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Technical Trades
30 Hour Wastewater Treatment
This course provides a solid foundation and builds on knowledge about wastewater sources and characteristics, math, hydraulics, lift stations, flow measurement, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, disinfection, digestion, solids handling and disposal, sampling and laboratory safety, administration, laws and regulations. Along with six months' experience, this class will satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Iowa DNR Wastewater Treatment Plants Volumes 1 and 2. All materials included. Textbooks include: California State University at Sacramento Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Volumes 1 and 2. Bring a good calculator, your NDPES permit, a recent monthly operating report, and a desire to work hard! Fee $769
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 14*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | MTüW | 03/15/2010 | 12:00-4:30PM | Looft Hall 109 |
4 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Welding I
Want to learn to Weld or improve existing skills? Customized instruction, select between MIG, TIG, stick and oxyacetylene. 32 hours or 3.2 CEU's Materials required are welding gloves and pliers. Fee $300
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 31*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | S | 01/09/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Dodge Hall 1016 |
8 sessions | Call 712-325-3376 |
2008 NEC Update
The National Electrical Code is the most widely used electrical installation standard in the world and is in a state of constant change. Every three years a new revised code is published thanks to the extensive efforts of the code making panels (CMP) that review all the submitted proposals and make changes to the NEC. This presentation will cover some of the areas in the 2008 code where any of the changes will have the biggest impact. Some prior knowledge of the previous 2005 code will be helpful in understanding how these changes will affect your installations. A 2008 NEC is required for this session. This class is approved for 6 IA Electrical CE hours. Bring your IA license or application number to receive credit. Class is $199 with book, $139 if already have the book. Fee $199
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*26 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 11/19/2009 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 109 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
8 Hr. Refresher MSHA Training, Part 46
Refresher, Part 46: The training will include instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner's health or safety. The refresher training will also address other health and safety subjects relevant to the mine. Fee $49
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*29 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 11/18/2009 | 8:00AM-4:30PM | Looft Hall 010 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Agricultural Wiring
Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
Agricultural Wiring
This 6 hour course introduces trainees and supervisors to safe and efficient farm wiring systems including planning, installation and upgrades. Trainees will learn the NEC requirements for the internal and external electrical wiring of farm buildings as well as crop drying and storage facilities. Includes National Electrical Safety Code information regarding overhead conductors. Bring your NEC Codebook. Call 1-800-283-4222 to register. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*22 | Atlantic | M | 12/14/2009 | 3:00-9:00PM | Center |
1 session | Call 712-243-5527 |
| TRADE 99*18 | Harlan | T | 12/15/2009 | 3:00-9:00PM | Center 113 |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
Biodiesel Training
The intent of this program will be to raise the level of knowledge of biodiesel and its performance in diesel engines with the mechanic's community in Iowa. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*17 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 11/18/2009 | 5:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 016 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Buy Here Pay Here
This course will provide in depth policies and procedure to follow in a totally compliant buy here pay here operation, including a thorough review of the do's and don'ts for BHPH dealerships. All law updates from 2008 to the present will be brought to the attention of participants as they discover correct step by step structure and implementation of BHPH deals. The course will include advertising laws, consumer finance rules, the Iowa Uniform Consumer Credit Code, registration and reporting requirements with various state agencies or departments, credit reporting, debt collection, and all necessary steps and paperwork for compliant repossesions. All subjects will revolve around consumer and dealer protection under the law. Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*84 | Council Bluffs Campus | F | 01/22/2010 | 8:00AM-1:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Design Sketches and Proposal Writing(Carpenter Certificate)
Estimating material cost, and labor cost for remodel, additions and new construction. Fee $300
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*14 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 11/23/2009 | 6:00-9:15PM | Dodge Hall |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Environmental Training for Auto Dealers
Dealerships must determine whether their wastes are hazardous or non-hazardous. Dealers who would have an interest in this class are: Dealers who incorporate service departments and auto body shops within the dealership, dealers who are automotive recylcers, and dealers will learn requirements for being a boat, ATV and snowmobile dealer. The course will include compliance issues of federal and state laws and regulations for the protection of the environment, safety and health of dealership employees. Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*84 | Council Bluffs Campus | F | 12/11/2009 | 8:00AM-1:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Flooring (Carpenter Certificate)
Specialty floors, wood, terrazzo, carpet, stained concrete. Stair design explained. Fee $300
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*12 | Council Bluffs Campus | MW | 11/09/2009 | 6:00-9:15PM | Dodge Hall |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Grounding and Bonding
Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*21 | Atlantic | Th | 11/19/2009 | 3:00-9:00PM | Center 105 |
1 session | Call 712-243-5527 |
Roofing (Carpenter Certificate)
Thermal and moisture protection, vapor retarders, air barriers, shingles, tiles, roof panels, steep slope roofing and more. Fee $300
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*13 | Council Bluffs Campus | WS | 11/18/2009 | 6:00-8:00PM | Dodge Hall |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Understanding the NEC
Finding required information in the National Electrical Code (NEC) can seem like an overwhelming task to those not familiar with its contents. The scope of this course is to familiarize anyone in the electrical field on how to find specific topics in the NEC. The focus will be on chapters 1-4 as they contain the most often used articles in the code, but we will also cover some of the specific information found in chapters 5-8. The tables and examples contained in chapter 9 will also be discussed. A 2008 NEC book is required for this session. Fee $199
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*27 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 12/09/2009 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Cosmetology
The Iowa Board of Cosmetology requires two hours of law. All IWCC continuing ed classes will contain one hour of law, but if you have hours from another source that did not include law, or if you are out of sequence for the two hours that you need, we are providing an independent home-study course consisting of a booklet and test, which we will send you. You will have three weeks to study the booklet and send the completed test back to us for grading. Upon passing, you will be sent a certificate awarding two hours of Law and Rules. You can start anytime, just call us. $25
To register: Contact Sue at 712-325-3255
Cosmetology Continuing
Fee $45
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| COSME 10*30 | Clarinda Campus | S | 01/31/2010 | 12:00-4:00PM | Fremont Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
| COSME 10*50 | Harlan | S | 02/07/2010 | 12:00-4:00PM | Fremont Hall |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
| COSME 10*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | S | 02/21/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Fremont Hall |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
| COSME 10*02 | Council Bluffs Campus | S | 02/21/2010 | 1:00-5:00PM | Fremont Hall |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Food Service Classes
Audience: Food service employees who serve the elderly in hospitals, nursing homes, custodial homes and congregate meal programs, restaurants, food establishments.
There are no classes scheduled at this time please check back later or call (712) 325-3261.