In this 1,000 hour certificate program, students learn skills to become professionals as fashion photo stylists, makeup artists, Aveda Global Educators, retail sales specialists, hair colorists, salon owners, and more. Students also prepare for the state board exam to become a licensed cosmetologist in Vermont.
We currently offer a 3 day schedule, 24 hours per week (depending on start date), 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Six saturdays are required during senior hours for all cosmetology students.
In this 750 hour certificate program, students learn skills to become professionals in haircutting and hairstyling and learn about owning their own salons. Students also prepare for the state board exam to become a licensed barber in Vermont.
We currently offer a 3 day schedule, 24 hours per week (depending on start date), 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
In this 500 hour certificate program, students learn skills to become professionals in the areas of facial treatments and skincare, hair removal, make up, and more. Students also prepare for the state board exam to become a licensed Esthetician in Vermont.
We currently offer a 3 day schedule, 30 hours per week, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.
In this program, students learn skills to become professionals as nail technicians, nail salon managers, or nail educators. Students also prepare for the state board exam to become a licensed nail technician in Vermont.
This course of study is a full 250-clock hour nail technology course, offered part time. A 2 day, 16 hours per week schedule is required to complete. This course covers units in both practical and theory applications. Classes are from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
This course of study is a full 150-clock hour barbering course, currently offered part time on a 16 hour, 2 day per week schedule.
We use Pivot Point curriculum along with an Aveda Curriculum supplement. Including chapters on study skills, history of barbering, professional image, bacteriology, infection control, implements/tools, equipment, anatomy/physiology, chemistry, electricity/ light therapy, properties and disorders of the skin, properties and disorders of the scalp, treatment of the hair/ scalp, men’s facial massage and treatments, shaving and facial hair design, men’s haircutting and styling, men’s hair pieces, women’s haircutting and styling, chemical texture services, hair coloring and lightening, nails and manicuring, barbershop management, job search, state board preparation and licensing laws.
Aveda also offers a series of career development classes and guest speakers. The barbering course covers units in both practical and theory application.
This course is offered multiple times throughout the year. If you do not see program information posted, contact the center for details about when it will be offered next.
The LNA Training Program is approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing and prepares adults to pass the Vermont approved exam required to obtain a license as a nursing assistant in Vermont. The course focuses on the essentials of safe and effective practices for care in a healthcare facility setting. Students will learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics and communication.
The program will be: 80 hours of classroom/lab instruction delivered on-site and in a nursing facility.
This program includes the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
This course is usually offered once per year. If you do not see program information posted, contact the center for details about when it will be offered next.
This 21 hour refrigerant certification course will include the areas outlined below and will prepare you to successfully pass four areas of certification. They are:
- EPA ACT 608 Certifications for Servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
- Type 1 – Servicing Small Appliances
- Type 2 – High-Pressure Appliances
- Type 3 – Low-Pressure Appliances
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): EPA Act 608 Safe Refrigerant Handling Certification.
The 30 hour Type-S Electrical Preparation course is an excellent way to help you study and prepare to take the certification exam required for Type-S Journeyman Electrical licensure.
This course is:
- approved for 8 hours of required continuing education for A1 (automatic gas/oil heating) and C3 (refrigeration or air conditioning) licenses.
- does not meet or replace the initial licensure requirements defined by the Electrical Board and the Department of Fire Safety.
- does not replace the requirements listed on the Electricians’ License Application Instructions.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Type-S Journeyman Electrician License.
This course is usually offered multiple times per year. If you do not see program information posted, contact the center for details about when it will be offered next.
This 30 hour course focuses on subjects critical to ensuring the safe and efficient use of natural gas. The subjects will be presented through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and weekly tests.
This course is not a hands-on course designed to train students to become service technicians, therefore students should have related field experience.
This course is designed to prepare dental assistants for an endorsement in radiology in the dental office.
Emphasis is placed on understanding and practicing the essentials of radiographic clinical procedures.
You will be required to attend:
- Lecture Session (7 hours) This lecture session will cover theory and techniques used in exposing dental radiographs.
- Preclinical Session (4 hours)
- Clinical Session (2 hours) During this session student will: expose a complete FMX on a patient (student`s responsibility to provide a patient), take a written dental radiography exam (must achieve 80% to pass course), and take a clinical test out with a grade of 80% or higher.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Dental Assistants, Radiographic Endorsement.