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	Basic Cleaning Techniques for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,671.75 (1 section available)
	Students enrolled in this one hundred fifty hour course for persons needing learning supports will develop the skills needed to find, secure and maintain employment in the area of cleaning services. This course will provide training in general cleaning, restroom care, window and wall washing and basic floor care. Some outdoor maintenance skills will be explored and developed.

	Basic Indoor Bldg Maintenance and Safety for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,870.50 (1 section available)
	In this one hundred fifty hour course for persons needing learning supports, each student will develop the skills needed to find, secure and maintain employment in the area of the indoor/outdoor building maintenance industry. This course will provide instruction in performing and understanding proper work skill(s), work skill organization, work safety, following proper rules and regulations, work habits, performance of simple cleaning, bathroom sanitation, floor care techniques, and wall and window washing of total room/area cleaning. Students will display appropriate work behaviors using the learned and defined skills.

	Employment Skills 1 for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,783.50 (1 section available)
	This forty-five hour course is designed for persons needing learning supports and includes development and refinement of skills necessary to seek, gain, and maintain employment in the food service industry. Instructional areas include application completion, resume writing, proper work ethics, professional mannerism, appropriate grooming and personal hygiene.

	Employment Skills 1 for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,671.75 (1 section available)
	Students enrolled in this forty five hour course for persons needing learning supports will develop the skills needed to find and maintain gainful employment. Included is information for job applications, job search methods, interview techniques, payroll calculations, and developing a resume.

	Employment Skills for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,870.50 (1 section available)
	In this forty-five hour course for persons needing learning supports, each student progresses through a series of employment lessons for obtaining and maintaining a job in the indoor/outdoor building maintenance industry. Communication, student assets and strengths are identified and worker rights and responsibilities are discussed. In addition, students will collect data necessary for the development and designing of a resume, elements of a job application and interview skills. Practicum and employment sites are identified.

	Food Service Skills 1 For Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,783.50 (1 section available)
	This one hundred fifty-hour course is designed for persons needing learning supports and includes the development of skills for the preparation of menu items including but not limited to sandwiches, salads, desserts, and the proper serving of these items.

	Fundamentals of Safety/Sanitation for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,671.75 (1 section available)
	Students enrolled in this seventy five hour course for persons needing learning supports will develop the skills needed to find and maintain gainful employment. This course will include information on safety rules specific to each job. Students will understand and demonstrate correct procedures for fires and emergencies and be made aware of potential hazards and how to respond in an emergency. Information on OSHA and the "PA Right to Know Law" will be provided.

	Into to Outdoor Maintenance for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,870.50 (1 section available)
	This 75-hour course is for persons needing learning supports and includes an understanding of landscaping and grounds maintenance procedures used in the workplace. Occupational safety potential hazards and various materials used in the industry are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on endurance, work attitude and workplace safety. Students will address, discuss and implement new and updated industry concepts in regard to sustainability and "going green". Students will display appropriate work behaviors using the learned and defined skills.

	Intro to Cleaning Services for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,671.75 (1 section available)
	Students enrolled in this seventy five hour course for persons needing learning supports will develop the skills needed to find, secure and maintain employment in the area of environmental/janitorial services. This course will provide instruction in identifying cleaning agents, supplies and surfaces. Students will perform basic skills in an organized manner and display appropriate work behaviors using learned and defined skills.

	Intro to Food Service For Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,783.50 (1 section available)
	This fifty-two and one-half hour course is designed for persons needing learning supports and includes instruction in general kitchen operations, description and purpose of specific work stations, safe food service practices, ServSafe instruction, and general food service regulations.

	Introduction to Food Preparation for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,783.50 (1 section available)
	This one hundred five-hour course is designed for persons needing learning supports and includes a hands-on approach for the development of skills needed for food preparation. Cutting, slicing, and safety knife skills, along with the preparation of various fruits, vegetables and meats will be demonstrated and practiced throughout this course.

	Outdoor Hand & Power Tools for Persons Needing Learning Supports
	$1,870.50 (1 section available)
	In this sixty hour course for persons needing learning supports, each student will develop knowledge concerning a series of basic types of shovels, pruning shears, cultivators, limbers, loppers, rakes, mowers, string trimmers, blowers and other types of gasoline powered tools. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use, care, storage and maintenance of these tools required in the grounds maintenance industry. Proper lifting as well as personal and co-worker safety is discussed and practiced.

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