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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION TRADES

OBTAINING A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT IN THE MID SHORE AREA
For homeowners, contractors and investors – this session provides the basic information, convenient links to forms, and procedures to successfully obtain a building permit for new homes, additions, and renovations in Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties, in addition to examining the roles of incorporated towns and Home Owner’s Associations. The intent of this course is to provide guidelines and suggestions; local permitting offices make all final decisions.
Total Cost: $50

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 754 9A	1	03/30/23	Th	6-9pm	T-124

CORE TRAINING FOR SKILLED TRADES
This course is for students beginning in the construction trades but unsure of where to start. Topics include safety, blueprint reading, tools usage, hands-on projects in the trades (carpentry, welding, electrical, HVAC), and materials handling. Purchase textbook prior to class.
Total Cost: $675 (Tuition: $100 Course Fee: $575)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 930 9A	20	03/20/23-4/19/23	M/Wed	6-9pm	T-105

DRAFTING & DESIGN PROGRAM
This certificate program prepares students for employment as entry-level drafters in architectural and engineering professions or for further study in the field. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to interpret and create technical drawings using various types of CAD software, understand and demonstrate the use of industry standards, perform estimates and scheduling for various types of projects, and much more.
For additional information, contact a College Admissions Officer at admissions@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, or the Skilled Trades Department at SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400 x2360.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Electricians install electrical systems in structures; they install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures; and they follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code® and state and local codes. To prepare learners for a career in the electrical field, students utilize the NCCER Electrical Program, a comprehensive four-level electrical curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for registered apprenticeships. Each level is divided into two consecutive classes (Part 1 and Part 2). Instruction consists of both classroom (theory) and lab (hands-on) training throughout the program.

PREREQUISITES: at least 16 years of age, College Placement Test for Arithmetic, Core Training for Skilled Trades (CEI 930). (Core may be waived by permission of the Program Director or Coordinator if you have qualifying work experience in the trade.) Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu for additional information.

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 1 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 electrical curriculum. Topics include: electrical circuits, electrical safety and hazards, electrical power equations, electromotive force, series parallel and resist circuits. No class 11/23/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 347 9A	24	9/21/22-12/14/22	M/W	6-9pm	T132/T122A

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 1 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the second course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 electrical curriculum. Topics include: electrical circuits, electrical safety and hazards, electrical power equations, electromotive force, series parallel and resist circuits. No class 01/16/23, 03/13/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 348 9A	24	01/02/23-3/29/23	M/W	6-9pm	T132/T122A

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 2 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 2 electrical curriculum. Topics include: forces that are characteristic of alternating-current systems, AC and DC motors, conduit bending, select and size pull boxes, junction boxes and handholds. No class 11/24/22, 12/20-12/29/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 349 9A	24	11/17/22-02/23/23	T/Th	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122A

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 2 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 2 electrical curriculum. Topics include: forces that are characteristic of alternating-current systems, AC and DC motors, conduit bending, select and size pull boxes, junction boxes and handholds. No class 03/14/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 350 9A	24	02/28/23-5/23/23	T/Th	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122A

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 3 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 3 curriculum. Topics will include: load calculations - branch circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical application of lighting and hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection. No class 11/23/22, 12/19-12/28/22, 1/16/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 351 9A	24	11/16/22-02/27/23	M/W	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122B

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 3 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 3 curriculum. Topics will include: load calculations - branch circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical application of lighting and hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection. No class 03/13/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 352 9A	24	03/1/23-05/24/23	M/W	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122B

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 4 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first of two courses in Level 4 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Electrical Curriculum. Topics include load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, and advanced controls. No class 11/23/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 353 9A	26	09/14/22-12/14/22	M/W	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122B

ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 4 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the first of two courses in Level 4 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Electrical Curriculum. Topics include load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, and advanced controls. No class 03/13/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 354 9A	26	01/23/23-04/24/23	M/W	5:30-8:30pm	T131/T122B

HVAC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) technicians install, service, and repair a vast array of systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. To prepare learners for a career in the HVAC field, students utilize the NCCER Electrical Program, a comprehensive four-level HVAC curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for registered apprenticeships. Each level is divided into two consecutive classes (Part 1 and Part 2). Instruction consists of both classroom (theory) and lab (hands-on) training throughout the program.

HVAC LEVEL 1 – PART 1
This course is the first of two parts in Level 1 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for HVAC/R students. Students will be introduced to career opportunities in the HVAC/R field, tools of the trade, and trade mathematics. Other topics include copper and plastic piping practices, soldering and brazing, and ferrous metal piping practices. No class 11/24/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 330 9A	24	09/22/22-12/15/22	T/Th	6-9pm	T124/T101

HVAC LEVEL 1 – PART 2
This course is the second of two parts in Level 1 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for HVAC/R students. Students will be introduced to career opportunities in the HVAC/R field, tools of the trade, and trade mathematics. Other topics include copper and plastic piping practices, soldering and brazing, and ferrous metal piping practices. No class 03/14/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 331 9A	24	01/24/23-04/18/23	T/Th	6-9pm	T124/T101

HVAC LEVEL 2 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first part of two courses in Level 2 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include altering current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak detection, evacuation recovery and charging, metering devices, and heat pumps. No class 11/23/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 332 9A	26	09/14/22-12/14/222	M/W	6-9pm	T104/T101

HVAC LEVEL 2 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the second part of two courses in Level 2 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include altering current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak detection, evacuation recovery and charging, metering devices, and heat pumps. No class 03/13/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 333 9A	26	01/23/23-04/24/23	M/W	6-9pm	T104/T101

HVAC LEVEL 3 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first part of two courses in Level 3 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include hardware, fasteners and wiring terminations, as well as troubleshooting various heating and cooling systems. No class 11/23/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 334 9A	26	09/14/22-12/14/22	M/W	6-9pm	T104/T101

HVAC LEVEL 3 – PART 2
This continuing education course is the second part of two courses in Level 3 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include hardware, fasteners and wiring terminations, as well as troubleshooting various heating and cooling systems. No class 03/13/23..
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 335 9A	26	01/23/23-04/24/23	M/W	6-9pm	T104/T101

HVAC LEVEL 4 – PART 1
This continuing education course represents the first portion of Year 4 for registered apprenticeship in the HVAC trade. The related technical instruction for Year 4 gives students the required course work in the following topics: water treatment, air quality, energy conservation, building management systems, air balancing, and system startup/shutdown. No class 11/24/22.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 336 9A	26	09/20-12/15/22	T/Th	6-9pm	T104/T101

HVAC LEVEL 4 – PART 2
This continuing education course represents the second portion of Year 4 for registered apprenticeship in the HVAC trade. The related technical instruction for Year 4 gives students the required course work in the following topics: construction drawings, heating and cooling system design, commercial and industrial refrigeration, alternative heating and cooling systems, and work crew leadership. No class 03/14/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 337 9A	26	1/24/23-04/25/23	T/Th	6-9pm	T104/T101

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

LICENSURE PREP FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS (MHIC)
This course is designed for those who would like to sit for the Maryland Home Improvement Contractor/Subcontractor licensing exam. Instruction will focus on the terms and concepts relative to the home improvement contractor’s licensing exam. The National Assessment Institute’s Maryland Home Improvement Reference Manual is the textbook for this course.
Course fee: $155 (Tuition: In-county $75, Out-of-county $80, Out-of-state $85)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEO 325 9B	3	04/08-04/22/23	S	8am-4pm	CAMB 117

Chesapeake College is an InterNACHI® Training Partner. InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only accredited home inspector college that provides free memberships to our students.

BASIC POOL & SPA OPERATIONS
This course offers instruction for the completion of the Maryland Pool Operators license. Upon completion, students will become certified and eligible for a State Pool & Spa Operator’s license. The course materials include the role of the operator, legal aspects of opening a pool/spa facility, water chemistry, sanitation, safety, maintenance of plant equipment, and spa operations. Deadline to register is one week prior to start of class. Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu

Course fee: $250 (Tuition: $45)

Section	Dates	Format
CEU 167 XOC	04/17-04/27/23	Online, Asynchronous
CEU 167 9XOD	05/08-05/18/23	Online, Asynchronous
CEU 167 9XOE	06/12-06/22/23	Online, Asynchronous

POOL OPERATOR'S RECERTIFICATION
This course is designed for swimming pool owners, operators, lifeguards, and managers that need their certification renewed. Instruction will focus on updating the procedures of operating a swimming facility as required by both the State of Maryland and county agencies for operators of public swimming facilities. Topics include water testing, filtration, circulation, operation and maintenance of equipment, disinfectants, and safety. PROOF OF CURRENT OR PREVIOUS (WITHIN SIX MONTHS) CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE COURSE. Deadline to register is one week prior to start of class. Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu

Course Fee: $175 (Tuition: $30)

Section	Dates	Days	Format
CEU 168 XOC	04/27/23	Th	Online, Asynchronous
CEU 168 XOD	05/18/23	Th	Online, Asynchronous
CEU 168 XOE	06/22/23	Th	Online, Asynchronous

WELDING AND FABRICATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

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This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as certified entry-level welder/fabricators. Students can choose from the following two specialization tracks:

MIG & TIG Certificate: Provides students with specialized instruction in GMAW, GTAW, and metal fabrication. Designed for students interested in career pathways involving structural and decorative metal fabrication in shop-settings using carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Stick & Flux-cored Certificate: Provides students with specialized instruction in SMAW, FCAW, and metal fabrication. Designed for students interested in pursuing career pathways in construction of steel structures, shipbuilding, pipeline/utilities construction, industrial fabrication and repair.

For additional information contact a College’s Admissions Officer at admissions@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, or the Skilled Trades Department at SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400 x2360.

FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING
This course is designed to provide introductory knowledge and skills for an entry-level welder. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification of suitable metals, electrodes and wires, performing various welding techniques, basic welding symbols and codes, welding inspection methods, and groove and fillet welds on carbon steel. Course provides an overview of oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. No class 09/05/22, 11/23/22.
Course fee: $805 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
COL 066 9D	16	6/21/2023 - 8/14/2023	M/W	6:00-9:30pm	MTC101

METAL FABRICATION I
This continuing education course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic metal fabrication in a welding shop. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification and application of types of metal and joints, fabrication processes, practical job-based math applications, and use of welding symbols and detail drawings. No class 11/23/22.
Course fee: $805 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
COL 068 9B1	32	1/26/2023 - 5/16/2023	T/Th	3:40-5:20pm	MTC101

WELDING CERTIFICATION PRACTICE AND TESTING
This continuing education class will provide welders with mid-level experience the opportunity to attend instructor-guided labs. Students will be given four hours of hands-on practice time and two hours of test time to produce a welded test piece that will be submitted for evaluation and potential acceptance for the American Welding Society designation of Advanced Welder.
Course fee: $428 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 317 9B	1	08/10/23	W	8:00am-2:00pm	MTC101/102

WELDING AS A CREATIVE MEDIUM
This continuing education course is designed for students to explore the processes associate with using welding and metal fabrication as a creative medium. Learn the basics of GMAW (MIG) welding and Plasma Arc Cutting processes. Explore techniques for forming and shaping metal using basic shop tools. Learn finishing and patination techniques. Understand the history and precedent of using various metals in Creative processes.
Course fee: $375

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 319 9A	7	03/29-05/10/23	W	6:00pm-8:30pm	MTC101/102

WORK READY WELDING

This program is designed to provide knowledge of the Fundamentals of Welding, cutting processes, Fabrication processes and Essential Skills for Workplace Excellence. At the end of the program, students will be prepared for and given an industry-recognized welding certification test (American Welding Society Code D1.1 – carbon steel plate test). Textbook required, contact the college bookstore. Students will register for all sections in the course at one time (Work Ready Welding Part I, Part II, Part III).
Course fee: $2,799 (Tuition: In-county $200, Out-of-county $205, Out-of-state $210) Includes Work Ready Welding Part I, Part II and Part III

WORK READY WELDING PART I
This continuing education course is designed to provide introductory knowledge and skills for an entry-level welder. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification of suitable metals, electrodes and wires, performing various welding techniques, basic welding symbols and codes, welding inspection methods, and groove and fillet welds on carbon steel. The course provides an overview of oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. Additional workplace relevant topics will include realities and expectations in today’s workplace, dependability, maximizing your time in the workplace, strategies to focus on top priorities, and how to stay engaged, productive, and avoid procrastination.

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 313 9B	11	05/24-06/15/23	T/W/Th	9am-2pm	MTC101/102

WORK READY WELDING PART II
This continuing education course is designed to develop the student’s skills in oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), gas tungsten arc (GTAW) and welding processes. Students will also establish a deeper understanding of drawing and welding symbol interpretation. Additional workplace relevant topics will include how to improve verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace, the importance of active listening, tips for effective greetings and introductions, how to identify, adjust and improve problem outcomes, practical ways to cultivate reasoning, and a mindset that leads to success. No class 7/4/2023.

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 314 9B	11	06/20-07/13/23	T/W/Th	9am-2pm	MTC101/102

WORK READY WELDING PART III
This continuing education course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic metal fabrication in a welding shop. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification and application of types of metal and joints, fabrication processes, practical job-based math applications, and use of welding symbols and detail drawings. Additional workplace relevant topics will include strategies for succeeding in a changing environment, improving personal adaptability, managing stress and navigating success in the changing workplace, and how to maintain life/work balance for personal, career, and company health.

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 315 9A	11	07/18-08/09/23	T/W/Th	9am-2pm	MTC101/102