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Technical Trades
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*02 | S | 05/01/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Dodge Hall 1016 |
8 sessions | Call 712-325-3376 |
30 Hour Basic Water Distribution
Fee $769
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*02 | Council Bluffs Campus | WThF | 07/07/2010 | 8:00AM-6:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
30 Hour Basic Water Treatment
The objective is to provide operators and managers with the knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment essential to safely operate and maintain their facilities as well as manage their facilities using appropriate financial strategies. This course along with 6 months experience will satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Iowa DNR Water Treatment Grade 1. Materials included in fee. Fee $769
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*12 | Council Bluffs Campus | MTüW | 05/10/2010 | 12:00-4:30PM | Looft Hall TBA |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Auto Dealers Survival Guide
Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*13 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 06/07/2010 | 10:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Buy Here, Pay Here
Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*15 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 06/07/2010 | 10:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Dealer Responsibilities Working W/Lenders & Consumers
Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*14 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 06/07/2010 | 10:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Environmental Training for Auto Dealers
Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*16 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 06/07/2010 | 10:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Lead Safe Renovator
Renovation, Remodeling, and Painting Rules (RRP). Anyone who does work on Properties built before 1978 MUST follow Iowa Lead Regulations. Includes: Residential Properties, Child Occupied facilities. Applies to but not limited to: General Contractors, Painter, Plumbers, Electricians, Landlords, and Self-Employed Handymen. RRP Certification requirements go into effect April 22, 2010. Fee $249
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*18 | Council Bluffs Campus | TTh | 03/16/2010 | 6:00-10:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
| TRADE 99*19 | Council Bluffs Campus | WTh | 03/24/2010 | 6:00-10:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
| TRADE 99*20 | Council Bluffs Campus | F | 03/26/2010 | 8:00AM-5:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
| TRADE 99*21 | Council Bluffs Campus | TTh | 03/30/2010 | 6:00-10:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
NFPA 70E Arc Flash
This 6 hour course introduces trainers and supervisors to electrical hazards in the workplace; how to avoid electrical hazards; how to analyze and document shock and arc flash hazards; and how to plan and conduct work around them. Bring NEC Codebook, and your Iowa electrical license or application number for credit. Fee $229
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*05 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/25/2010 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 109 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Operator Cert. Prep Workshop for WW/ Lagoon Operators
There will be a heavy emphasis on wastewater treatment and lagoon math with a lot of hands on practice. The ABC Formula and Conversion Sheet will be the basis of the math session. Wastewater lab will also be covered as time allows. Approved for 0.3 CEUs. Lunch: On your own. When you register you must indicate what level and type of exam you are preparing for. Preregistration required so we have the right course materials for you when you arrive. Fee $259
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*11 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 05/19/2010 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Operator Cert. Prep Workshop/ Water Treatment/ Distribution
Provides students with a pre-exam refresher designed to help you sharpen your skills to take your next certification exam. 6-hour course. You will also use a customized practice exam specific to the grade level you are preparing for OR an EasyTest cd, designed to help your practice for the real exam. Several handouts will be provided all designed as study aides for your exam. Be sure to bring a good calculator, highlighter and be ready to work hard. Note: taking these courses will NOT guarantee you will pass the DNR exam, but it will provide you with a lot of practice and study aides Fee $259
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*09 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 03/24/2010 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | 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. Bring NEC codebook, and your Iowa electrical license or application number for credit. Fee $229
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*03 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/11/2010 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 109 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Utility and Personnel Mgmt. Skills for Water & WW Operators
This course is designed to train managers to use sound business practices in managing a utility. Topics on water and wastewater management are few and far between. Come and interact with other managers or potential managers during this interactive 5-hour course. Among other things we'll identify functions of a manager, the benefits of planning, organizing and controlling, delegation, emergency/security planning, job descriptions, employee evaluations, how to communicate with your boss(es), your board, and your customers, and discuss ethics. Textbook (included in your course fee) Fee $229
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*10 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 04/20/2010 | 9:00AM-3:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Variable Frequency Drives
A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a system for controlling the rotational speed of a 3-phase AC induction motor by controlling the frequency of the electrical power supplied to the motor. The drive also provides many other operating functions for the motor such as controlled starting, stopping, and providing over current protection to name a few. This course introduces the student to the VFD and provides an understanding of its functions. The course will cover the basic theory of how the drive operates, discuss the various parameters found in most AC drives, and allow the participants to do hands-on programming of an Allen-Bradley Powerflex 40 VFD. Bring NEC codebook, and your Iowa electrical license or application number for credit. Fee $229
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TRADE 99*04 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/18/2010 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 016 |
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
There are no classes scheduled at this time please check back later or call (712) 325-3261.
Food Service Classes
Audience: Food service employees who serve the elderly in hospitals, nursing homes, custodial homes and congregate meal programs, restaurants, food establishments.
School Food Service Nutrition 101
This newly revised course is designed for school food service personnel and offers the most current nutrition information including history, standards, dietary guidelines, menu planning, meal components, key nutrients, menu revisions and evaluations, alternative food serving, competitive foods rule, USDA child nutrition labeling, and much more. Fee $90
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| VFODS 13*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | WTh | 06/23/2010 | 1:00-4:30PM | Looft Hall 112 |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
School Food Safety and Sanitation Challenge
This newly revised course is designed specifically for school food service personnel to offer information on food safety and sanitation including food borne illness and accident prevention, federal and state regulations, facilities, personnel, cleaning, food handling, HACCP planning, food biosecurity and irradiation. Fee $90
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| VFODS 3*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | TW | 06/22/2010 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 112 |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |