

LAP 3 Pneumatic Maintenance

ADVANCED PNEUMATICS – ZTEC 307

Average time for course completion:15 hours

Investment: $359

LAP 1 Moving Loads Pneumatically

LAP 2 Vacuum Systems

LAP 3 Air Compressors

PNEUMATIC TROUBLESHOOTING

– ZTEC 309


Investment: $869

LAP 1 Pneumatic Troubleshooting

LAP 2 Air Preparation Troubleshooting

LAP 3 Troubleshooting Pneumatic

Cylinders

LAP 4 Motor and Rotary Actuator

Troubleshooting

LAP 5 Troubleshooting DCV and Flow

Control Valves

LAP 6 Troubleshooting Vacuum Systems

LAP 7 Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems



Investment: $869

LAP 1 Introduction to Mechanical Drive

Systems



Investment: $869

LAP 1 Plain Bearings

LAP 2 Ball Bearings

LAP 3 Roller Bearings

LAP 4 Antifriction Bearing Selection and

Maintenance

LAP 5 Gaskets and Seals

LAP 6 Advanced Gear Drives

LAP 7 Gear Drive Selection and Maintenance



Investment: $495

LAP 1 Brakes and Clutches

LAP 2 Brake/Clutch Selection and Maintenance

LAP 3 Linear Ball Bushings

LAP 4 Ball Screw Drives

PIPING SYSTEMS – ZTEC 310


Investment: $899

LAP 1 Metal Piping Systems

LAP 2 Metal Piping Installation

LAP 3 Plastic Piping Systems

LAP 4 Metal Tubing Systems

LAP 5 Hoses

LAP 6 Two-Way Valves

LAP 7 Check Valves and Sloan Valves

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SYSTEMS

– ZTEC 319


Investment: $505

LAP 1 Centrifugal Pump Operation

LAP 2 Centrifugal Pump Characteristics

LAP 3 Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting

LAP 4 System Characteristics

LAP 5 Centrifugal Pump Performance

RIGGING SYSTEMS 1 – ZTEC 357


Investment: $809

LAP 1 Introduction to Rigging

LAP 2 Hoists

LAP 3 Slings and Lifting

LAP 4 Wire Rope

LAP 5 Chain Slings

LAP 6 Fiber Rope

LAP 7 Industrial Cranes



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RIGGING SYSTEMS 2 – ZTEC 358


Investment: $359

LAP 1 Wire Mesh Slings

LAP 2 Synthetic Slings

LAP 3 Equipment Movement

STEAM SYSTEMS – ZTEC 421


Investment: $1,215

LAP 1 Introduction to Steam Systems

LAP 2 Steam Systems Science

LAP 3 Boilers

LAP 4 Boiler Components

LAP 5 Steam Systems

LAP 6 Air and Condensate Control

LAP 7 Pressure Control

LAP 8 Temperature Control

LAP 9 Condensate Recovery Systems

LAP 10 Steam System Performance

CENTRAL LUBRICATION – ZTEC 318


Investment: $495

LAP 1 Introduction to Central Lubrication

LAP 2 Lubrication Concepts

LAP 3 Simple Series/Progressive Lubrication

System

LAP 4 Troubleshooting Series/Progressive

Lubrication Systems

LAP 5 Piston Distributor Lubrication Systems

FLOOR STANDING CONVEYORS

– ZTEC 315


Investment: $139

VIBRATION ANALYSIS – ZTEC 316


Investment: $349

LASER ALIGNMENT – ZTEC 317


Investment: $239

DIAPHRAGM PUMP – ZTEC 320


Investment: $139

PERISTALTIC PUMP – ZTEC 321


Investment: $139

MAGNETIC PUMP – ZTEC 322


Investment: $139

Technical

Mechanical Lab continued

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH

STUFFING BOX – ZTEC 323


Investment: $139

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION

– ZTEC 324


Investment: $139

MULTIPLE PUMP LEARNING SYSTEM

– ZTEC 352


Investment: $139

GEAR PUMP – ZTEC 353


Investment: $139

PISTON PUMP – ZTEC 354


Investment: $139

TURBINE PUMP – ZTEC 372


Investment: $139

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) LAB


Lab hours:

M-F 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

MTW 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

AC ELECTRONIC DRIVES – ZTEC 400


Investment: $609

LAP 1 Introduction to AC Motion Control

LAP 2 AC Vector (Spindle) Drives

LAP 3 AC Axis Drives

LAP 4 General-Purpose AC Drives

LAP 5 AC Drive Troubleshooting

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY SLC500

W/ TROUBLESHOOTING – ZTEC 402


Investment: $2,025

LAP 1 Introduction to Programmable

Controllers

LAP 2 Basic PLC Programming

LAP 3 PLC Motor Control

LAP 4 Discrete I/O Interfacing

LAP 5 Introduction to PLC Troubleshooting

LAP 6 PLC Systems Troubleshooting

LAP 7 Event Sequencing

LAP 8 Application Development

LAP 9 PLC Timer Instructions

LAP 10 PLC Counter Instructions

LAP 11 Program Control Instructions

LAP 12 Math and Data Move Instructions

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY SLC500 ANALOG

APPLICATION SYSTEM – ZTEC 403


Investment: $379

LAP 13 Analog Input Modules

LAP 14 Analog Output Modules

LAP 15 Analog Scaling

DC ELECTRONIC DRIVES – ZTEC 401


Investment: $729

LAP 1 Introduction to DC Motion Control

LAP 2 Basic DC Drives - SCR Control

LAP 3 DC Spindle Drives

LAP 4 DC Axis Drives

LAP 5 DC Pulse Width Modulation Drives

LAP 6 DC Drive Troubleshooting

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY SLC500 DATA

HIGHWAY 485 SYSTEM – ZTEC 404


Investment: $239

LAP 16 Introduction to DH-485

LAP 20 Remote I/O www.racc.edu/CommunityEd hese courses have an open start date.


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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Lab continued

ANALYTICAL PROCESS CONTROL

– ZTEC 432


Investment: $1,205

LAP 1 Introduction to Process Control

LAP 2 Instrument Tags

LAP 3 Piping and Instrumentation Design

LAP 4 Introduction to Analytical Process

Control

LAP 5 pH Electrodes

LAP 6 pH Meters and Transmitters

LAP 7 Loop Controllers

LAP 8 pH Control Systems

LAP 9 Methods of Automatic Control

LAP 10 Control Loop Performance

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY SLC500 PANELVIEW

DH-485 SYSTEM W/ KEY PAD – ZTEC 405


Investment: $379

LAP 17 Introduction to Panelview

LAP 18 Panelview Application Editing 1

LAP 19 Panelview Application Editing 2

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY

ROUBLESHOOTING LEARNING SYSTEM

AB CONTROLLOGIX – ZTEC 406


Investment: $2,025


Controls












PLC ALLEN BRADLEY CONTROLNET FOR

CONTROLLOGIX – ZTEC 430


Investment: $379

LAP 1 Industrial Communications Networks

LAP 2 Remote Input/Output

LAP 3 Produced/Consumed Data and Messages

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY CONTROLLOGIX

ETHERNET – ZTEC 411


Investment: $525

LAP 1 Industrial Communications Networks


LAP 3 Produce/Consume Data and Mes sage

LAP 4 Troubleshooting EtherNet/IP

PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM – ZTEC 416


Investment: $1,425



LAP 3 Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams


LAP 5 Final Control Elements

LAP 6 Level Measurement

LAP 7 Liquid Level Control


LAP 9 Basic Flow Measurement and Control


LAP 11 Ultrasonic Level Measurement and

Control

LAP 12 Differential Pressure Flow

Measurement and Control

PLC TROUBLESHOOTING - SIEMENS

S7315 – ZTEC 412


Investment: $2,025


Controllers












PLC ANALOG LEARNING SYSTEM

- SIEMENS S7-300 – ZTEC 413


Investment: $525


LAP 14 Analog Input Applications and

Troubleshooting


LAP 16 Analog Output Applications and

Troubleshooting PLC ALLEN BRADLEY CONTROLLOGIX

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT – ZTEC 407


Investment: $505


LAP 14 Analog Input Configuration and

Troubleshooting


LAP 16 Analog Output Configuration and

Troubleshooting

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY PANELVIEW PLUS

LEARNING SYSTEM – ZTEC 408


Investment: $379

LAP 1 Introduction to PanelView Plus

LAP 2 PanelView Plus Application Editing 1

LAP 3 PanelView Plus Application Editing 2

PLC ALLEN BRADLEY DEVICENET FOR

CONTROLLOGIX – ZTEC 429


Investment: $379

LAP 1 Industrial Communication Networks

LAP 2 DeviceNet Input/Output

LAP 3 DeviceNet Troubleshooting

THERMAL PROCESS CONTROL

– ZTEC 417


Investment: $1,425



LAP 3 Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

LAP 4 Thermal Energy

LAP 5 Basic Temperature Control Elements


LAP 7 Final Control Elements

LAP 8 Temperature Sensors and Transmitters

LAP 9 Temperature Transmitters

LAP 10 Basic Temperature Control



PLC PROFIBUS SYSTEM - SIEMENS S7

– ZTEC 414


Investment: $365

LAP 1 Industrial Communications Network

(Siemens S7-300 Profibus)

LAP 2 Data Exchange

MPC (SIEMENS MP277) LEARNING

SYSTEM – ZTEC 415


Investment: $379

LAP 1 Introduction to Siemens HMI Panel

LAP 2 Application Editing 1

LAP 3 Application Editing 2

MASTERING PROGAMMABLE

CONTROLLERS – ZTEC 444


Investment: $139




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ROBOTICS LAB

Automation has crossed into all plateaus of modern manufacturing. From raw materials to the finished product, manual labor has been replaced with robots, automatic equipment and computer networks, all in an effort to produce items that are more accurately made and less costly to manufacture. The workforce needed to service these industries now and in the future will require additional skills. The Schmidt Training and Technology

Center delivers training in these technologies.

Robotics and Computer Programming provides both theory and practical, hands-on training in basic robot operation, robot programming, and work cell development. The Flexible Manufacturing

System builds on basic robot operation and programming and adds linear motion, serial communications and multitasking applications.

Motoman 6-axis Manipulator Arm reviews controller fundamentals and programming routines, allowing students to experiment with the full range of Motoman’s capabilities.

The Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) course covers all aspects of automated manufacturing from inventory control and order entry through packaging the finished product. The STTC’s

CIM work center coordinates a pallet conveyor system with three different styles of multi-axis robots. Each robot is dedicated to a work area for material procurement, assembly, inspection and packaging tasks. Students enter all production tasks through the

CIM Server PC software environment and track them through the various processes. The course incorporates fundamentals of

Material Resource Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning

(ERP) and associated disciplines.

Lab hours: M-Th 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; MTW 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

ROBOTICS AND COMPUTER

PROGRAMMING – ZTEC 543


Investment: $1,375

LAP 1 Basic Robot Operation

LAP 2 Basic Robot Programming

LAP 3 Interfacing & Material Handling


LAP 5 Flexible Manufacturing Cells

LAP 6 Quality Control

LAP 7 Production Control

LAP 8 Workcell Development

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

– ZTEC 510


COMPUTER INTEGRATED

MANUFACTURING (CIM) – PRODUCTION

AND MANAGEMENT – ZTEC 512


Investment: $785

LAP 8 Enterprise Resource Planning

LAP 9 Manufacturing Execution Systems

LAP 10 Manufacturing Management and Simulation


MANUFACTURING (CIM) – ETHERNET

COMMUNICATIONS – ZTEC 513


Investment: $785

LAP 11 EtherNet Operations

MOTION CONTROL (SERVO) LEARNING

SYSTEM 2 – ZTEC 521


Investment: $765

The Motion Control 2 system teaches students multi-axis servo drive configurations. Multi-axis servo drives are essential for synchronizing multiple operations in packaging, labeling, conveying, CNC machining environments and warehouse management systems. The student will learn the theory of multi-axis servo drive controllers/motor operations, camming and synchronized motion. The student will learn hands-on skills to set up, design, configure, program, diagnose and troubleshoot multiaxis motion control systems.

Investment: $1,375

LAP 1 Introduction to Flexible Manufacturing

Systems

LAP 2 Point-to-Point Assembly

LAP 3 Linear Motion Assembly

LAP 12 EtherNet Applications

MOTION CONTROL (SERVO) LEARNING



LAP 1 Multi-Axis Motion Control Systems

LAP 2 Motion Control Camming

LAP 3 Synchronized Motion

LAP 4 Palletizing

LAP 5 Robot FMS Workcell

LAP 6 Robot Communications

LAP 7 Serial Device Applications

LAP 8 Multitasking


MANUFACTURING (CIM) – LEARNING



Investment: $1,850

LAP 1 Flexible Material Handling

LAP 2 Robot Workstations

LAP 3 Inventory Systems

LAP 4 Serial Robot Communications

Investment: $1,155

The Motion Control system teaches students the fundamentals of today’s industrial servo drive systems. Servo drives are the core components to precise positioning in packaging, labeling, conveying and CNC machining environments. The student will learn the theory of servo drive controllers/motor operations.

The student will learn hands-on skills to set up, operate, diagnose and troubleshoot motion control elements, drive faults and systems.

LAP 1 AC Motion Control

LAP 2 Drive Configuration, Tuning and

Operation

LAP 3 Motion Control System Configuration

FANUC Robot course

now available!

INTRO TO FANUC® ROBOTS WITH

HANDLING TOOL SOFTWARE

– ZTEC 554

Average time for course completion:

8 hours

Investment: $275

Overview of Course and Industrial Robots

Safety, Robot Systems

Teach Pendant Overview

Power-up and Jogging

Frames Overview, Programs

Instruction Overview, Input/Output

Hands-on labs and Quizzes

LAP 5 PLC Communications

LAP 6 PLC Serial Communications

LAP 7 Barcode Pallet Tracking

LAP 4 Motion Control System Programming

LAP 5 Position Control

LAP 6 Velocity and Current Controls

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Technical

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program

Reading Area Community College offers a 180-hour program designed to help certify new operators in the high-demand field of wastewater operations. The curriculum was developed by the Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental

Protection (DEP). From start to finish, this program offers all the necessary instruction, coursework, handson training, and module exams necessary to prepare for the DEP certification exam. Combining this program with on-the-job training and work at a local treatment facility will prepare participants for certification.

The program utilizes a DEP-approved curriculum that is taught by certified

Scholarship may be available for second half of course!

operators and other qualified instructors.

The program provides on-site visits to facilities combined with classroom components, interactive class discussion with current certified operators, out-of-class assignments

(yes, there is homework!), moduleend exams, and a comprehensive, proctored certification exam provided by the DEP. The course components also offer continuing education units/contact hours necessary for certified operators to maintain their certifications.

REGISTER BY AUGUST 11, 2016.

Program starts August 18, 2016.

ZWTR-120-1610 PART I:

August 18 - December 1, 2016

ZWTR-120-3610 PART II

January 10 - April 20, 2017

Total $2,200 (each part $1,100)

Please call 610.372.4721, ext. 5176 or email: dkeim@racc.edu for more information.

Classes are held Tuesday and

Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to

9:00 PM in the Schmidt Training and

Technology Center.

Please call 610.372.4721, ext. 5176 or email dkeim@racc.edu for additional information on this program.

Three years ago, thanks to the bad economy, I was forced to find new employment. I did, but it was just a job, something I knew I would not grow old at.

It was then that I began to seek out another career path rather than just hold a job. My wife mentioned the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator course at RACC, and I shrugged it off, thinking, “Yeah, that’s what I want to do for the rest of my life.”

My employment allowed me to be exposed to many different career fields, and I noticed that WWTP employees seemed very happy and content in their positions. My monthly visits to their facilities were always pleasant; the employees were very helpful and informative when I would inquire about the field. I then began to take a serious interest in becoming an operator and enrolled in the class at RACC.

That was a year ago, and I am proud to announce that thanks to the excellent training program at RACC I was successful in passing all five PA Dept. of

Environmental Protection exams to become a licensed operator the first time through! I cannot give enough praise to the instructors who taught the class.

All were informative, patient, engaging, intelligent, relaxing, and supportive. They were instrumental in assisting me in my studies to allow me to pass the exams. The book work, the field trips and the classroom instruction were very powerful tools in providing me with the knowledge to be successful in my endeavor to become a licensed operator.

Also thanks to my RACC experience and training, I have landed a job with the City of Reading as a Shift Supervisor-Administrator. I encourage anyone I meet in this industry that is looking for training for DEP certification to attend the classes at RACC. Thank you, RACC, for providing this educational opportunity. It feels wonderful to have found my career rather than just a job.

~Tom Slovik



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First Energy Power Systems Institute

ELECTRIC UTILITY TECHNOLOGY (EUT)

Associate Degree Program

What’s Your Goal?

If your goal is to start or improve your career in the electric utility field as an Electrical Line or Substation

Worker, then completion of RACC’s

Electric Utility Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is a great place to start.

We Help You Get There With . . .

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Lecture class sizes of 33 students or fewer

Engaging classroom experiences

Hands-on training

Learner-focused faculty by FirstEnergy and employment for graduates with FirstEnergy is not guaranteed.

Career Outlook

Electrical Line and Substation Workers are in high demand with an expected increase of 15% in employment in

Pennsylvania from 2012 to 2022 and

190 job openings every year in the state. Employees in this profession in

Pennsylvania typically have a starting salary near $47,000 and an average salary of $67,000 per year*.

What You Will Learn

• The OSHA safety guidelines for

• The operation of equipment

• The experience and knowledge

• the electric utility industry.

used in the maintenance and repair of electric utility systems.

needed for a Commercial Drivers

License (CDL).

The skills to work on above ground and underground circuits and de-energized and energized circuits.

• Complete and submit the RACC

Application for Admission.

• Take RACC placement tests in reading, writing and mathematics, which may increase the number of courses required if not placed into college-level English Composition or mathematics.

Want To Learn More?

Contact Ryan Uphold, Program

Advisor, at 610.372.4721, Ext. 5273

Course Completion Information

• Students must be accepted into

FirstEnergy’s Power Systems

Institute program and meet the following additional requirements in order to be considered for the program: Technical Evaluation,

Physical Capabilities Assessment,

Background Check, DOT Medical

Examiner’s Certificate, Potential

Drug Test, Two-Week Qualifying

School and an Interview.

• The number of students who can be accepted into FirstEnergy’s Power

Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

• Students will need to complete the RACC placement exams for reading, writing and mathematics to be considered RACC degreeseeking students.

Program Description

This program is offered in partnership with FirstEnergy. Students gain knowledge and skills in AC/DC electricity, electrical circuits, electrical control wiring, wiring systems, transformers, power generation and power distribution. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students also participate in handson training at a local FirstEnergy electric utility company training facility.

Enrollment in the program is restricted by a selection process conducted

Admission Requirements

• Be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a high school equivalency diploma

(GED ® ).

*onetonline.org

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CAREER TRAINING

Financial aid, scholarships and/or other financial help may be available for some classes! Please ask!

DENTAL ASSISTANT*

624.5 Hrs.

Start date: October 2016

$6,125

This full-time program will prepare individuals for employment in a dental office. Students will receive theory and practical applications regarding chair-side assisting.

Students will also learn basic laboratory procedures and prepare to take the state certification exam in radiology. In addition to classroom instruction, there is a 130-hour internship in a dental office.

PHLEBOTOMY

WITH EKG TRAINING*

444.5 Hrs.

Classes begin every 6 weeks and perform EKGs. The initial of intensive clinical training.

$6,050

This program prepares individuals to collect blood from adult patients component of training will consist of basic medical courses and a word processing course. The last six weeks of this program will include 210 hours

CNA, NURSE AIDE*

118 Hrs.


$1,390

This program prepares students for employment in a long-term care facility. During this course, the student will be presented with both theory and practical information regarding patient care. This course meets the requirements of the state of

Pennsylvania. Students completing the course will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania State Competency

Exam.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE

& BILLING SPECIALIST

639 Hrs.


$7,010

This program focuses on developing the administrative skills necessary to be a successful Medical Insurance and

Billing Specialist. This fast growing field offers employment opportunities in doctors’ offices, dental offices, insurance companies, hospitals, and home-based businesses. Three years of business or administrative experience is required for this course of study. Students complete a 150hour internship.

MEDICAL ASSISTING*

648.5 Hrs.


$ 7,070

This program prepares students to function in a variety of entrylevel capacities in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices. Students will develop skills in medical terminology, computerized medical office procedures and other front office duties. In addition, students will learn back office skills, including administering injections and immunizations, dispensing medications, drawing blood, and performing EKGs and CPR. Students complete a 150-hour internship.

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

654 Hrs.


$7,210

This program prepares individuals for employment as a receptionist in a medical office or other healthcare setting. Students will learn keyboarding skills and medical office procedures including: answering the telephone, scheduling patients, maintaining files, and directing visitors. Instruction will also prepare individuals for related clerical duties using medical terminology in hospitals, clinics or lab facilities.

Students complete a 150-hour internship.

For more information on our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed programs and other important information, please visit our website at www.racc.edu/HEA/pdf/14-15GE.pdf.

*Proof of personal medical insurance and a criminal background check are required.

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MEDICAL SECRETARY

657 Hrs.


$7,300

This program is designed to help students with basic clerical skills advance their skill set to work as a Medical Secretary. Completing this course will prepare the student for administrative duties such as transcription, patient scheduling and insurance and billing. Students complete a 150-hour internship.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT*

160 Hrs.

Start date: September 2016

$1,648

This program will provide the student with the basic, entry-level knowledge and skills necessary for pursuing a career in a veterinary hospital

Healthcare Programs as an assistant. This training is technically challenging. The program includes classroom and animal restraint competencies that must be successfully demonstrated prior to clinical placement for handson experience in local veterinary hospitals. Mastering medical terminology and basic technical veterinary skills are an integral part of the training.

Financial aid, scholarships and/or other financial help may be available for some classes! Please ask!

“I chose RACC because it offered a six-month career program that was close to home. Six months is a short amount of time to dedicate to bettering yourself and your career. While I was at RACC, I learned how to be a successful student. The staff at RACC helped me achieve my goals by setting high standards, answering all questions and working with me. My experience at RACC was pleasant and I would definitely do it all again.” ~Michelle Drumheller, Medical Secretary

Are you a Medical Assistant wishing to be certified?

Are you interested in preparing for and taking your CCMA certification exam?

Cost: $510 (includes a test prep guide, practice tests and a one-time NHA Test)

If you have been a practicing clinical medical assistant for 1 (one) year and/or have previously

taken RACC’s Medical Assisting Program, you are ready for the NHA certification test prep course.

This 15-hour classroom session will cover information in preparation for the NHA exam.

Benefits in obtaining a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification may include: more job opportunities, increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise.

The class will include a NHA test prep book and cover information on the following:

• Patient Care

• Communications

• Medical Law and Ethics

• Office Administration

• Medication Administration

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Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy and Specimen Handling

Infection Control

Medical Terminology

Classes will be held Monday evenings 9/12/16-10/10/16, 6:00-9:00 PM. Exam date: 10/27/16

*Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Reading Area Community College is now an NHA testing site for Medical Assistants!

Please call 610.372.4721, Ext. 5710 to schedule your course today!



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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT -

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

ZCPR-310-101 (1 day) $85

8:30 AM-1:00 PM S 9/3/2016

ZCPR-310-102 (1 day)

5:30-10:00 PM

$85

T 9/13/2016

ZCPR-310-103 (1 day) $85

8:30 AM-1:00 PM F 9/30/2016

ZCPR-310-104 (1 day) $85

8:30 AM-1:00 PM S 10/1/2016

ZCPR-310-105 (1 day) $85

5:30-10:00 PM Th 10/13/2016

ZCPR-310-106 (1 day) $85

8:30 AM-1:00 PM W 10/26/2016

ZCPR-310-107 (1 day) $85

8:30 AM-1:00 PM S 11/5/2016

ZCPR-310-108 (1 day)

5:30-10:00 PM

$85

T 11/8/2016

(More dates listed on web)

This American Heart Association course is designed to prepare a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to provide CPR, use of AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.

The course includes adult, child and infant rescue skills in both the outof-hospital and in-hospital settings.

*Includes pocket mask.

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT

ZCPR-204 $255

(Dates listed on web)

This course is designed to enhance skills in the treatment of adult cardiac arrest patients or other cardiopulmonary emergency patients.

For emergency, intensive care, critical healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING CENTER

BLS AND DISCIPLINE INSTRUCTOR

COURSE

ZCPR-302 (2 wks.) $325

(Dates listed on web)

An American Heart Association approved course designed to enable candidate to teach. The candidate will be able to teach a BLS course using the video and lesson maps that are part of the American Heart

Association curriculum. Must have a current BLS HCP card.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

RECERTIFICATION

- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

ZCPR-311-101 (1 day)

6:00-9:00 PM

$65

Th 9/8/2016

ZCPR-311-102 (1 day) $65

8:30-11:30 AM W 9/21/2016

ZCPR-311-103 (1 day)

8:30-11:30 AM

$65

S 9/24/2016

ZCPR-311-104 (1 day)

6:00-9:00 PM

$65

T 10/4/2016

ZCPR-311-105 (1 day) $65

8:30-11:30 AM M 10/17/2016

ZCPR-311-106 (1 day)

8:30-11:30 AM

$65

S 10/29/2016

(More dates listed on web)

This recertification course is for individuals who have a current CPR card about to expire or has expired in less than 30 days from date of course.

A copy of your current card is required.

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID

WITH CPR AND AED

ZCPR-314-304 (2 wks.)

8:30-12:30 AM S

$95

9/10 &

(More dates listed on web) 9/17/2016

This American Heart Association twoyear certificate course is designed to prepare the general public to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and learn skills to provide basic first aid. It will include adult, child and infant CPR, and the use of the AED. Intended audiences include lifeguards, child care workers, fire and security personnel, and other general lay rescuers.

In order to view our current schedule go to: www.racc.edu.

View courses & catalogs,

Health Care Program catalogs,

BLS HCP Professional

RACC will provide your group or business with CPR training and certification. Our certified instructors offer a variety of training options tailored to fit your needs. For details, please contact the training center at 610.607.6220 or email lmaugerkulp@racc.edu.

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AUTHORIZED TRAINING CENTER


ONLINE TRAINING

Reading Area Community College is pleased to provide online CPR training.

Follow these simple steps to a successful course completion:

1. Sign on to http://www.onlineAHA.org

2. Choose your course (fee varies by course)

3. Complete the online portion and print your certificate

4. Schedule a skills test

A skills session is the hands-on portion of an AHA online course. It is conducted in person after the student completes the online course. To schedule a skills session contact Lisa Mauger-Kulp at 610.607.6220 or email lmaugerkulp@racc.

edu

Payment of $50 must be paid prior to taking the skills test.

By Phone: Call 610.607.6235 or 610.607.6231 to register with VISA,

MasterCard or Discover.

In Person: RACC, Berks Hall Room 107, 10 South Second Street,

Monday and Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM;

Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Class Location: Reading Area Community College (RACC)

COMMAND SPANISH FOR NURSING

ZHEC-200-101 (8 contact hrs.) $225

8:00 AM-12:00 PM Saturdays, October 8 and 15, 2016

This course is a comprehensive treatment of the language used by all nursing staff working in a healthcare setting. The goal is to prepare non-Spanish speaking staff to use functional Spanish language skills to communicate professionally with Spanishspeaking patients and their families. It includes a student manual and audio CDs.

Reading Area Community College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the

PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s

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CONTINUED EDUCATION

This course offers a basic comprehensive program review of the anatomy and physiology of the venous system, vein identification, criteria for vein and device selection, equipment, complications, documentation, legal aspects, and guidelines for infection control.

Choose from the two course dates listed below:

ZHEC-700-101 (7 contact hrs.)

8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Monday, September 26, 2016

$195

ZHEC-700-102 (7 contact hrs.)

8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Monday, November 7, 2016

$195

IV VENIPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION

Learning Objectives : At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the three layers of venous

anatomy

• Identify the superficial veins used for

a peripheral venipuncture

• List the factors considered in vein

selection

• Describe preventative and treatment

measures for peripheral IV

complications

• Demonstrate the peripheral IV

procedure

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the

PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the

American Nurses Credentialing

Center’s Commission on

Accreditation.

Note: Due to the 1992 OSHA

Occupational Exposure and Blood

Borne Standards the practicum for this course will be performed on a model.

Target Audience: Registered or

Licensed Practical Nurses

Tuition: $195 (includes program materials, lunch not provided.)

Contact Hours: All participants will receive a certificate for 7 contact hours from Reading Area Community

College. Courses must be completed in entirety to receive certification of credits.

Presenter:

Diane Price, RN, BSN, CRNI

Diane received her diploma from the

Reading Hospital School of Nursing and her BSN from Pennsylvania

State University. She received her intravenous certification over 5 years ago. Diane lectures to graduate nurses and experienced nurses on a continued basis. Currently, she is employed as an intravenous nurse with 25 years experience.

Goal: Provide the professional nurse with the current knowledge in obtaining and maintaining peripheral venous access. Classroom competency will be obtained by completion of a test with a score of at least 80% and performance of a simulated peripheral IV insertion.

Your employer is responsible for validating your bedside competency in performing a peripheral IV insertion in accordance with the institution/ agency policies and procedures.

Completion of evaluation form must be performed at the end of course to receive certificate.

IV VENIPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

8:30 AM Registration

8:30 AM– 9:30 AM Anatomy and Physiology of the Venous System

9:30 AM–10:30 AM Techniques of IV Therapy

10:30 AM-10:45 AM Break

10:45 AM–11:15 AM IV Complications

11:15 AM–11:45 AM Legal Aspects

11:45 AM–12:30 PM Lunch

12:30 PM– 1:00 PM Infection Control Guidelines

1:00 PM– 2:00 PM Venipuncture Practicum

2:00 PM– 2:45 PM Test

2:45 PM– 3:00 PM Test Review

3:00 PM– 4:30 PM Supervised Venipuncture Practicum

There is no conflict of interest demonstrated in the presentation or planning of this course by presenter or planner.

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W.I.T.S. and RACC

present

PERSONAL TRAINER

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Tuesdays and Thursdays

September 27 - November 3, 2016

6:00-9:00 PM • Cost: $775

Free Orientation Session:

Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Schmidt Training and Technology Center, T214

Please RSVP to 610.372.4721, ext. 5710 or email mspeicher@racc.edu

Come join this fun profession and be part of what Fortune Magazine and ABCNEWS.com states as the 4th hottest job in the U.S. at a national average of $34 an hour. Employers like 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness and

Gold’s Gyms are just a few of the club groups that seek out our graduates. Whether a career move or for your own personal knowledge, get all the information that you’ll need to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

This challenging course is taught over an 6-week period for better retention and skill competency (15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of practical training). The National Exam is held on the 6th week and students who pass both exams are eligible for the 30-hour internship that is required for certification and networks many graduates right into their first job in the fitness field. The course prepares you for success with coverage of key topics including biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, and equipment usage and health assessment. World

Instructors Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. CPR/AED certification is required, and is

available through

RACC,

in order to receive the W.I.T.S. Personal Trainer Certification.

Purchase of textbook is required: Fitness Professional’s Handbook-6th Edition by Edward Howley, Dixie

Thompson, ISBN-13:9781450411172 or eBook ISBN: 13:9781450423946. Textbook can be ordered from the

RACC Bookstore.

Cost of text book: $95.75 (subject to change).

*W.I.T.S. is an approved CEU provider for the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board of

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education, and the international Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Council on

Education has recommended 3 undergraduate academic credits for this course.

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Literacy Programs


Information Center Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Fridays

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ABE/GED/ESL LITERACY PROGRAMS

The Literacy Programs Information

Center is located in Schuylkill

Hall 2nd floor and serves as an informational hub for those inquiring about RACC’s ABE/GED/ESL noncredit Literacy Programs. Whether you have questions about specific classes, registration and/or testing dates, contact the Literacy Programs

Information Center staff.

Literacy Programs Information Center

Contact Information:

610.372.4721, Ext. 5322

Be A Volunteer Tutor for


EARN A GED ®

To prepare a student for the General

Educational Development (GED ® ) test of high school equivalency, Reading Area Community

College offers preparation classes, free of charge, to adults in our community. These classes meet both days and evenings at different locations throughout the county. An annual graduation is held in late Spring. Tutors are available to help students achieve success in their classwork.

GED ® TEST

The GED ® test is administered at Reading

Area Community College through Pearson

Vue testing. Pennsylvania residents (adults 18 years and older, as well as 16- and 17-year-old participants meeting specific qualifications) are eligible to take the computerized exam.

All registrations, testing times, locations and payment with credit card are completed at the website gedtestingservice.com. Payment is required at the time of registration.

To earn a GED ® , candidates must demonstrate a specific level of competency in the following four content areas:

• Reasoning Through Language Arts

• Mathematical Reasoning

• Science

• Social Studies

Everyone who successfully meets the scoring requirements established by the state of

Pennsylvania will receive a High School

Equivalency Diploma from the Department of

Education. This diploma is accepted, by law, as a legitimate high school diploma by business, industry, colleges, and most branches of the armed services.

Note to previous test takers: If you have passed part of the GED® test between January 1, 2002 and

December 31, 2013, you may be eligible to receive credit for those sections. You will need to create an account at www.MyGED.com. One of the questions during registration asks, “Did you take any sections of the 2002 Series GED® test in Pennsylvania between

1/1/2002 and 12/31/13?” If you respond “yes,” the reply alerts you that the Pennsylvania Department of

Education will verify your prior test score(s) and notify you by email with the sections of the 2002 Series

GED® that you will be credited and not have to retake with the 2014 test.

GED ® TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

Individuals who have passed the GED Tests may fill out a GED ® transcript request form

(online or on paper). Completed forms should be mailed along with a money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There is a $3.00 fee per transcript.

Transcripts can be picked up at the GED ® office at the Pennsylvania Department of

Education, located at 333 Market Street, 12th

Floor, Harrisburg, PA.

With the $3.00 money order and a photo

ID, a transcript can be issued while you wait.

Duplicate diplomas are not issued.

Tutors are needed for adults taking

Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages

(ESL), and General Educational

Development (GED®) classes at

Reading Area Community College.

Let your free hours make a difference in someone’s life. Be a volunteer tutor!

Please send me further information about the items indicated: (print clearly) o Becoming a Volunteer Tutor for RACC’s Literacy Programs o GED® Test

NAME ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE __________________________________ ZIP CODE __________

PHONE ___________________________________________________________

MAIL TO:

Reading Area Community College, Community Education,

PO Box 1706, Mailbox #18, Reading, PA 19603

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WEDnetPA

Reading Area Community College is a partner with the Workforce & Economic

Development Network for Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA). WEDnetPA assists those employers who qualify with training for their employees through the Guaranteed

Free Training (GFT) Program. Companies that qualify receive up to $450 per employee for Essential Skills Training for eligible employees and up to $850 per employee for Advanced Technology Training.

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• Applied Mathematics & Measurement

• Business Operations

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Excel & Access

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• Manufacturing Fundamentals

• Workplace Health & Safety

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Database Development

E-Commerce

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SOLUTIONS

Website Design & Development

Computer Programming & Software Development

Network Administration & Technology Support

Applied Manufacturing Technology

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Registration

COLLEGE CREDITS FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE

Are you interested in learning more about how you can turn life experiences and professional knowledge into college credit? Prospective students can save time and money on earning their associate degree through our Prior Learning

Assessment program.

Students can earn credit through providing the College with documentation for nationally recognized exams and certificates, as well as request a credit by exam through the Assessment Office. Some prior learning credentials include:

• CLEP Exam

• College Board Advanced Placement Exam

• DANTES Exam

• Joint Services Official Military Transcript

• AMIST 1 and AMIST 2 Certification

• NIMS

• NOCTI Certification

• Career Technology Programs of Study

• Police Academy ACT120

• Professional portfolios

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Call the Welcome Center, 610.607.6224

• Read about Prior Learning Assessment at RACC’s website, http://www.racc.

edu/StudentLife/Services/Assessment/priorLearningAssessment.aspx

• Check out College Credit Fast Track , a new website and e-portfolio platform to help students get credit for prior learning experiences.

Accounting

Addictions Studies

Administrative Office Specialist

Advanced Manufacturing Integrated

Systems Technology (AMIST)

Art

Bookkeeping

Business Administration

Business Management

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

CNC Machine Operator

Communications

Computer Certifications

(CCENT, CCNA, A+, MCSA)

Computer Information Systems

Computer Technology

Creative Writing

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

WELCOME CENTER

The Welcome Center is located in Berks Hall and serves as an informational hub for those inquiring about RACC’s offerings. Whether you have questions about specific classes or programs, the placement test, or the college in general, the Welcome

Center staff will help you get what you need. Hours include Mondays,

Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 am-5 pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am-7:30 pm. You may also call the Welcome Center at 610.607.6224.

Programs of Study

Culinary Arts

Dental Assistant

Early Childhood Education Programs

Education - Elementary and Secondary

Electric Utility Technology

Electronic Health Records/Healthcare IT

Engineering

General Studies

Health Sciences

Information Technology

Liberal Arts

Machine Technician

Machine Tool Technology

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Medical Assisting

Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Receptionist

Medical Secretary

Medical/Dental Insurance & Billing Specialist

Nanoscience Technology

Nursing (RN, LPN)

Occupational Therapy Assistant*

Phlebotomy

Physical Therapist Assistant*

Psychology

Respiratory Care

Science

Secretarial Skills

Social Science

Social Work

Technology Studies

Veterinary Assistant

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Web Site Development

*Offered in cooperation with Lehigh Carbon

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Enroll immediately in the classes you want!

The online registration system saves you time and postage costs and is available at your convenience.

• Go to http://www.racc.edu/

CommunityEd/register.aspx

· Select the “ Register and Pay for Community Education

Classes” link in order to search for a class.

· EASY SEARCH: Select only the drop-down box next to “Topic

Code” to find the class for which you would like to register and click “Submit”.

· Select the course that you wish to register for and click the

“Submit” button.

· Enter your information and click

•

•

•

“Submit”

You will receive a printable confirmation when the transaction is complete.

.

Proceed through the next several registration screens entering the required information and submitting at end of each screen.

Verify your class and payment, then select REGISTER NOW and complete credit card information.

For questions about the registration process, call 610.607.6235.

CLASS LOCATIONS: Reading Area Community College (RACC)

If the College withdraws a course, your tuition will be refunded. Instructor substitutions may be made in emergencies and at the discretion of RACC. Written refund requests must be received one week before classes begin. No refunds will be issued after this date. Please allow 4–6 weeks for a refund. Students must be 18 years old to register for adult classes.

Registration

Remember to register early!

Classes begin as indicated in course schedules found in this brochure.

To register:

By Mail:

Visit www.racc.edu/Register.pdf and print out the Workforce and

Economic Development/

Community Education

Registration Form.

By Phone:

( Call 610.607.6235 or 610.607.6231 to register with VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

In Person:

At Berks Hall, Room 107, RACC,

10 South 2nd Street, Reading, PA.

Monday and Thursday 8:00 AM–

4:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday

8:00 AM–6:30 PM; Friday

8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

VISA, MasterCard or Discover registration accepted.

REGISTRATION FORM

(to be used for all Community Education programs)

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Date_________________ RACC ID #___________________

Name _____________________________________________________________________ SS # or Birthdate ______________________

Home Address ___________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _____ Zip ________

Home Phone ________________ Work Phone ________________ Email address ___________________________________________

Signature of Registrant ____________________________________

The following information will be used for the sole purpose of providing statistical data to the Federal government. This information will not be used for admission purposes.

Ethnicity: o Hispanic o Non-Hispanic/Non-Latino Race: o American Indian/Alaskan Native o Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander o White o Black/African-American o Asian

Section No _____________________________ Title _____________________________________________________________________

Section No _____________________________ Title _____________________________________________________________________

Section No _____________________________ Title _____________________________________________________________________

Read course descriptions carefully. Written refund requests must be received one week before classes begin. No refunds will be issued after this date. T

UITION MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

.

MAIL TO: Cashier's Office, Reading Area Community College, P.O. Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603

Amount Enclosed $____________ DO NOT SEND CASH. Make check payable to Reading Area Community College o VISA o MasterCard o Discover Card No ___________________________ Exp. Date __________ 3 Digit Code ______

Authorized Signature _____________________________________________________

This form may be duplicated for additional registrations.



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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Many organizations and businesses have limits on how, when, and where they can conduct

training. We work with business and industry to devise strategies that best meets a

company’s needs. All within a time frame and budget that supports its core mission.

Our staff works with company personnal to determine specific needs, including availability and competencies of employees, identifying and developing a curriculum and determining outcomes that will support the goals established by a company’s strategic plan.

Whether it is at the college facilities or through a hybrid approach such as combining

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We are ready to work for you!

Contact Allison Creveling 610.607.6208 or acreveling@racc.edu

“As a recipient of the training our employees received, we experienced many tangible benefits. Employees were able to have training in the areas of Quality, Continuous Improvement and Training Within Industry

(TWI) and immediately apply the learnings in the workplace. One of the intangible benefits was we had employees telling us, “I now feel more confident in doing my job.” Customized training is a key to our success and we were able to achieve a customer service level of 98.9%!”

~ Sharon Kay, Pepperidge Farm

“We have worked with RACC for many years to customize training programs for our Machine Operators,

Quality Techs and Engineering Techs. The team at RACC always helps us determine what courses are most applicable for our needs and the instructors at the Schmidt Training and Technology Center are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Because of these programs our employees have been able to increase their skills and advance their careers here at Alcon.”

~ Sara Galosi, Training and Development Specialist

Course Offerings - Reading Area Community College

Business Courses

Technical Courses

Healthcare Programs

• Business Courses

• Computers

• GED

• Healthcare Programs

• IT Certiﬁcations

• Online Courses & Certiﬁcates

• Technical Training

WELCOME TO READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ORKFORCE AND

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DUCATION

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Please visit our Welcome Center

in the Berks Hall lobby.

• Discover a new career path . . .

• Meet our friendly staff . . .

• Learn about our credit and certificate programs . . .

Monday, Thursday, Friday:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

610.607.6224 / www.racc.edu

Table of Contents

Business Courses ............................................... 3

Information Technology ..................................... 7

Computer Courses ............................................ 10

Technical Courses ............................................. 12

First Energy Power Systems Institute .............. 27

Healthcare Programs ........................................ 28

Literacy Programs .............................................. 34

Online Learning ................................................ 35

Credit Programs ................................................ 38

Registration Information .................................. 39

CAREER TRAINING

Train for a new career in 6 months!

BECOME A CERTIFIED AUCTIONEER!

EVENING MEDICAL INSURANCE AND BILLING CLASSES

SCORE WORKSHOPS AT RACC - FALL 2016

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

FOR THE NON-ACCOUNTANT

BUSINESS LAW FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS

THE RIGHT START TO USING SOCIAL MEDIA

MARKETING

INSIGHTS TO BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS

DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE

BUSINESS PLAN

EFFECTIVE MARKETING FOR YOUR

ECOMMERCE SITE

PC MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

Hands-on training!

Information Technology Lab Hours –

T, W and TH from 11:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.

Learn by doing!

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY® Hands-on training!

CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING

GET YOUR VIP PASS TO SUCCESS!

CCNA SECURITY

PC SKILLS

“The class paid for itself with just one tip

I learned the first week.”

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

Associate in Applied Science, Apprenticeship, and non-credit courses

Machine Tool Technology continued

Revised program. . .now offering flexible scheduling with online theory and hands-on lab using new equipment.

Call 610.372.4721, ext. 5716 for more information or to schedule a tour. All courses available individually.

MACHINE TOOL LEVEL 2

MACHINE TOOL LEVEL 1

Machine Tool Technology continued

MACHINE TOOL LEVEL 3

MACHINE TOOL LEVEL 4

Machine Tool Technology continued

TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM