AUTO DETAILING II CURR-2005
Through many challenging, exciting hands-on activities, students will expand their knowledge and experience of tasks required in the auto detailing career. Using real tools, equipment and professional supplies of the trade, students will gain competencies in the field of auto detailing. A sample of activities includes:
- DETAILING FOR PROFIT
- PROPER USE AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS
- DETAILING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
- PROPER CLEANING AND DRYING OF VEHICLE EXTERIOR
- SAFETY ON THE JOB
- OPERATING ELECTRIC DUAL ACTION RANDOM ORBITAL POLISHER
- KNOWING DETAILING CHEMICALS
- APPLYING POLISHES, GLAZES AND CLEANERS
- INTERIOR DETAILING
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT DETAILING
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- PREP WASHING
- STARTING AN AUTO DETAILING BUSINESS
- EXTERIOR DETAILING
- COMPLETE VEHICLE DETAILING
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, books, videos, shop vac with attachments, glass cleaner concentrate, electric dual action polisher, silicone free dressing, storage caddy, spray bottles, divided double bucket, chemical resistant sprayers, microfiber utility detailing and terry towels, car odor eliminator, shampoo car wash, shop aprons, dual action cleaner/polisher, body solvent, polishing pads, wheel brightener, liquid wax, latex gloves, spray detailer, safety glasses, leather cleaner, carpet protectant, pro detailing clay, applicator pads, scrub brushes.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT II CURR-2006
The Level II Child Care curriculum provides instruction for those working with children ages one to five years. This curriculum teaches students how to safely care for and nurture young children in a day care setting. Students will learn skills to help children grow emotionally, mentally and physically. A sample of activities includes:
- FACILITY LICENSING AND MANAGEMENT
- WHAT PARENTS LOOK FOR
- SAFETY ON THE JOB
- KEEPING RECORDS
- HEALTH AND NUTRITION
- SAFE PLAYGROUND PLAY
- LEARNING AND CREATIVITY
- CHILDHOOD DISEASES
- LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
- CLEANLINESS
- STORY TELLING
- FIELD TRIP SAFETY
- AGE-APPROPRIATE FUN AND GAMES
- GOOD DAYS/BAD DAYS
- PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
- BUILDING TRUST AND SECURITY
- EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- POSITIVE GUIDANCE
- CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- SOCIAL PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: First Look at Child Care book and PowerPoint CD, child protection products, Safety Sampler kit; Safe at Home first aid kit, SAFE Playground Supervision CD & video package, Helping Children Grow kit; Activities for Child Care Classes Toys kit, Tell It Again book, 300 Three Minute Games book, food model comparison cards, videos, First Aid Fast book, babysitter's handbook, wooden block set, Play Doh barrel, “Cat in the Hat" CD; Guidelines for Healthy Child Development for Young Children booklet, What Parents Look For Power Point, Ages and Stages For Caregivers booklet, Alphabet Alive CD, activity book, and songs tape.
CARPENTER HELPER II CURR-2008
Expand upon your skills in the carpentry area with this exciting curriculum. Students will learn many in-depth job tasks in the carpentry field and gain experience using tools of the trade while they build culminating projects of saw horses and workbenches. A sample of activities includes:
- WOODSHOP SAFETY
- PLANNING AND DESIGNING A WORKBENCH
- MATH SKILLS IN CARPENTRY
- REFLECTIVE SYMMETRY
- LUMBER MANUFACTURING TERMS
- USING A SANDER SAFELY AND ACCURATELY
- HAND TOOLS USED IN CARPENTRY
- FINDING PERIMETERS AND AREAS
- MEASURING AND MARKING WOOD FOR CUTTING
- READING BLUEPRINTS
- USING HAND TOOLS SAFELY AND ACCURATELY
- SQUARING, PLUMBING, AND LEVELING
- USING HAND SAWS SAFELY AND ACCURATELY
- PRIMING AND PAINTING
- BUILDING A SAW HORSE
- BUILDING A WORKBENCH
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
- ENGLISH AND METRIC SYSTEMS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, videos, cordless drill, adjustable wrench, super drilling kit, socket set, random orbital sander, nail set, carpenter’s framing square, folding workbenches, claw hammer, spirit level, cross cut saw, plier set, vise, sandpaper, c-clamps, sanding blocks, nail removal tool, miter saw and box, screwdriver set, paint brush, chisel set, tape measure, file set, drop cloth, chalk line set, safety glasses, plumb bob and line, yardstick, combination square, work gloves.
GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT II CURR-2001
Today’s business office assistant must possess many skills to make the workplace run effectively and efficiently. Students will learn the skills necessary to perform and coordinate an office’s administrative activities. A sample of activities includes:
- LEARNING BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
- SENDING EMAIL AND ATTACHMENTS
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- COORDINATING STAFF MEETING
- PRIORITIZING OF TASKS
- TAKING MEETING MINUTES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- MAINTAINING A MAIL REGISTRY
- ESTABLISHING A TICKLER FILE
- SENDING AND TRACKING MAIL
- MANAGING OFFICE RECORDS
- PREPARING INVOICES
- GREETING VISITORS
- MAINTAINING INVENTORY
- WORKING WITH CULTURALLY-DIVERSE POPULATIONS
- Preparing Purchase ORders
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- RECEIVING SUPPLIES
- ACTIVE LISTENING
- MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
- ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE
- COMPLETING TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORTS
- FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS
- BUSINESS WRITING
- PRACTICING ERGONOMICS
- PROOFREADING DOCUMENTS
- LEARNING WORD PROCESSING
- DEVELOPING SPREADSHEETS
- NAVIGATING THE INTERNET
- DEVELOPING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, several software programs and videos, copier/fax machine, file guides-monthly & numeric, digital scale, telephone message pad, file boxes with hanging guides, rolodex, hanging files, mail sorter, manilla file folders.
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT II CURR-2007
This hands-on curriculum explores the many skills required of food service workers including those careers of a chef, cook, baker; food preparation worker; host/hostess; food service worker; restaurant and food service manager; banquet manager; food and beverage worker; and waiter/waitress. Students will gain skills of food service employees in restaurants, schools, institutions, congregate meal settings, and hospitality venues. A sample of activities includes:
- SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS
- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
- PREVENTING FOOD-BORNE ILLNESSES
- MONITORING INVENTORY
- FOOD SERVICE SANITATION REGULATIONS
- MAKING CASHIER’S REPORTS AND BANK DEPOSITS
- FOOD SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- PLANNING CONGREGATE MEALS
- SCIENCE OF COOKING
- FOOD PRESENTATION
- SIDE-WORK DUTIES
- PLANNING FOR QUANTITY COOKING
- TAKING FOOD ORDERS
- PLANNING SCHOOL LUNCHES
- GIVING AND COLLECTING ORDERS
- THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- PLANNING A BANQUET
- CLEARING THE TABLE
- FRONT-OF-THE-HOUSE
- PRESENTING THE CHECK
- BACK-OF-THE-HOUSE
- DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, multimedia video and CD Packages, videos, study guide, divided trays, microbiological medium, aprons, play money -coins and bills, dinnerware, credit card sales slips, set of food models, tip tray, silverware, water glasses, guest checks, credit card receipts, cash drawer, banquet templates, cloth napkins, personal checks, cashier’s pouch, food service gloves.
HORTICULTURE II CURR-2002
Students will gain experience and skills in the various aspects of the growth and propagation of typical bedding plants. They will grow a variety of plants through different methods and explore various horticultural practices in a laboratory setting. A sample of activities includes:
- INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
- FERTILIZERS
- GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT
- PEST IDENTIFICATION
- SOIL TESTING
- ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
- WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS
- PLANT IDENTIFICATION
- SOWING SEEDS
- PLANT PRODUCTION
- ROOT GROWTH
- HYDROPONICS (EBB AND FLOW AND PASSIVE)
- POPULAR BEDDING PLANTS
- PLANT NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS
- GROWING CONTAINER GARDENS
- GROWING BULBS
- TESTING FOR PH VALUE
- HOW TO ROOT STEM CUTTINGS
- PLANT DEFICIENCIES
- SEED GERMINATION
- BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
- PROBLEMS IN THE GREENHOUSE
- PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND LIGHT
- SETTING UP A HYDROPONICS EXPERIMENT STATION
- MONITORING PLANT GROWTH
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
- POTTING, WATERING AND CALCULATING FERTILIZER NEEDS FOR NURSERY PLANTS
Sample Content includes: Emily’s Garden System, all-in-one greenhouse kit, hydroponics experiment kit, “The Hydroponics Curriculum” guide and student manual, “Hydroponics Soilless Gardening”, “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, videos, software, garden cart system with lights, digital thermometer, EC/TDS meter, garden cart tent, EC/TDS calibration solution, grounded timer, dip and grow root hormones, Pro pH up and down, pH meter, soil testing kit, granulated grow nutrient solution.
LAWN CARE/ LANDSCAPING WORKER II CURR-2004
Students learn many of the skills needed for a successful career in the lawn care/landscaping business with this curriculum. Students use real tools of the trade and follow detailed job tasks to gain skills required of the occupation. A sample of activities includes:
- INSTALLING FLOWERS, LAWNS, SHRUBS, TREES AND GROUND COVERS
- LANDSCAPE DESIGN
- MAINTAINING LAWNS, SHRUBS, TREES AND GROUND COVERS
- ELIMINATING WEEDS IN LANDSCAPE
- IDENTIFYING PLANTS AND TURF IN LANDSCAPE
- PERFORMING MAINTENANCE TASKS ON EQUIPMENT
- DESCRIBING FLOWERING PLANT STRUCTURES
- DEMONSTRATING SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES IDENTIFYING TREES
- MAINTAINING LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING TOOLS
- CLASSIFYING PLANTS AS ANNUALS, BIENNIALS,AND PERENNIALS
- MEASUREMENT IN LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING
- OPERATING LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT
- SAFETY IN LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING
- PREPARING AND IMPROVING SOIL IN LANDSCAPE
- SHARPENING A POWER MOWER BLADE
- SOIL TESTING AND ANALYSIS
- USING OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
- PREPARING BEDS FOR PLANTING
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, books, videos, Total 3D Landscape Deluxe CD, Lawn Care Learning Lab Interactive CD, Lawn and Garden Equipment Learning lab kit, hand pruners, pH meter, geometry set, Soil Testing kit, french curve set, Garden Hose Repair kit, landscape templates, blade balancer, shovel, hand rotary spreader, safety glasses, metal file/handle, trowel, vise, graph paper, work gloves, noise suppressors.
RETAIL TRADES II CURR-2003
Students will gain skills in the many areas necessary for success in retail trades including advertising, marketing, customer service, product pricing, merchandising, using equipment of the trade and leadership skills. A sample of activities includes:
- CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
- OPERATING RULES
- THE SELLING PROCESS
- PRODUCT PRICING
- HANDLING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
- MARKETING
- WRAPPING AND MAILING MERCHANDISE
- MARKETING RESEARCH
- USING THE CASH REGISTER
- VISUAL MERCHANDISING
- UPC BAR CODES
- ADVERTISING
- CREDIT CARDS
- RETAIL DESIGN AND LAYOUT
- DEPOSIT SLIPS
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- BUSINESS INVENTORY
- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- WORKING WITH SUPPLIERS
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS
Sample Content includes: “First Look” book and Powerpoint CD, videos, books, cash register, Labelwriter printer software and labels, credit card imprinter, merchant plate, cashier’s pouch, credit card sales slips, retail store templates, sales products, graph paper, play money (bills and coins), cash drawer, credit cards, sample checks, price tag labels.


