Transcript GACTC COURSES - Altoona Area Junior High School, Altoona PA

Welcome, students!
You’ve seen the video.
Now, let’s look at some
more information about
each class…
GACTC COURSES
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Auto Technology
Auto/Diesel Technology
Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry
Carpentry/Construction
Collision Repair & Refinishing Tech.
Visual Arts Technologies
Computer Programming/Oracle Acad.
Computer Technology/Cisco
Academy
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant
Digital Printing Technologies
Drafting/Design Technology
Electrical Trades
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Electronics Technology
Emergency Services
Health Occupations
Heating, Vent., Air Cond. &
Plumbing
Interior Decorating & Finishing
Logistics & Materials Management
Masonry
Multimedia And Web Design
Outdoor Power Equipment Tech.
Precision Machining
Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Welding Technology
So many classes…
How do I know if I should apply to
GACTC or which class would be best for
me?
Ask yourself some
questions…
 Am I interested in working
with cars?
 Do I like to figure out how
things work?
 Think about a career in the
automotive fields…
Auto Technology
 Check vehicles for damage or malfunctions
 Use equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression
gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices
 Review work orders and discuss with supervisors
 Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined,
including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake
and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially
troublesome areas
Auto/Diesel Technology
 Similar to Auto Tech, but diesel engines
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Ambulances, garbage trucks, fire engines
Passenger cars
Light and heavy duty trucks
Vans
Outdoor Power Equipment
Tech.
Similar to both Auto Technology classes, but the
focus is on small engines
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Lawnmowers
String trimmers
Motorcycles
ATV’s
Collision Repair & Refinishing
Tech.
 Removal of dents and cuts in sheet metal
 Methods of refinishing
 Types of finishes
 Replacement of parts
 Repair and replacement of suspension parts
 Repair and installation of electrical and mechanical
controls related to windows, doors, and air conditioning
What if I really like
computers?
Computer Programming
/Oracle Internet Academy
In this course the students will be introduced
to many computer concepts including the
following:
Flowcharting
Structured Programming
Programming for the Internet
Programming languages: COBOL, RPG
SQL, and JAVA
Computer Technology/Cisco
Academy
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or
engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after
construction
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state
equipment
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate computer
performance
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical
instruments or testing equipment
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related
problems
Drafting/Design Technology
The course is intended to give the student an opportunity
to develop essential skills using both the drawing board
and the computer in engineering graphics; in basic
architectural drawing; in the application of mathematical
tools for problem solving; and in the development of
attitudes and work habits relative to the standards of the
technician.
***Strength in math, experience with computers, and ability
to work well in teams/groups is necessary
Multimedia and Web Design
Digital Media Production
Use the latest digital tools to shoot, edit, refine sound, and
develop special effects.
Video Production
Explore lighting, audio for video, television studio production,
linear and non-linear editing. Students will create a portfolio that
will demonstrate individual talent in the form of a video from
concept to final, edited composition.
Photography
This program emphasizes both the artistry and technical
requirements of this highly creative field. Students will learn how
to capture images using unique perspectives. Students will also
be taught composition, lighting, darkroom processes, and digital
imaging.
What if I like to work
with my hands and build
stuff?
Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry
This program is designed to prepare students for entry
level positions in the cabinetmaking field or entry level
positions as Finish Carpenters.
Learning includes:
 Safety, set-up and operation of stationary power tools
 Sketching and shop-drawing reading
 Cabinet layout/design
 Kitchen installation
 Trim, molding, door installation
Carpentry/Construction
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This program is designed to prepare students for entrylevel positions as carpenters building residential homes
and commercial/industrial buildings.
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In this program, training covers the use of both hand
and power tools. Some of the elements of the course
are as follows: trade math, blueprint reading and
sketching, layout foundations, rough framing, finishing
(interior and exterior), and roof framing. Estimating,
purchasing, and time management procedures are also
included.
Masonry
work with stone, brick, concrete, concrete
blocks, artificial stone, and related materials
 construct walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys,
foundations, etc.
 read blueprints and must have a knowledge of
mathematics in order to be able to prepare job
estimates
 have average or above average strength and
stamina, as work may require lifting heavy units
of material repeatedly for extended periods of
time
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What if I’m kind of good
at drawing and I really
like art?
Visual Arts Technologies
The Visual Arts Technologies program is
for those serious about developing their
art talents into marketable art skills.
Students develop skills in:
» Drawing
» Painting
» Illustration
» Lettering
» Graphic design
» Pre-Press and desktop publishing
I think I’d be good at
styling hair, putting
make-up on others…
Cosmetology
The student will learn the care of the hair, skin, and
fingernails.
Hands-on skill work will include hair styling,
permanent waving, hair cutting, highlighting or hair
tinting, hair setting, scalp treatments, removal of
superfluous hair, thermal waving and curling, chemical
hair relaxing, skin care and make-up.
Manicuring will include basic manicures, French tips,
nail art, sculptured nails, acrylic overlays, and nail
tips.
I think cooking is so cool!
Culinary Arts
 The restaurant industry is the nation’s largest
employer outside of government, employing 12.8
billion last year.
 This field offers a variety of careers in food
preparation and services in hotels, cafeterias,
restaurants, and hospitals
 Instruction is given in the preparation of menus,
purchasing of food supplies, and the cooking and
serving of quantities of food.
I kind of think I’d like to be
a dentist…
Dental Assistant
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Instructional units in this course include dental
terminology, dental anatomy, instrumentology, x-ray
development, and model making
Students keep dental records, perform clerical and
bookkeeping duties, and assist the dentist with
preparations.
I like working with computers, but not
the programming, sit in front of one all
day-type job…
Digital Printing Technologies
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Design
Typesetting
Desktop publishing
Camera & darkroom operations
Press and post-press operations
Much of the learning takes place through actual
production of printed jobs.
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find electricity
and electronic
gadgets to
be…well…
ELECTRIFYING!!!
Electrical Trades
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The course is designed to train
students to enter the field of
residential, commercial, and
industrial wiring and maintenance.
Electricians install electric wiring,
switches, lighting fixtures, and
other types of equipment.
The electrician also learns about
state and local codes, and is able to
work from blueprints.
Electronics Technology
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Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic
drawings, and engineering instructions for
assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of
electronic theory and component
Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic
components according to engineering instructions,
technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics,
using hand and power tools
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions,
working with manufacturers and field
representatives as necessary to procure replacement
parts
Provide customer support and education, working
with users to identify needs, determine sources of
problems and to provide information on product use
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know that I
want to help
others…
Emergency Services
 Emergency
medical services include
rescue, first Responder and CPR
training.
 The fire fighting component includes
fire fighting techniques, handling
hazardous materials, and fire
investigation.
 Students need to be in good physical
condition to complete the course.
Health Occupations
This program offers hands-on instruction of basic nurse aide
and medical assisting skills. Students receive instruction in
procedures involved in examination, care of and treatment of
patients.
 This includes, but is not limited to bathing patients,
providing mouth care, feeding the dependent patient,
transferring and positioning patients, bed making, hand
washing and gloving, and measurement of a patient’s height,
weight and vital signs,
 This course also offers basic emergency care and certification
in CPR and use of the AED.
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I know I want to
work with my
hands, but not
carpentry…
I’m good at figuring
out problems, and
like to fix things…
Heating, Vent., Air cond. &
Plumbing
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installation, maintenance, and repair of all
types of heating, air conditioning, and
refrigeration equipment, soil and waste
sanitation, venting, gas and air lines,
installation of plumbing fixtures
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making soil pipe joints, joint wiping,
soldering, threading, welding and brazing
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installation of plastic pipe and glass pipe
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I think I want to be
a professional
decorator or
designer…
Interior Decorating & Finishing
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Accessible design for the disabled
Accessory planning & blueprint reading
Building model rooms to scale
Client consultation & color coordinating
Designing & fabricating window treatments
Electrical Schematics & floor/space planning
Furniture style identification & arrangement
Kitchen/bath planning
►I
like to be busy, and
wouldn’t like to sit still for
very long…
► I also think it would be cool
to learn to drive the
equipment that people use to
move things in
stores/warehouse around…
Logistics & Materials
Management
► purchasing
procedures
► storage methods & computerized inventory
► use of material handling equipment
► shipping, receiving and stock handling
► human relations, job interview skills
► merchandising math, entrepreneurship
I kind of like
woodworking, but
would rather work
with metals…
Precision Machining
 This course consist of precision measuring,
machining tool operating, blueprint reading,
metal characteristics, electric discharge
machinery, computer programming, and
advanced mathematics.
 In addition to these skills, students may earn
credentials through N.I.M.S (National Institute
for Metalworking Skills) based upon national
machining standards.
 FREE TOOLS!
Welding Technology
 Welding is a method of joining materials by applying heat,
pressure, or both with or without filler metal, to produce a
permanent fusion.
 Welding processes: MIG, TIG, robotic welding, plasma
welding, electric and oxy-acetylene, as well as the cutting
of metals
 These five basic areas cover about 95% of the field in
welding. The other 5% is comprised of highly specialized
types for which additional training is required.
 Blueprint reading is also an integral part of the program.
I would love to work in a
store/have my own
business
I’m really good at talking!
Retail
Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship is a program for
upbeat, outgoing, career-minded people.
Learn sales, distribution, and marketing operations.
Marketing education teaches selling, promotion,
product/service management, distribution and marketing
information management.
Technical knowledge of products and/or services marketed,
communications, economics, technological and computer
skills, are emphasized
Good “people skills” needed
GACTC Open House
Thursday, December 6th 5:00-8:00pm
See for yourself what the classrooms look like
Visit as many classes as you want
Ask questions when you go
Only happens once each year
Getting more information can really help you decide
what’s best for you
 See your counselor with any questions
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