Schedule of Current Programs
Summer & Fall 2021
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*COVID-19 Policy & Protocols*
All students attending physical courses at any MCCS campus or off-site location will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to course start.
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BLS Healthcare Provider CPR FLYER This course is for students entering any of the several healthcare professions (EMT, Nursing, CNA, Residential Care, etc.). The course covers one and two person adult CPR, child and infant CPR, obstructed airway maneuvers for the conscious and unconscious adult, child and infant, barrier devices and disease transmission and prevention, introduction to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), legal and ethical considerations, and special resuscitation situations. Students who have been certified in the past, and have let their certification lapse by more than 30 days will need to take this full class. |
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Solar PV for the Associate Candidate
Live on Fairfield Campus
Spring 2022
Tuesdays 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fee: $850
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This course is designed as a general introduction to Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology and will help students achieve a basic knowledge of the applications, design, installation and operation of solar PV systems. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and skills involved within the solar PV industry. The course content is consistent with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar PV Associate Learning Objectives. Percentage of time spent on course topics, and the weight placed on assessment questions match the learning priority levels established by NABCEP’s course and test specifications. Participants will receive OSHA Construction 1926 10 hour certificate as part of the course. |
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Heavy Equipment Operator Training-FULL
Generously Funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation
Live on Hinkley Campus
October 26 – December 4
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: Free for eligible applicants
In this training you will learn heavy equipment safety, identification of equipment and basic operational techniques. You’ll have the opportunity to use equipment simulators and live equipment to build your skills. This training is aligned to the NCCER Level 1 Heavy Equipment curriculum. Generously funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation. |
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Heat Pump Installer Training
Live on Alfond Campus
January 2022
Meets Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fee: $995
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This 40-hour course follows the Efficiency Maine approved curriculum to provide professionals with the basics of refrigerant cycle theory and explain how the cycle produces heating and cooling. Other topics covered in the course will be: basic electrical theory, control theory, mechanical operation of system components, and safe work practices involved in the installation of these units. Students will experience a hands-on lab component involving the installation and troubleshooting of these state-of-the-art mini-split heat pump systems. (EPA 608 required for heat pump installers). KVCC is an Efficiency Maine approved provider of Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Training. Students will need to come to class prepared with tools from the tool list linked above.
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EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate (Self-Study)
Live on Fairfield Campus
January 2022
8:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $195
The EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification for Small Appliances (Self Study) course at KVCC is designed to prepare technicians for the EPA 608 certification exam: 1) Core Certification (general knowledge of refrigerants), 2) Type 1 (repair and service of small appliances using refrigerant), Type 2 (high pressure refrigerant i.e. Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps, and/or Type 3 (Universal License) It is not intended to be formal refrigeration training course. Technicians who take this course should be familiar with basic vapor – compression refrigeration cycle and common service equipment and procedures. |
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Basic EMT Course
Fall Hybrid Course with Labs in Fairfield, Augusta or Rockland
Meets via zoom on Mondays 6:00pm – 7:00pm | BLS CPR Skills on August 14 on Fairfield Campus
Live labs with Schedule below:
February 2022 Dates TBD
Fee: $1,300
Course content addresses the management of airway and respiratory problems, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, techniques of oxygen therapy, bleeding control and treatment for shock, soft tissue injuries and fracture care, principles of spinal immobilization, fundamentals of triage and transportation of the sick and injured, and treatment modalities for a range of medical, obstetrical, pediatric, environmental and behavioral emergencies. This course offers an introduction to patient assessment skills and includes training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators as required for licensure at the EMT level in the State of Maine. This course is a prerequisite to entry into the advanced levels of EMS education.
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National Electrical Code 15hr Update
Online
October 4 – December 3 Fee: $150
If you are working in the Electrical field and are looking for the current code update, this course is for you. This course meets the requirements for the state of Maine code update required as the NEC code changes. In this online version of the course students will have 60 days from the start date to complete the NEC update material.
Students will need to purchase the following books for this online course: Required ISBN – 978-1-4559-2297-0 Codebook for 2020 Suggested ISBN – 978-1-890659-84-4 Analysis of Changes NEC 2020 |
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3D Printing Series
Live on Fairfield Campus
Saturdays
8:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $1149 with 3D Printer, Apple IPad & Apple Pencil; $400 for workshops only
This course combines our 3D Printing Hardware, 3D Printing Software, and Advanced 3D Printing courses listed below into one 3 CEU course at reduced cost compared to each course individually.
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3D Printing Hardware
Live on Fairfield Campus
October 16 & 23, 2021
8:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $499
In this course you will learn how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot your 3D printer. At the beginning of class, you will open the box of your new 3D printer and within 30 minutes you will be printing your first model. This course looks to maximizing your experience with the 3D printer that you will take home with you at the end of the first workshop. This course is equivalent to 1 CEU.
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3D Printing Software
Live on Fairfield Campus
November 13 & 20, 2021
8:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $150 for workshop only, $525 for workshop with IPad & Apple Pencil| 1 CEU’s
Want to create your own models for 3D printing? This course will teach you the basics of designing with 3D printing in mind. Methods will include parametric design, sculpting, and scanning. We will survey a variety of free design programs, including Forger, Meshmixer, Tinkercad, and Shapr3D. This course is equivalent to 1 CEU.
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Advanced 3D Printing
Live on Fairfield Campus
December 11 & 18, 2021
8:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $150 for workshop only, $525 for workshop with IPad & Apple Pencil| 1 CEU’s
This course will cover advanced techniques in 3D printing and design. Topics will include printing on fabric, use of specialty filaments (color changing, flexible, wood fiber, glow in the dark), and finishing techniques. In addition to the software used in Design for 3D Printing you will be introduced to additional free design programs, including Fusion360 and OpenSCAD. This course is equivalent to 1 CEU.
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Welding I, II or III
Live on Fairfield Campus
October 12 – November 16
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $699 per course
Welding I will introduce students to the basics of welding. This foundation course will focus on safety and principles of welding. Students will use the SMAW welding process (stick welding) and will learn to make minor repairs and start your own projects. Welding II is more advanced and will build on the SMAW welding process and also learn FCAW and cutting with Oxy-Acetylene torches. Successful students will be ready to take one AWS Certification Test at the EMCC Test Center. Welding III is the most advanced level of welding training. You will continue to build skills learned in welding I and II and will introduce the tig process, opportunities of push/pull aluminum and potential of specialized training at the request of the student. Successful students will be ready for additional AWS Certification Tests. |
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High Pressure Boiler
Online
January 2022
Meets Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $625
This is a 45-hour course which provides participants with the knowledge and techniques to operate a boiler steam generating plant in a safe and efficient manner. Basics of boiler design and control are emphasized as well as the importance of feed water treatment. Topics include day-to-day operations, steam turbine control, power generation, and environmental control parameters to meet emission requirements. The safe handling and combustion of natural gas, fuel oil, coal and wood fuel is covered. This course will also place emphasis on code requirements. The course offers a practical approach to power plant operation and is designed to prepare the student for the Maine licensing exam. This course will give the student 450 hours towards the 900 hours need to sit for the Maine Licensing Exam. An additional 450 hours in the field is required in order to sit for this exam. This class will also be beneficial for individuals preparing for their 4th or 3rd class engineers license. |
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Sustainable Landscaping & Garden Management
Hybrid Training with Live Training Labs at Native Gardens of Blue Hill (NGBH) Campus
Fee: Free Training Generously Funded by the Maine Quality Centers
Skilled landscape and garden workers are in high demand. This certificate program offered in partnership with Native Gardens of Blue Hill (NGBH) will prepare participants for employment with nursery and landscaping businesses and introduce trainees to industry employers seeking new hires. The training will address topics such as work readiness, garden maintenance and planning, choosing the right plant, and understanding soil and water, with a focus on land stewardship. Hands-on labs will occur at the NGBH site. Upon completion, participants will also be equipped to pursue work independently as gardeners. Training is for Maine residents 18 and older with a High School diploma or equivalency and who are unemployed, underemployed, or have been displaced as a result of COVID-19.
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Welding D1.5 Bridge
In partnership with Reed & Reed, Inc.
Live on Fairfield Campus
Postponed to Spring 2021
Fee: Free for eligible applicants
Trainees who complete the welding course successfully will have a better |
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Forensic Phlebotomy for Qualified Law Enforcement Officers
January 2022
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The Maine Forensic Phlebotomy Program is a State of Maine, Bureau of Highway Safety approved training designed to assist qualified law enforcement officers in the procedures of venipuncture for investigative purposes. Law enforcement officers will learn the ethical and legal aspects of phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology and safety precautions. Satisfactory completion of 80 successful blood draws will be required in a clinical setting. Potential Clinical sites available include sites in Augusta, Bangor and Waterville. To qualify for Acceptance into the Forensic Phlebotomy Program Officers must meet the following requirements: :
Note that letter of support, completed registration and completed immunization form MUST be submitted before payment is accepted and you are registered into the Forensic Phlebotomy program. Lab results and prior immunizations are NOT accepted as substitutes for the immunization form; applicants must return a completed immunization form signed off by a healthcare provided with either a recent two step TB skin test or T-Spot (within a year of clinical start). Completed materials can be sent to Melissa Mitchell at mmitchell@kvcc.me.edu or faxed to 207-453-5108 |
