Computer Classes for 2010
To register for classes at Mayland's YANCEY Campus call (828) 682-7315 or press the register button located below any class description on this page.
Computer Applications (NEW!)
Learn integrated programs which combine functions usually found in stand-alone software, word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, graphics, communications, module integrations, personnel systems, internet applications and other miscellaneous functions. This is a JobsNOW 12 in 6 eligible program. Please see the JobsNOW page in this publication for more information. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
1/25-6/14, M, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Steinmetz $175 (Plus text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Computer Basics
No previous experience with computers? Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, and how to create, store and retrieve information. Overview the Windows operating system and learn to use a word processor. Perfect for the beginner or senior wanting to learn about computers. No previous computer experience needed. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
2/4-3/25, TH, 6:00-9:00 PM
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3/1-3/25, M&TH, 1:30-4:30 PM
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4/12-5/6, M&TH, 1:30-4:30 PM
Steinmetz $65
MCC Yancey Campus
Internet & E-Mail for Beginners
Learn to navigate the Internet, download files safely, and utilize information through this behind-the-scenes look at the World Wide Web. Create filters to sort messages or delete spam as it arrives. You'll also learn to protect your privacy and keep your computer secure. Experience with the mouse is recommended. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
2/3-3/24, W, 6:00-9:00 PM
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2/1- 2/25, M&TH, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
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5/10-6/7, M&TH, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Steinmetz $65
MCC Yancey Campus
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Learn the fundamental computer skills you need to succeed in today's workplace. Discover practical applications for e-mail, word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, gain a working foundation for the critical computer skills needed to survive in the job market. Pre-registration and prepayment required.
4/7-5/26, W, 6:00-9:00 PM
Steinmetz $65
MCC Yancey Campus
Health Occupational Classes for 2010
Home Companion Aide (NEW!)
|This 60-hour course is designed to prepare the student to render assistance to aged persons and their families who need support with personal care. Special admissions procedures are required for this course. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
1/26-3/30, T, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Plus 2 SA per month 9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Payne $175
MCC Yancey Campus
Certified Nurse Assistant I
This state required course for those wishing to become a CNA consists of classroom work, lab, and clinical rotations. At the end of the course a separate State approved agency does the competency testing for a fee of $96. Seven days of clinical rotation (8 hours each) will be scheduled in addition to the dates listed below. Clinical schedules are based on the availability of clinical site. This may include weekday or week-end (SA&SU) hours starting as early as 6:30 AM. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. This is a JobsNOW 12 in 6 eligible program. Please see the JobsNOW page in this publication for more information. A text book, $13 Insurance Fee, and $5 CPR Fee are required for this class. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Day Classes
1/11- 5/3, M&W, 12:00-4:40 PM
Payne $175 (Plus additional fees)
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2/9-6/8, T&TH, 12:00-4:40 PM
Silvers $175 (Plus additional fees)
Night Classes
1/11-5/3, M&W, 5:00-9:40 PM
Payne $175 (Plus additional fees)
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3/2- 6/24, T&TH, 5:30 - 10:10 PM
(No class 3/25, 4/1)
Silvers $175 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Nursing Assistant II
To be eligible for the class, you must be currently listed with DFS with no allegations or findings of abuse, neglect or inappropriate conduct. Proof of high school diploma or GED required. IN ADDITION TO THE DATES LISTED BELOW, THERE WILL BE 8 CLINICAL DAYS REQUIRED (DAYTIME, 10 HOURS EACH). Pre-registration
and pre-payment required. A text book, $13 Insurance Fee, and $5 CPR Fee are required for this class. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
5/10-6/7, M-TH, 10:00-3:30 PM
Larkin $175 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Medical Terminology
A 48 hour introductory course. Learn to pronounce, and apply meanings of prefixes, roots and suffixes that combine to form medical terms. Content covers basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
3/15-4/19, M,T,W, 2:00-5:00 PM
Shephard $120 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
EKG Technician
This 93-hour course follows the requirements of the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT). Learn anatomy and physiology of the heart, heart disease processes, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and function and use of the EKG machine. PREREQUISITE: Health occupation graduate (such as CNA) and high school diploma. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
4/5-7/28, M&W, 6:00-9:00 PM
(No class 5/31, 7/5, 7/7)
Lael $175 (Plus text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Phlebotomy
Program content includes communication skills when working with patients, selection of venipuncture sites, care of blood specimens, record keeping and equipment maintenance. High school diploma or GED
is required. You must be at least 18 years of age. Ten days of clinical rotations will be scheduled in addition to dates for the classes listed below. This is a JobsNOW 12 in 6 eligible program. Please see the JobsNOW page in this publication for more information. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. A text book, $13 Insurance
Fee, and $5 CPR Fee are required for this class.Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Day Classes
2/8-3/31, M-F, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Shephard $175 (Plus additional fees)
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4/12-6/7, M-F, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Shephard $175 (Plus additional fees)
Night Classes
1/12-6/1, T&TH, 6:00-9:00 PM
Shephard $175 (Plus additional fees)
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4/5- 8/23, M&W, 6:00-9:00 PM
Shephard $175 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Community CPR & First Aid
The basic CPR course of American Red Cross. Instruction in CPR for infants, children, and adults with practical applications using special mannequins. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
3/6, SA, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Ollis $65
MCC Yancey Campus
EMT to PARAMEDIC
Class is 596 classroom hours plus at least 500 clinical hours. Clinical hours will be scheduled by the coordinator and will be on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and weekdays, hours to vary according to clinical site availability. Students must have High School Diploma or GED; be an EMT; CPR certified; have completed college level Reading, English and Math classes, or take the ASSET or COMPASS test and make an acceptable score. Students need NCDL, SS, certified criminal background check, and immunizations
including proof of TB within past 6 months, TD within 10 years, HEP B immunizations, proof of 2 MMR's or a titer, and proof of chicken pox or varicella immunization. Preregistration and pre-payment required. An annual $13 insurance fee, and $5 CPR fee are required for this class. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
6/28/10- 10/26/11, M&W, 6:00-10:00 PM
(One SA per month, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Payne $175 per semester
(Plus additional fees & text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Occupational Classes for 2010
Effective Teacher Training
Are you a new teacher or someone looking for skills to help become more effective in the classroom? Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to be a substitute teacher in the public school system, K-12. In Yancey County, substitute teachers receive more money per day upon completion of this course. If you are currently a certified teacher and would like to enhance your skills, renewal credits (2.4 CEUs) will be awarded. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
4/20-5/13, T&TH,6:00-9:00 PM
Wilson $65
MCC Yancey Campus
Gardening
Starting or resurrecting your garden. Learn to overcome obstacles and ramp up food and flower production. Class will empower students to find their way with plants and their partners. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's" 2008 Farmer of the Year", Patryk Battle brings 30 years of organic growing experience to the classroom. His writings on organic growing appear in both regional and national publications and he is a panelist on WCQS's long running garden call-in show. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
3/9-4/27, T, 6:00-9:00 PM
Battle $65
MCC Yancey Campus
Notary
This class prepares students for the required NC Notary Public test. To become a Notary, you must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass the test given at the end of class. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
2/15 & 2/16, M&T, 6:00- 9:00 PM
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4/19 & 4/20, M&T, 6:00- 9:00 PM
Jobe $65 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Blue Print Reading
Learn to interpret and read blueprints. Information on the basic principles of the blueprint; lines, views, dimensioning procedures and notes will be covered. Preregistration and pre-payment required.
2/1-4/5, M, 6:00-9:00 PM
Bowling $120 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Basic Carpentry
Designed to provide an understanding of fundamental carpentry techniques. Learn basic safety procedures; tool ID, use and selection; and basic carpentry mathematics. Topics may include framing walls, partitions, roofs, doors, and windows and layout and construction of foundations and flooring systems. Participants will be involved in live project construction to give practical application to knowledge learned. Instructor Rex Bowling has NCCER Certification and has many years of experience in the construction trade. Green topics will be covered. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
1/12-4/20, T&TH, 6:00-9:00 PM &
1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, SA,
9:00 AM-3:30 PM (One SA per month)
Bowling $175 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Administrative Professional
Improve chances for advancement or enhance employability by developing skills needed to become an Administrative Professional. Topics include organizing and running an office, decision making, problem solving, leadership and communication skills, scheduling, time and task management, and the planning process. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
1/5-3/16, T&TH, 6:00- 9:00 PM
Chapman $175 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting
Learn basics of finance and accounting: interpreting financial statements, debit and credit accounting, planning cash flow, calculating inventory costs and the costs of goods sold, understanding stocks and bonds and determining company profitability using ratio analysis techniques. Preregistration and pre-payment required.
4/1-4/27, T&TH, 6:00-9:00 PM
Chapman $65 (Plus Text)
MCC Yancey Campus
SMAW (Stick) WELDING
Learn the science, technology, and application essential for successful employment in the welding and metals industry. Instruction includes consumable and nonconsumable electrode welding and cutting process. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
TBA
Blau $120
MCC Yancey Campus
GMAW (MIG) WELDING
An introduction and practical operation in the use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG - microwire - short arc) process. Covers power sources, operation, shielding gases and safe practices. Safety glasses required. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
TBA
Blau $120
MCC Yancey Campus
GTAW (TIG) WELDING
This course is an introduction to Tungsten Inert-Gas, shielded-arc welding. TIG is an extension, refinement, and improvement of the basic electric arc welding process. It is a combination of arc and gas welding. Preregistration and pre-payment required.
TBA
Blau $120
MCC Yancey Campus
Pottery Classes for 2010
Registration fee to be paid to MCC. Additional fees to be paid to The Yancey Center for Ceramic Art on the first day of class: $35 Studio Fee (includes 12 lbs of clay); $15 firing fee and $17.50 for a tool kit (or bring your own). Pre-registration and pre-payment required for these classes.
Combination Clay
Learn hand-building techniques and how to throw on the wheel. Instructor Michael Rutkowski holds an MFA and has been a professional potter for over 35 years. For more on Michael and his work visit pondbranchpottery.com. Beginners welcome. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
1/5-2/24, T&W, T: 6:00-9:00 PM,
W: 6:00-8:00 PM
Rutkowsky $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Hand-Building
Learn the fundamentals of working with clay. Use coils, soft and hard slabs to create beautiful ceramic pieces. Taught by Estela Shackelford, has over 35 years of experience in hand-building. Beginners are encouraged to attend this class. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
1/ 5-2/23,T,9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Shackelford $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Introduction to Clay
This four-week (12 hr ) class is designed for those who want to try ceramics without the commitment to a lengthy class. Learn the basics as you create your pieces. Great class for beginners and those with some experience. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
1/7-1/28 , TH, 6:00-9:00 PM
Shackelford $65 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Clay Foundations
Overall view of techniques used in creating pottery. Instructor Lynn Fondaw holds an MFA. Learn to center, open and throw on the wheel plus wonderful hand-building techniques. Beginners welcome. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
1/8-2/26, F, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Fondaw $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Clay Combo ll
A continuation of the Clay Combo Class in hand-building, wheel throwing. Learn to alter and decorate pieces through a variety of techniques. Instructor Michael Rutkowsky will amaze you with his wheel demos and knowledge. Visit pondbranchpottery.com to see Michael's work. Beginners are welcome. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
3/2-4/21, T&W, (T: 6:00-9:00 PM,
W: 6:00-8:00 PM
Rutkowsky $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Hand-building Ceramics
Learn to hand-build with a flair using decorating techniques for cups, plates, bowls and much more. Learn how to finish and glaze your work. You will be proud of the pieces you take home. All levels of experience and beginners welcome. Please go to the Yancey Campus to pre-register and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
3/4- 4/23, TH&F,TH: 6:00-9:00 PM,
F: 6:00-8:00 PM
Shackelford $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
Clay Foundations ll
Choose from a number of exciting projects with Lynn Fondaw (MFA). Wheel throwing, hand-building and a taste of sculpture. Learn decorating and glazing techniques. Move at a pace you enjoy while creating ceramics to cherish for a lifetime. All levels of experience and beginners welcome. Please go to the Yancey Campus to preregister and pre-pay for these classes. For information please call 682-7315.
3/5- 4/23, F, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Fondaw $120 (Plus additional fees)
MCC Yancey Campus
