1. automotive and vehicles

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Education Office, in the main building at CPI,
540 N. Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
CPI will produce highly competent individuals
who are prepared and motivated to pursue the
high-skill careers of the 21st century.
The Central PA Institute of Science and
Technology does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability or age in its programs or
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Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries may be directed to the Section 504
Coordinator at the Central PA Institute of
Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road,
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 or 814.359.2793.
CPI–A History of Regional Workforce Training and Development
The Central Pennsylvania Institute (CPI) of Science and Technology opened its doors as a technical training center in 1969. Over the years, CPI
has continuously expanded its technical training
programs and services to include continuous
day, evening and weekend schedules. Technical training at CPI serves a workforce seeking
new careers and incumbent workers in need of
skills- upgrade training. As a result of its impact
on economic and workforce development, CPI
is recognized as one of the finest post-secondary
technical training schools in Pennsylvania today.
Well-equipped laboratories and classrooms,
highly-skilled instructors, and curricula based
on industry standards and certifications are
CPI hallmarks. Given its location along the I-99
corridor and adjacent to I-80, CPI’s geographic
location affords an opportunity to function as a
regional workforce training provider.
On the cover – Local scenes from central Pennsylvania
Center photo: The Stone Arch Bridge near Lewistown.
Clockwise from top left: Bald Eagle State Park near Howard, Centre County
Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Match Factory in Bellefonte, Participants
kayaking on the Susquehanna River during the Great Island Adventure Triathlon,
Curtin Village/Eagle Iron Works near Howard, Neff Round Barn in Old Fort.
CPI is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education.
Table of Contents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ---------1
Machining Basics------------------------------------ 11
AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION --------2
Welding (for the novice and professional)------- 11
Automotive Technology--------------------------------3
Structural Welding----------------------------------- 11
Bus Operators Training (CDL with
Passenger Endorsement)-------------------------3
Pipe Welding------------------------------------------ 11
Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)------4
Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)------4
Residential Wiring Basic---------------------------- 12
Residential Wiring Advanced---------------------- 12
Plumbing - Basic------------------------------------- 12
Collision Repair Technology--------------------------4
PENNDOT CDL Skills Test (3rd Party Testing)----5
Category 4 Testing-------------------------------------6
Pennsylvania State “Safety” Inspection-----------6
Pennsylvania State Emissions
Testing (OBDII)------------------------------------6
Pennsylvania State Emissions Testing
(OBDII) – Recertification-------------------------7
FOOD AND BEVERAGE------------------------- 14
Culinary Arts----------------------------------------- 15
Cooking at Home – Made Easy!-------------------- 15
Gourmet Cooking – Specialty Pastries----------- 15
ServSafe Food Handlers Course------------------ 16
ServSafe Refresher Course------------------------ 16
Northern Region Emissions Certification Gas Cap/Visual------------------------------------7
HEALTH--------------------------------------------- 17
Small Engine Repair-----------------------------------7
Dental Assisting------------------------------------- 18
Medical Assistant ----------------------------------- 18
CONSTRUCTION/TRADES---------------------8
Practical Nursing------------------------------------ 19
Carpentry and Building Technician------------------9
Anatomy & Physiology------------------------------ 19
Diesel Technician--------------------------------------9
Basic Insurance Coding---------------------------- 19
Heavy Equipment Operations/
with Class A CDL Operators License----------9
Medical Data Entry---------------------------------- 20
Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration---------------- 10
Medical Transcription------------------------------- 21
Masonry----------------------------------------------- 10
Precision Machine----------------------------------- 10
Medical Law and Ethics----------------------------- 20
Medical Terminology--------------------------------- 21
Nurse Aide Training – Daytime--------------------- 21
Nurse Aide Training – Evening--------------------- 21
Table of Contents
COSMETOLOGY---------------------------------- 22
Cosmetology----------------------------------------- 23
Cosmetology Teachers Training Program--------- 23
Nail Technician--------------------------------------- 24
Skin Care---------------------------------------------- 24
CONTINUED
CCPSTC
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES------------- 29-35
EMERGING ENERGY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE-------------------------- 36-45
Control Systems Technician------------------------ 38
Advanced Manufacturing Technician I & II ------ 38
Natural Gas Compressor Technician-------------- 38
LANDSCAPE/HORTICULTURE-------------- 25
Landscape/Horticulture Program----------------- 26
Hardscaping------------------------------------------ 26
TESTING/CERTIFICATION------------------- 27
Solar Photovoltaic Technician/ Installer --------- 38
Water Quality Management
Technology courses------------------------------ 38
Industrial Electricity, Mechanical Systems, and
Process Control training courses------------- 42
American Welding Society D1.1 Welding
Certification Testing----------------------------- 28
ONLINE COURSES---------------------------- 46-50
EPA Refrigeration Training,
Exam Prep, & Exam------------------------------ 28
RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
TUITION DISCOUNT PROGRAM--------------- 51
MACS Certification--------------------------------- 28
VETERANS PROGRAMS-------------------------- 52
Lethal Weapons Certification---------------------- 28
TUITION ASSISTANCE/ FINANCIAL AID----- 53
Lethal Weapons Recertification------------------- 28
STUDENT SERVICES------------------------------ 54
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES--------------- 55-59
COMMUNITY SERVICE---------------------------- 60
“Train here. Work here.”
SCHOOL CALENDAR------------------------------ 61
– Eric Cowden
Marcellus Shale Coalition
CPI REGISTRATION FORM----------------------- 62
DIRECTIONS---------------------------------------- 63
FAQ’s
Do I Still Have Class
If The School Is Closed
Because Of Inclement Weather?
When Should I Register
For A Course?
Each class has a limited number of spaces
available, so please register early. Classes are
filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Initial payment and/or payment arrangements
must be received at the time of enrollment.
On occasions, we may be required to cancel
classes due to inclement weather. If the
school is closed for the day due to weather
conditions, the Adult Education classes are
also canceled. If the school closes early due
to the weather, the evening Adult Education
classes are canceled as well. If you are unsure
that classes will be running, please check our
website (www.cpi.edu).
What If My Course Is Canceled?
You will be notified by a member of the
Adult Education Staff before the scheduled
starting date, if the course you have registered for is going to be canceled. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and
Technology reserves the right to cancel any
course that does not meet the minimum
enrollment requirements. Any payment that
has been made will be refunded.
School closings are available on most
local television and radio stations. Listings
are also available on www.3WZ.com, 3
WZ’s News Channel 4, WTAJ-TV10,
and WJAC-TV6.
How Can I Receive A Refund?
What Day And What Time
Does My Class Start?
Please see the refund policy on page 57.
Dates and times for all courses are listed
directly below the course description in this
catalog. If a course has TBA listed for a date
and/or time, please call the Adult and Continuing Education Office at 814.359.2793
(207), for dates and times. Start dates and
times are subject to change, and you will
be notified by the Adult Education office if
changes occur.
Who Can I Call
If I Have More Questions?
Please call the Adult and Continuing
Education Office at 814.359.2793 (207),
or by emailing June Irwin, Coordinator, at
[email protected] or Todd Taylor, Director, at
[email protected]. Office hours are 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Automotive/Transportation
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Automotive Transportation
Full-Time Courses
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
BUS OPERATORS TRAINING
(COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S
LICENSE W/PASSENGER
ENDORSEMENT)
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain,
and repair automobiles and light trucks that run
on gasoline, electricity or alternative fuels such
as ethanol. Automotive service technicians’ and
This course has been developed in cooperation
mechanics’ responsibilities have evolved from
with the Centre Area Transportation Authority
simple mechanical repairs to high-level technol-
(CATA) to provide “soft skills” and customer
ogy-related work. The increasing sophistication
service training in addition to training in the safe
of automobiles requires workers who can use
operation of passenger buses. Classroom instruc-
computerized shop equipment and work with elec-
tion will also prepare students to take the written
tronic components while maintaining their skills
portion of their CDL exam. After receiving the
with traditional hand tools.
CDL permit, students will receive on-road as well
Today, integrated electronic systems and
as off-road driver skills training. Upon completion
complex computers regulate vehicles and their
of this training program, students will be prepared
performance while on the road. Technicians must
for employment as a driver of passenger buses,
have an increasingly broad knowledge of how
both in mMass Transit and Charter Motor
vehicles complex components work and interact.
Coach companies.
They also must be able to work with electronic
Cost: $3,495 Hours: 160 Code: 49.0205 diagnostic equipment, digital manuals and reference materials.
Start date: Monthly CPI’s Automotive Technology Program is de-
Schedule: Contact the Adult and Continuing
Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207)
signed to provide the necessary educational
background and practical training to repair today’s
automobiles and light trucks. Theoretical knowlprovide students with the occupational skills
CLASS A CDL (COMMERCIAL
DRIVER’S LICENSE)
needed to be successful.
At CPI adults can earn a Class A-Commercial
edge and practical experience are combined to
Driver’s License. A trained instructor provides all
Cost: $6,695 Hours: 900 Code: 47.0604 the training you need to become a professional
Start date: 9/8/2015
truck driver. Recruiters from many companies will
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
visit students at the school, and visits to various
Tools and Books: Additional
companies in the region will be part of the on-road
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Automotive Transportation
Full-Time Courses
CONTINUED
training. This is the ideal program for all heavy
require CDL, but not long enough for competent
truck jobs including Tri-Axle Dump Trucks. The
shifting skills needed for heavy trucks such as Tri-
level of shifting skill a non-synchronized heavy
Axle Dumps and Water Trucks.
truck requires is generally not achieved in the
Cost: $3,495 Hours: 160 Code: 49.0205
B format courses. A dump towing a trailer over
Start Date: First Monday of every month
10,000 lbs. requires an “A” CDL.
Schedule: Please check the website for
Cost: $6,150 Hours: 320 Code: 49.0205
additional information or contact the
Start Date: First Monday of every month
Adult and Continuing Education Office
Schedule: Please check the website for
at 814-359-2793 (207).
additional information or contact the
Adult and Continuing Education Office
COLLISION REPAIR
TECHNOLOGY
at 814-359-2793 (207).
Text: Included
As quickly as the body style of today’s vehicles
Fees: Additional
change, so do the skills and technology required
to return them to their pre-accident condition.
Congratulations to the 2014 Class A CDL
Program
graduates – 100% job placement!
The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Program at CPI offers state-of-the-art training in
CLASS B CDL (COMMERCIAL
DRIVER’S LICENSE)
collision repair and refinishing that will prepare
This course is designed to prepare students for
including damage analysis, body repair, and refin-
the Class B Commercial Driver’s License test.
ishing. The I-CAR enhanced delivery curriculum
Classroom instruction will help prepare students
is used as a standard for classroom training that
for the written portion of the test. After students
prepares students for I-CAR and ASE certifica-
pass the written test and receive a permit, on-road
tion. Today’s increasingly complex vehicle designs
driver training will prepare students for the road
challenge students to develop and utilize the skills
test component of the skills test. Also covered will
required to excel in this high demand job market.
be hands-on pre-trip and off-road skills develop-
Cost: $6,150 Hours: 900 Code: 47.0603
students to repair today’s complex vehicles. This
program offers theory and hands-on training
ment to prepare for the vehicle inspection and
Start Date: 9/8/2015
basic skills component of the skills test. This B
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
program is reasonable for automatic transmission
“B” trucks not towing a trailer over 10,000 lbs. It’s
Tools: Additional
well suited for people who want to bid on jobs that
Text: Additional
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Automotive Transportation
Continuing Education Courses
PENNDOT CDL SKILLS TEST
(3RD PARTY TESTING)
OTHER INFORMATION
CDL Skills Examinations are scheduled through
CPI’s Adult and Continuing Education Office at
CPI is now authorized by PennDOT to provide the
(814) 359-2793
skills portion of a Commercial Driver’s License
e-mail: [email protected].
exam. Your CDL driving test can now be conveniently scheduled at CPI; using either your equip-
Applications for CDL Skills Examinations
ment or CPI’s. Fees for testing are as follows:
are available online at
www.cpi.edu
FEE SCHEDULE
or by contacting the Adult and
• Non-refundable application fee
Continuing Education office.
(applies to total cost of all tests):
$60
Please allow a minimum of 2 days for
scheduling your skills examination.
• Skills test without CPI equipment: $204
• Skills test with CPI equipment:
$329
• Re-test without CPI equipment:
$69
• Re-test with CPI equipment:
$129
CPI accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover, as
well as other payment methods for 3rd Party CDL
Skills Examinations.
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Automotive Transportation
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
CATEGORY 4 TESTING:
ENHANCED VEHICLE SAFETY
INSPECTOR & CERTIFIED
DOCUMENT REVIEWER
inspect and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s
license. Students wishing to inspect CDL vehicles
must have a valid Pennsylvania CDL License.
Cost: $190 (one category) - additional categories
available for $40 each.
A certified EVSI is authorized to perform
Hours: 20 (9 hours Theory - plus tool and procedure demonstrations, written exams, and
tactile time
enhanced vehicle safety inspections and review
title applications and supporting documentation
for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of a
Code: 47.0604
branded vehicle title for reconstructed, specially
constructed, modified, flood, recovered theft,
Start Date: 3/16/2015*
collectible vehicles, and street rods. A CDR is au-
Schedule: 3/16/2015, 3/17, 3/18, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
thorized to review title applications and supporting documentation pertaining to a branded vehicle
*Date subject to change.
title, but is not authorized to perform the actual
enhanced vehicle inspections on the branded title
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION
(OBD II)
vehicle. This is a self-study course.
Cost: $40
Hours: 1
Code: 47.0604
Schedule: Classes held on demand, please con-
For automotive technicians aspiring to become an
OBD II emission certified technician. this course
will include theory of various “state-wide” emission tests and a general overview of emission analyzer. OBD II certification supersedes Northern
Region Emission certification. All PA safety and
OBDII emission retests fees MUST be paid upon
registration, and a minimum prior notice of 48
hours for a cancellation to be eligible for a refund.
tact the Adult and Continuing Education Office
at 814-359-2793 (207).
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
“SAFETY” INSPECTION
For auto technicians needing the PA State
“Safety” inspection mechanic certification, this
course includes 3 hours of hands-on brake and
Cost: $199
suspension systems and preparation for the exam.
Hours: 16
Code: 47.0604
Students entering this program must have a
Start Date: 1/12/2015
general knowledge of the vehicle that they wish to
Schedule: 1/12/2015, 1/15, 1/13, 1/19, 1/20, 1/26
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Automotive Transportation
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION
(OBD II) - RECERTIFICATION
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
This course will cover basic small engine repairs.
The course will cover troubleshooting and repairing engine components and systems, as well as,
inspecting and repairing small engine fuel systems. Students will also have the opportunity to
work with ignition systems and electrical circuits.
For automotive technicians desiring to renew their
current OBD II emissions certification. Course
includes theory in preparation for the final exam.
Students MUST have completed the OBD II
course, Northern Region Emissions recertification not applicable to this course. All PA safety
and OBDII emission retests fees MUST be paid
upon registration and a minimum prior notice of 48
hours for a cancellation to be eligible for a refund.
Cost: $80 Hours: 4
Cost: $329 Hours: 70 Code: 47.0604
Start Date: Contact the Adult and
Continuing Education Office at 814.359.2793 (207)
for information.
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Code: 47.0604
Start Dates: 2/10/15 and 4/20/15
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NORTHERN REGION
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION
- GAS CAP/VISUAL
For automotive technicians wanting to obtain
Northern Region Emission Certification ONLY.
This is a self-study computer based test (www.
delphi-iss.com/paim) for the eight county northern
region required emissions.
Cost: $15 Code: 47.0604
Schedule: Contact the Adult and Continuing
Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207) to
schedule test.
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Construction Trades
CPI has partnered with Case Construction Equipment to offer students training
on today’s technology. This partnership ensures CPI will always have the current
technology available to use as training aids on the newest equipment industry has
to offer. Additionally, Case Construction Equipment provides the latest industry
equipment instructor training.
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Construction Trades
Full-Time Courses
CARPENTRY AND BUILDING
TECHNICIAN
equipment used in the trucking, agriculture, and
heavy equipment fields. This course will provide
students with the opportunity to obtain their Commercial Driver License (CDL B) and PA State Inspection with Category 3 (Medium to Heavy Bus/
Truck) component. Other certifications include S/
P2, MACS 609 Mobile Refrigerant Certification,
and OBDII Statewide Emissions Certification.
Students in the carpentry program have the opportunity to earn one or more industry recognized
certifications which qualify them for a variety of
apprenticeships or entry-level positions. Course
content covers shop and occupational safety,
careers as a carpenter/cabinetmaker, use of hand
tools, portable hand tools, stationary power woodworking machines, fasteners, lumber, blueprint
reading and building codes, building and installing
foundation forms, layout cutting and installing of
floor and sill framing, layout cutting and installing of wall and partition framing, layout cutting
and installing of ceiling framing, layout cutting
and installing of roof framing, roofing materials,
and application and exterior wall coverings and
trim. This course includes 30 hours of general
construction outreach training in accordance
with guidelines provided by the OSHA Training
Institute.
Cost: $6,450
Hours: 900
Cost: $9,895
Hours: 1106
Code: 47.0605
Start Dates: 1/15/2015 and 8/3/2015*
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tools and Text: Additional
CDL physical and
drug screen included.
*Date subject to change.
100% job
placement!
– 2014 Diesel
Technician
Program!
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS WITH CLASS A
CDL OPERATORS LICENSE
This course is designed to provide students with
an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of heavy
equipment. The topics of study include an introduction to the broad field of the construction
industry and the many job opportunities available. Safety during maintenance and operation
procedures will be taught and stressed. The class
will address how to perform trench work and how
to prepare, layout, excavate, and back fill building
sites. Students will also discuss related OSHA
rules and regulations. This training will prepare
students for work in such occupations as heavy
equipment operation, road construction, quarry
work, landscaping, and a host of other employment
fields. Students will also have the opportunity
Code: 48.0701
Start Date: 9/8/2015
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Text: Additional
DIESEL TECHNICIAN
Students enrolled in this eleven month program
will receive instruction in basic engines, transmissions, torque converters and power transmissions,
brake systems, hydraulics, electrical systems,
engine overhaul, fuel systems, and air conditioning. Instruction covers how to service, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel engine powered
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Construction Trades
Full-Time Courses
MASONRY
to obtain their CDL Class A license through
this program.
Cost: $10,485
Hours: 608 Code: 47.0302
Two classes offered:
Schedule:
Start Date: 2/2/2015 – 6/11/2015
Monday – Friday 3:15 PM – 9:45 PM
6/15/2015 – 7/30/2015
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule:
Start Date: 8/3/2015 – 8/28/2015
Mondays – Fridays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
8/31/2015 – 2/28/2016
Mondays – Thursday 3:15 PM – 9:45 PM
Text: Additional
A program that prepares individuals to apply
technical knowledge and skills to repair, install,
service, and maintain the operating condition
of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration
systems. This program includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment
and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and
electronics as they relate to the repair of heating,
air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Cost: $8195 Hours: 900 Code: 47.0201
Schedule: Mondays – Thursdays
7 AM – 4 PM*
Text and Tools: Additional
* Hours subject
to change.
Students in the masonry program have the opportunity to earn one or more industry recognized
certifications which can qualify them for a variety
of apprenticeships or entry-level positions. Course
content includes basic surveying, site preparation and layout, blueprint reading and specification, principles of masonry, basic stone cutting,
building forms for concrete, placing and finishing concrete, footers, foundation, floors, steps,
sidewalks, and patios, construction materials and
application, construction estimating, residential
construction planning and scheduling, and OSHA
on the job safety practices.
Cost: $6,450 Hours: 900 Code: 46.0101
Start Date: 9/8/2015
HEATING, VENTILATION,
& AIR CONDITIONING/
REFRIGERATION
Start Date: 9/8/2015
CONTINUED
2014
HVAC/R
graduation
class
– 100% job
placement!
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tools and Books: Additional
PRECISION MACHINE
TECHNOLOGY
This course is designed to provide students with
an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of machining equipment. The course will cover measuring/
inspection, blueprint reading, drill press, manual
lathes, manual mills, manual grinders, CNC mills
and CNC lathe, as well as safety and much more.
Complex machine setups allowing close tolerances (up to +/- .0005) and how to utilize a CAD/
CAM system such as Mastercam will also be
covered. With this course, students will have the
opportunity to earn four or more National Institute
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• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
of Metalworking Skills Certifications.
Cost: $6,450Hours: 900 Code: 48.0501
Cost: $415
Start Date: 9/8/2015
Start: 2/17/2015
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
Schedule: T
uesdays and Thursdays
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Hours: 42
Code: 48.0508
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NIMS Credential Fees: Additional
Students can specify a welding process.
MACHINING BASICS
STRUCTURAL WELDING
This course will cover hands-on basic machining
techniques. The basic portion of the course will
cover: measuring/inspection, blueprint reading, drill presses, manual lathers, manual mills,
manual grinders, CNC mills and CNC lathe as
well as safety and equipment set-up.
This welding course will follow American Welding
Society (AWS) guidelines and it will incorporate
an AWS certification examination into the curriculum. This course will cover symbols, theory,
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxy acetylene
cutting, plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc cutting. Student will learn welding safety practices,
equipment set-up, weld quality, joint-fit-up, weld
symbols, print reading, properties of metal, and
trade math. Weld joints will include: multi-pass
welds on tee-joints and various types of groove
welds.
Cost: $389 Hours: 40
Code: 48.0501
Start Date: 2/16/2015
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WELDING
Cost: $8,150 Hours: 900 Code: 48.0508
This course is geared toward helping the Novice
welder or a welder preparing for a certification
test, and is designed to fit the students’ needs.
The following topics and demonstrations that will
be covered in the 42 hour course are as
follows:
Start Date: 9/8/2015
Schedule: Mondays–Fridays
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tools: Additional
• Arc welding and Oxy-acetylene cutting safety
and equipment set-up
• H
ow to weld various types of metals such asmild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• D
emonstrations will be given in the following
welding and cutting processes:
PIPE WELDING
This course is designed to meet either ASME or
API standards for welding of carbon steel pipe.
Either course will involve 60 hours of training, 80%
booth instruction, 20% lecture.
Prerequisites:
• Oxy-acetylene cutting, welding, brazing
a. Students must provide proof of passing both
• Plasma cutting
3G and 4G weld tests on plate steel.
• Air carbon Arc
b. Those students not having documentation of
• S
hield Metal Arc welding and electrode
selection
passing the above tests shall be required to
weld sample tests in the specified positions
and be inspected by the instructor either to
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• F
lux-core Arc Welding with gas shielding and
non-shielded
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Construction Trades
Full-Time Courses
ASME or API standards to enter the course.
The cost of this test is not included in the
tuition for this program.
CONTINUED
tor sizes and over current devices, ground-fault
circuit interrupters and hands-on experience of
proper connections for electrical wiring.
c. Students must specify the course in which
Cost: $298
they shall be instructed in either ASME
or API.
Hours: 30
Code: 46.0302
Start Date: 2/16/2015
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
ASME Course Content:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fundamentals of welding pipe 2G, 5G, and 6G
RESIDENTIAL WIRING,
ADVANCED
a. proper fit-up
b. joint preparation
c. tacking
b. joint preparation
This 30 hour course addresses advanced residential wiring including, total installations of serviceentrance requirements with local utilities and the
National Electrical Code, grounding requirements
for residential wiring , special-purpose outlets,
electrical heating and air conditioning requirements, fire alarm and smoke detector systems and
hands-on experience for service entrances and
wiring methods.
c. tacking
Cost: $265
d. electrode selection
Start Date: 3/23/2015
e. root, fill and cover pass with both E6010 and
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
d. electrode selection
e. root, fill and cover pass with both E6010 and
E7018 electrodes
API Course Content:
Fundamentals of welding pipe 2G, 5G, and 6G
a. proper fit-up
E8010 electrodes
Cost: $838
Hours: 60
Hours: 30
Code: 46.0302
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Code: 48.0508
PLUMBING, BASIC
Start Date: 4/7/2015
Schedule: T
uesdays and Thursdays
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
RESIDENTIAL WIRING, BASIC
This 30 hour course addresses basic residential
wiring including, basic knowledge of wiring receptacles, single pole switching, 3-way switching and
4-way switching. The class will also cover branch
circuit requirements for residential wiring, conduc-
This course covers layouts, planning of residential
plumbing systems – including water, sewer, and
drainage. Some practical areas include: selection
of fittings, pipe soldering, and assembly of plastic
pipe. Students learn how to install sinks, tubs,
showers, and toilets. Residential plumbing code
and materials will also be covered.
Cost: $280
Hours: 30
Start Date: 3/9/2015
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Manufacturing Training:
Certifications & Skill Competencies
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology
(CPI) has been approved as a “M-Listed” Manufacturing
Technician training school by the Manufacturing Institute,
the Research and Education arm of the National Association
of Manufacturers (NAM). The M-List recognizes
community colleges, technical schools, and universities
that offer students the opportunity to earn NAM-Endorsed
Manufacturing Skills Certifications as a standard part of
their manufacturing training. CPI is one of five Pennsylvania
schools on the M-List and is the only M-Listed school in
Central PA.
Specific manufacturing skills training and certifications
offered by CPI include:
CPI
540 North Harrison RD, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
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814-359-2793 (207)
Fax: 814-359-3489
Food & Beverage
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Chef - Food
Full-Time Courses
CULINARY ARTS
The curriculum prepares students for employment
related to commercial food services and culinary
arts. Specialized learning units include theory and
work experience in the major areas of cooking,
baking, nutrition, sanitation, food and beverage
purchasing, management, and organizational
skills. Experience is also gained in front-of-house
skills including waiting on tables and cashiering,
care and use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation
in food handling in a commercial and institutional
setting. Students will have the opportunity to
receive the ServSafe certification.
Cost: $6,450 Hours: 900 Code: 12.0503
Start Date: 9/8/2015
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Text: Additional
WOW! The Culinary Arts Program
had
100% job placement in 2014!
Continuing Education Courses
COOKING AT HOME –
MADE EASY!
GOURMET COOKING –
SPECIALTY PASTRIES
This course is designed for anyone who would like
to become more comfortable in the kitchen. Each
session will include an appetizer, main dish, and
dessert. Students will enjoy the dishes made at
the end of each session. Ingredients for meals are
included in the cost of the course.
During this course students will learn how to
make a variety of pastries including various puff
pastry products, chocolate triangle pastries,
napoleons, pate a choux, tarts, specialty desserts (chocolate decadence, tiramisu, ganache
tortes, etc.) and pies, different plating techniques,
and garnishes. Ingredients are supplied for this
course, however, students may be required to
purchase specialty tools, supplies, etc.
Cost: $135
Hours: 12
Start Date: 3/18/2015
Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $135 Hours: 12
Start Date: 4/1/2015
Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Chef - Food
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
SERVSAFE
FOOD HANDLERS COURSE
Sponsored by the
National Restaurant Association
SERVSAFE
REFRESHER COURSE
Sponsored by the
National Restaurant Association
This course contains everything needed to
strengthen and update the food safety and sanitation in your facility.
This course contains everything needed to
strengthen and update the food safety and sanitation in your facility. The latest developments and
procedures, current governmental standards
and emerging issues are covered, including the
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
system of food safety. HACCP, developed for food
manufacturing, is rapidly becoming the system of
choice for food service as well. Upon successful
completion of the course, the student will receive
the ServSafe jurisdictions that require training or
certification.
The latest developments and procedures, current
governmental standards and emerging issues are
covered, including the Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Point (HACCP) system of food safety.
HACCP, developed for food manufacturing, is
rapidly becoming the system of choice for food
service as well. Restaurants in Pennsylvania are
required to have at least one of their employees
ServSafe certified.
Upon successful completion of the course, the
student will receive the ServSafe food safety
certificate, recognized by 95% of state and local
jurisdictions that require training or certification.
CPI will train your employees at your establishment on your schedule!
Cost: $313
Hours: 16
Cost: $173
Hours: 10
Code: 12.0504
Start Date: Please check the website for
additional information or contact the
Adult and Continuing Education Office
at 814-359-2793 (207).
Text: Included
Code: 12.0504
Start Date: Please check the website for additional information or contact the Adult and
Continuing Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207).
Text: Additional
*Source: Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
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Health
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Health
Full-Time Courses
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
The 2014 Dental Assisting Program
had
100% job placement!
Based on identified occupational needs, the mission of the Dental Assisting program is to prepare
adults to be academically competent, prepare
for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam*
through the Dental Assistant National Board
(DANB), and to make students occupationally
proficient for employment; as well as having a
sound foundation for continued learning.
The Dental Assisting program integrates lectures,
demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to
teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy
and physiology, chair side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. The program also covers pharmacology, oral
pathology, dental anatomy, computer introduction,
medical/dental emergencies, dental office business procedures, legal/ethical management, and
communications. Experience gained in the Dental
Assisting program prepares students to take the
National certification testing, in dental radiology
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PROGRAM
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled allied health
practitioners who work in physician’s offices,
hospitals, and medical clinics. Students will learn
the complex interactions that occur between the
medical assistant, physician, patient, family members, and office staff. Front office skills include
scheduling appointments, answering telephones,
insurance billing and coding, components of a
medical record, and finances. In clinical, students
learn how to prepare patients for examinations,
take vital signs, learn instruments, perform EKG/
ECG’s, assist physicians with minor surgeries,
draw blood, administer tests and treatments, give
injections and medications, assist with patient
education, and maintain electronic medical records (EMRs).
Cost: $8,785 Hours: 900
CPI’s Medical Assistant Program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)
upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756,
(727) 210-2350.
Certifications: BLS Healthcare CPR + OSHA
Cost: $9,285 Hours: 1184 Code: 541.0801
Start Date: 9/8/2015*
Start Date: 9/8/2015 – 8/5/2016
Schedule: Mondays – Thursdays
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
and infection control, which are required prior to
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam through
DANB.*
*Work experience is required in addition to the
academic training.
* DANB, RAD, & ICE * Subject to passing
8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Text and Exams: Additional
*Date subject to change.
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health field. See the website for further infor-
Text and Fees: Additional (Approx. $1,000)
*Students are required to take the AAMA’s Certified Medical Assistant exam for CMA(AAMA)
eligibility and may also opt to sit for the National
Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT) exam.
mation regarding admission into this class.
Cost: $14,325 Hours: 1560 Code: 51.1613
Start Date: 1/12/2016
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays
Classroom: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Clinical: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
PRACTICAL NURSING –
FULL TIME
Texts and Uniforms: Additional
The Practical Nursing Program is a one (1) year
adult education program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Theory and clinical
experiences are interfaced to prepare students for
the state licensing examination and working in the
PRACTICAL NURSING –
PART TIME
See the CPI website, www.cpi.edu, for
further information regarding admission into
this class.
Health
Continuing Education Courses
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
diagnoses (ICD9 and 10) and Current Proce-
This course is designed to give the students an introduction to the organization of the human body
dural Terminology (CPT-4) for the purpose of
reimbursement from third party payers. They
will combine knowledge of human anatomy
at its molecular, cellular, and tissue level. Struc-
and physiology and medical terminology in
ture and function of body systems are discussed.
determining specific codes for each diagnosis
Cost: $569 Hours: 72
and procedure for the purpose of processing
Start Date: 9/8/2015
claims to third party payers such as insurance
Schedule: Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
companies and Medicare. Prior experience in
Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physi-
Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
ology are recommended.
Friday Labs: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Cost: $315 Hours: 36
Text: Additional
Start Date: 12/7/2015
BASIC INSURANCE CODING
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This course introduces students to the complex
Text: Additional
world of medical billing. Students will code
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Health
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
MEDICAL DATA ENTRY
(MEDISOFT)
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION/
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL
RECORDS (EMR)
This course is instruction in the use of Medical Office Automation software (Medisoft) for
scheduling and managing appointments, recording payments, using electronic medical records
for billing purposes, registering patient information, billing electronically and generating various
practice reports.
Cost: $425
Hours: 48
Start Date: 3/15/2016
Schedule: T
uesdays and Thursdays
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Text: Additional
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
Instruction will include medical ethics and related
issues, legal guidelines, and requirements for
healthcare. Students will learn to identify and respond to issues of confidentiality, perform within
legal and ethical boundaries, and document appropriately. Ethical issues will be explored within the
context of current laws and cases which structure
medical practice.
Cost: $315
Hours: 36
Start Date: 12/8/2015
Schedule: T
uesdays and Thursdays
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
This course incorporates medical transcription
and electronic medical records. The first half of
this course utilizes word processing to transcribe
dictated material utilizing foot pedals, headsets,
and pre-recorded medical dictation recordings.
Medical terminology and typing is required to
complete a variety of medical documents that
include: History and Physicals, X-ray Reports,
Operative Reports just to name a few. The second
half of this course serves as an introduction to
electronic medical records utilizing computer
software (MedTrak) in which students will learn to
input and navigate patient chart information and
physician orders. Medicare’s “Meaningful use”
regulations will be addressed. It is recommended
that students have prior experience in keyboarding/typing prior to enrolling in this course.
Please contact the Adult Education Office at
814-359-2793 (207) for information on available
keyboarding classes.
Cost: $379
Hours: 36
Start Date: 12/8/2015
Schedule: T
uesdays and Thursdays
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Text: Additional
Text: Additional
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Health
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course is designed to give the students a
working knowledge of medical terms. Students
will be presented with a systematic introduction
to medical terms with an emphasis on definitions,
spelling and pronunciation. Medical terms will
be broken down into prefixes, suffixes and word
roots which can then help define medical terms
correctly. Students will develop a knowledge base
for building medical terms using word parts and
will acquire a working knowledge of a medical
vocabulary used by healthcare professionals to
communicate information accurately.
Cost: $315
Hours: 36
Start Date: 9/9/2015
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Text: Additional
NURSE AIDE TRAINING DAYTIME
tion exam. Students must have Act 14 clearance,
physical, and 2 step PPD test prior to enrollment.
Cost: $895
Start Dates: 1/20/2015 and 4/14/2015
Hours: TBA - Please contact the Adult and Continuing Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207)
Schedule: TBA
Exam: Additional fee
NURSE AIDE TRAINING EVENING
This course is for anyone wanting to work as a
certified nurse aide. The course includes 40 hours
of classroom instruction, 25 hours lab, and 55
hours of clinical experience. After completion,
the students will have the opportunity to take the
nurse aide certification exam. Students must have
Act 14 clearance, physical, and 2 step PPD test
prior to enrollment.
Cost: $895
This course is for anyone wanting to work as a
certified nurse aide. This course offers 40 hours
of classroom instruction, 25 hours of lab, and 55
hours of clinical experience. After completion, students will be able to take the nurse aide certifica-
Hours: 120 Code: 51.1614
Hours: 120 Code: 51.1614
Start Date: TBA - Please contact the Adult and
Continuing Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207)
Hours: TBA
Exam: Additional fee
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
Full-Time Courses
COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology is the art and science of hair, skin,
and nail care, and deals with hair cutting and styling, permanent waving, hair coloring, and chemical
relaxing for men and women.
The Cosmetology program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology also
includes instruction in manicuring, nail application, nail art, facials, skin analysis, and make-up
application.
A state license must be obtained before becoming a cosmetologist, manicurist, or cosmetician.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain 3
professional licensures: 1250 hours of training
must be completed prior to being eligible for the
license examination for cosmetology, 200 hours for
manicurist, and 300 hours for esthetician (make-up
applications).
Students can enroll at CPI at any time to complete
their State Board hours requirement. Contact
the Adult and Continuing Education office at
814.359.2793 (207) for more information.
Cost: $8,895 Hours: 1250
COSMETOLOGY TEACHERS
TRAINING PROGRAM
This course is designed to prepare students to be
licensed instructors in the State of Pennsylvania.
The 600 hours will help potential instructors to
obtain the necessary knowledge to train student
stylists and hairdressers. Students will learn how
to prepare, organize, and present course content.
The completion of the course work will allow a
graduate to take the Pennsylvania State Board
Examination to become a licensed cosmetology
instructor. The student must complete a minimum
of 500 clock hours. There will be some daytime
hours required.
Cost: $4,895
Hours: 600
Start Date: Quarterly enrollments
Schedule: Mondays – Thursdays
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
(Summer hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1250
hours of cosmetology training.
Text: Additional
Start date: Quarterly enrollments
Schedule: Mondays – Thursdays
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
June – August/Mondays –Thursdays
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Cosmetology
Full-Time Courses
CONTINUED
NAIL TECHNICIAN
SKIN CARE
This course will prepare students for the fast
growing, high paying profession of Nail Technician. After successfully completing this course
students will be eligible to take the state board
examination. All hours earned by the students are
registered and held by the state board of cosmetology for ten years. Students may take their state
board examination anytime within that ten-year
period.
This course will prepare students for the profession of Esthetician. The popularity of this career is
increasing with the awareness of a client’s needs
for healthy, youthful skin and the growing popularity of day spas. After successfully completing this
course students will be eligible to take the state
board examination. All hours earned by the students are registered and held by the state board
of cosmetology for ten years. Students may take
their state board examination any time within that
ten-year period.
Cost: $1,745 Hours: 200
Start Date: Quarterly enrollments
Schedule:Mondays – Thursdays
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM*
*Summer hours – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $2645 Hours: 300
Start Date: Quarterly enrollments
Schedule:Mondays – Thursdays
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM*
*Summer hours – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Landscape/Horticulture
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Landscape/Horticulture
Full-Time Courses
LANDSCAPE / HORTICULTURE
PROGRAM
HARDSCAPING
The Landscape / Horticulture Program prepares
students for employment as a Landscape Gardener; Landscape Technician; Landscape Management Technician; Greenskeeper II, or related
occupations in agriculture and farming, as well as
sales-related positions. CPI’s program provides
students with the opportunity to earn their Pesticide Certification with Category 6 or 7; as well as
training in hardscaping, pavers, retaining walls
and construction, landscape design, as well as a
breakdown of drawings, specs, and reading a plan.
Program training also includes information about
water features, plant selection and ID, landscape
installs, construction, maintenance, and sustainable landscapes.
Students will also receive training in nursery
and greenhouse operations; including plant
production, crop rotation, interior plants, and
plant propagation. Students receive component
training in floral design and setting up a shop.
The final component of this training program
provides students with training on small engine
repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting (2 and 4
cycle engines). Students will also learn to operate
trade-specific equipment, such as a backhoe, skid
steer, and trackhoe. As with all CPI career programs, career readiness training is also included
in the Landscape / Horticulture Program.
Learn the trade secrets of Hardscaping in this
two-day, hands-on course. Act 48 credit available.
Course features:
• Overview of products
• Hands-on class time (handle material-tool basics - design and layout)
• Paver patterns - types of pavers - retaining
wall block
• E.P. Henry & Centre Hall Mason Supply reps
onsite to answer questions
• Material installation
• Properbase material - base - compaction equipment - build project
• Each team will build a retaining wall
• Proper tool usage - installation material
• Learn to build your own backyard retreat
Cost: $89 (includes Saturday lunch)
Schedule: Friday, 3/27/2015 - Saturday, 3/28/2015
Hours: TBA - Please check the website for
Cost: $6450 Hours: 900
Start Date: 9/8/2015
Schedule: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Text and Certification Fees: Additional
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additional information or contact the
Adult and Continuing Education Office
at 814-359-2793 (207).
Testing/Certification
Additional Courses
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AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
(AWS) D1.1 WELDING
CERTIFICATION TESTING
LETHAL WEAPONS
CERTIFICATION
CPI offers timed (6 hours) AWS D1.1 Certification
testing. Welders must bring proper safety gear
(hoods, gloves, sleeves, etc...) and tools (chipping
hammer, wire brush, etc...) with them for testing.
Test material and electrodes to the D1.1 code will
be provided. Successful completers will receive
nationally recognized AWS certification and
credentials. AWS Qualification Exams $309 per
position.
Cost: $339
Code: 48.0508
Schedule: Please check the website for additional information or contact the Adult and Continuing
Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207).
EPA REFRIGERATION
TRAINING, EXAM PREP
AND EXAM
The class is designed to train and prepare
students to take the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Exam. Training covers safe and
legal methods for handling refrigerants and EPA
regulations. The course includes a proctored EPA
certification examination.
Cost: $293 Hours: 16 (self-study included) Code: 15.0501
Schedule: Varies – Contact the Adult and Continuing Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207).
This course is designed for people in private
security jobs who must carry a lethal weapon in
the course of duty. Topics include: crime codes,
laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms training and qualification, and court testimony. Each
student entering the Lethal Weapons Certification
Program must have the approval from the Pennsylvania State Police before they can enter the class.
You can get the application, psychological and
physical forms at www.lethalweapons.state.pa.us.
This course must be completed within six months
of the date on the student’s approval letter.
Cost: $366
LETHAL WEAPONS
RECERTIFICATION
For agents who need their certification renewed.
Updates include: search and seizure, laws of arrest, crimes codes update and firearms update.
This course must be completed within six months
of the date on the student’s approval letter.
Cost: $108
Hours: 8
Code: 43.0107
Schedule: Please check the website for additional
information or contact the Adult and Continuing
Education Office at 814-359-2793 (207).
Train and take the 609 certification required for
automotive A/C systems.
Hours: 9
Code: 43.0107
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Mondays and
Wednesday and one weekend. Schedule will be
mailed when enrolled.
MACS 609 AUTOMOTIVE
CERTIFICATION
Cost: $164
Hours: 43
Start Date: 3/2/2015
Code: 43.0107
Start Date: 3/19/2015
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Please check the
website for additional information or contact
the Adult and continuing Education Office at
814-359-2793 (207).
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Centre County Public
Safety Training Center
CPI is a premier provider of regional
safety training. Through a partnership
with Center County government, CPI operates the Centre County Pubic Safety
Training Center (CCPSTC) adjacent to
the campus. This 18-acre comprehensive
facility is the result of a regional effort to
provide classroom and hands-on safety;
training to industry, emergency services,
firefighters, and hazardous materials
workers from across the state. In 2010,
nearly 4,300 first responders were trained
at the safety center.
Our Instructors are certified/approved by
the one of the following:
Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, PEC,
American Heart Association, and CPI.
CCPSTC/CPI provides flexibility in
scheduling and locations of our programs, and allows organizations to
schedule training when it best fits their
needs. Organizations can also choose to
use our state-of-the-art training facility
or their own facility to conduct
the training.
The CCPSTC - with its burn building, drill tower, and EVOC driving center is an existing “go-to” location for safety training.
For further scheduling information, contact Rob Balsamo at
814-359-2095 or [email protected].
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CCPSTC - Courses
SAFELAND BASIC
The PEC Basic Orientation safety awareness
course includes both SafeGulf and SafeLand. PEC
Basic was designed to take the place of multiple
Operator orientations and to give each student a
general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and
gas industry, upstream, downstream, onshore or
offshore. This one-day program meets API RP 75
& API RP T-1 requirements and provides a basic
understanding at an awareness level of certain
general safety information that an employee
should know before entering a company facility
and while performing his/her assigned work duties. Over 25 of the leading oil and gas operators
accept this orientation as it meets their requirements. Upon successful completion of the course,
each student is issued a picture ID with a unique
barcode. The student information is then stored in
an online database.
Cost: $100
Hours: 10
Min Class size: 5
Enforcement) safety training requirements. Material presentation is structured to build on common
content in a high intensity three day format. The
instructor led interactive training will certify you
in training levels beyond awareness level. Each
student receives documentation of completion
in the form of a PEC picture ID and a certificate
of completion. The student’s information will be
entered into the PEC Training Tracker database.
This documentation is available via the internet
through the PEC Training Tracker site.
Cost: $190
Hours: 24
Min Class size: 5
Code: 43.0203
SAFELAND CORE REFRESHER
The PEC Core Compliance Refresher course can
be utilized to keep an employee’s training records
current. A student must have previously completed the Core Compliance program.
Cost: $100
Code: 43.0203
Hours: 10
Min Class size: 5
Date: TBD - Please call (814) 359-2095
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Code: 43.0203
FIRE BRIGADE REFRESHER
SAFELAND CORE
The PEC Core Compliance program brings
together the health, safety and environmental
training certifications (OSHA and BOEMRE) most
requested by oil field operators and other host
employers. PEC Core Compliance is SafeGulf and
SafeLand accredited and is accepted by every
major and most mid-major operators in the USA,
Canada and Qatar. This in depth training program
will ensure your employees are compliant with
your customers’, OSHA and BOEMRE (Bureau
of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and
The industrial fire brigade member is instructed
in the skills necessary to function as a member
of an interior structural fire brigade as defined by
OSHA’s Fire Brigade Regulations. Topics include:
hose line advancement, extinguisher selection
and use, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and salvage practices. Practical
application of these skills in a “hands-on” manner
is provided.
Cost: Scheduled company training only
Hours: 8
Min Class size: 15
Code: 43.0203
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
This hour long program covers the OSHA 29 CFR
1910.157 standard “Portable Fire Extinguishers”.
Topic areas will included: Fire Behavior, Fire
Stages, Fire Classes, Extinguisher Types, and
Extinguishment. Following the classroom session,
students will take part in a practical evolution.
Students will be shown and allowed to extinguish
real fires. Courses conducted for Industry will
also cover the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standard
and how it applies to your place of business.
Cost: $30 Hours: 1
Cost: Scheduled company training only Hours: 40
Min Class size: 5
HAZWOPPER REFRESHER
Min Class size: 5
Date: TBD - Please call (814) 359-2095
Time: 9:00 AM –10:00 AM & 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Code: 43.0203
HAZWOPPER 24HR – OPP’S
The primary target audiences for this course are
the First Responders charged with response actions associated with hazardous materials releases. Students will learn and adapt the knowledge
and skill requirements for effective scene and
response management. This program is designed
to train and educate the student in hazardous
materials response at the Hazardous Materials
Operations level and in accordance with NFPA
472 of 2008 and 29 CFR 1910.120. This program is
designed to give the first responder the necessary
skills to handle hazardous materials emergencies.
Cost: Scheduled company training only Hours: 24
and skill requirements for effective scene and
response management. This program is designed
to train and educate the student in hazardous
materials response at the Hazardous Materials
Technician level and in accordance with NFPA
472 of 2008 and 29 CFR 1910.120. This program is
designed to give the first responder the necessary
skills to handle hazardous materials emergencies.
Min Class size: 5
40HR –TECH
The primary target audiences for this course are
the First Responders charged with response actions associated with hazardous materials releases. Student will learn and adapt the knowledge
The primary target audiences for this course are
the First Responders who have successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Operations course.
Student will review the knowledge and skill
requirements for effective scene and response
management. This course will provide the First
Responder with the refresher training needed to
comply with NFPA 472 Competencies for the First
Responder at the Operations Level, and 29 CFR
1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response, (HAZWOPER), First
Responder Operations Level annual refresher
training.
Cost: Scheduled company training only Hours: 8
Min Class size: 5
FIRST AID
Heartsaver® First Aid is a classroom, videobased, instructor-led course that teaches students
critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency
medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn
skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.
Cost: $65
Hours: 4
Min Class size: 10
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CCPSTC Courses
CPR
Heartsaver® CPR AED is a classroom, videobased, instructor-led course that teaches adult
CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on an adult. This course teaches skills with
AHA’s research-proven Practice-While-Watching
(PWW) technique, which allows instructors to
observe the students, provide feedback and guide
the students’ learning of skills.
Cost: $60
FORK LIFT
Sitdown-Rider Counter Balance Units
This course is loaded with information and exercises accomplished in a four hour time frame. It
brings to light the theories and practices of safe
lift truck operations. You can be sure that the students will be challenged constantly to learn.
Hours: 4
Min Class size: 5
FALL PROTECTION
This 4-hour course covers the OSHA Fall Protection standards 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D and 29
CFR 1926 Subpart M for both General Industry
and Construction. Special attention will be given
to Personal Fall Arrest Systems. Participants
evaluate hazards and develop practical resolutions within the general industry and construction
environments. This training will give the participants the skills necessary to fulfill the role of
"competent person" as defined by OSHA for their
company.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Identify Fall Hazards in the Work Area
• Best Method of Fall Arrest or Fall Restraint
for Workers
• Properly Inspect, Assemble, and Maintain the
Fall Protection Systems
• Correct Procedures for the Handling, Storage,
and Securing of Tools and Materials
Cost: $125
Hours: 4
Min Class size: 5
CONFINED SPACE
Hours: 3
Min Class size: 10
Cost: $130
CONTINUED
This is a 4 hour program that covers subjects to
include the definition of a confined space, regulations, identification, needs, and techniques. Practical application of monitoring, ventilation and
retrieval systems will be practiced in real confined
space applications. OSHA's standard for confined
spaces, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part
1910.146 "Permit-Required Confined Spaces,"
effective April 15, 1993, contains the requirements
for practices and procedures to protect employees
in general industry from the hazards of entry into
permit-required confined spaces (i.e., permit spaces). The standard requires employers to develop
a written confined space entry permit program
and provide employee training. Upon completion
of this course the student shall have satisfied the
requirements for training in accordance with 29
CFR 1910.146(g) and other similar OSHA regulations. As a result of successfully completing this
training course students will be able to do the
following:
• Identify what types of areas are confined
spaces, including permit-required confined
spaces and non-permit spaces, and to define
each term.
• Identify the hazards commonly found in
confined spaces, including atmospheric
hazards and physical hazards.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the
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Entrant and Attendant as defined by OSHA
for various personnel during confined space
operations.
• Understand the use and need for a confined
space permit.
• Understand basic emergency activities
during a confined space emergency, including
the hierarchy of rescue.
Cost: $125
Hours: 4 for various personnel during confined space
operations.
• Understand the use and need for a confine
space permit.
• Understand basic emergency activities during
a confined space emergency, including the
hierarchy of rescue.
Cost: Scheduled company training only
Hours: 16
Min Class size: 10
Min Class size: 5
CONFINED SPACE
RESCUE REFRESHER
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
This is a 16 hour program that covers subjects
to include the definition of a confined space,
regulations, identification, needs, and techniques.
Practical application of monitoring, ventilation
and retrieval systems will be practiced in real
confined space applications. OSHA's standard
for confined spaces, Title 29 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 1910.146 "Permit-Required Confined Spaces," effective April 15, 1993, contains
the requirements for practices and procedures to
protect employees in general industry from the
hazards of entry into permit-required confined
spaces (i.e., permit spaces). The standard requires
employers to develop a written confined space
entry permit program and provide employee training. Upon completion of this course the student
shall have satisfied the requirements for training
in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146(g) and other
similar OSHA regulations. As a result of successfully completing this training course students will
be able to do the following:
• Identify what types of areas are confined
spaces, including permit-required confined
spaces and non-permit spaces, and to define
each term.
• Identify the hazards commonly found in
confined spaces, including atmospheric
hazards and physical hazards.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the
Entrant and Attendant as defined by OSHA
This is an 8 hour program that updates and reviews the definition of a confined space, regulations, identification, needs, and techniques. Practical application of monitoring, ventilation and
retrieval systems will be practiced in real confined
space applications.
Upon completion of this course the student shall
have satisfied the requirements for training in
accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146(g) and other
similar OSHA regulations. As a result of successfully completing this training course students will
be able to do the following:
• I dentify what types of areas are confined spaces,
including permit-required confined spaces and
non-permit spaces, and to define each term.
• Identify the hazards commonly found in confined
spaces, including atmospheric hazards and
physical hazards.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the
Entrant and Attendant as defined by OSHA for
various personnel during confined space operations.
• Understand the use and need for a confined
space permit.
• Understand basic emergency activities during a
confined space emergency, including the hierarchy of rescue.
Cost: Scheduled company training only
Hours: 8
Min Class size: 10
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CCPSTC Courses
OSHA 10 HOUR
CONSTRUCTION OR
GENERAL INDUSTRY CLASS
CONTINUED
quire an equipment operator to be safety certified
by a third party. Certifications are available in:
Excavators - Front End Loaders - Forklifts Telehandlers
This course focuses on OSHA standards and
Dozers - Skid Loaders - Aerial Work Platforms
teaches the requirements for construction workers
or general industry workers about their rights, employer responsibilities, how to file a complaint and
how to identify and prevent job related hazards.
Cost: $139
Cost: $395 each
EXCAVATION, TRENCHING
AND SOIL MECHANICS
This course focuses on a variety of training to
This course focuses on OHSA standards and on
the safety aspects of excavation and trenching.
Participants are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to stability of shored
and unshored slopes and walls of excavations.
This class will give the participants the skills to
be a competent person as defined by OHSA upon
completing the final exam .
workers with some safety responsibility. Training
What you will learn:
This class must be held at least over 2 days.
7-1/2 hours is the maximum allowed in 1 day.
OSHA 30 HOUR
CONSTRUCTION OR GENERAL
INDUSTRY CLASS
is emphasized on hazard identification, avoidance
• How to look for tension cracks, sliding or
and control and prevention of accidents
sloughing, toppling, subsidence and bulging
Cost: $398
material.
This class must be held at least over 4 days. 7 - 1/2
hours is the maximum allowed in 1 day.
• Learn the different types of soils
3RD PARTY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
• When to bench, slope or use a tench box
• How to test the soil
or shoring
This course offers 3rd party equipment operator
certification. Most of the gas and energy fields re-
• The do’s and don’t’s of shoring
Cost: $89
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Hours: 4
Min Class size: 10
AERIAL WORK PLATFORM AND
TELEHANDLER TRAINING
DCNR YOUTH ATV
SAFETY COURSE
This course focuses on OSHA standards and
the safety of operating aerial work platforms and
telehandlers. Participants will learn how to do
proper pre-shift inspections and safely operate
both boom and scissors lifts. This class will give
the participants the skills to be an authorized
operator of aerial lifts and telehandlers as defined
by OSHA upon completing the final exam.
The ATV laws require that children ages 8 through
What you will learn:
15 take a safety training course prescribed by
the Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources and have a safety certificate issued
by the DNR before operating an ATV off their
parents property.
This class is to be at least 4 hours and no more
than 6 hours. Students must bring their own ATV’s
and must be of an appropriate size for the student.
• Complete proper pre-shift
8 or 9 year olds must not be any larger than 70cc.
• Know how to read load charts
Cost: $50
Hours: 4 - 6
• Know how to properly wear fall protection
PPE
• Know how to use auxiliary if needed
• Know the proper clearances of power lines
• Know how to identify potential hazards on the
job site
Cost: $179
Hours: 6 “We are fully committed to CPI and its efforts to be a leader in
regional workforce development. We recognize that for our businesses to succeed, they need highly-skilled employees – CPI helps
deliver a quality workforce.”
– Steven G. Dershem
Chair, Centre County Commissioners
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
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CPI’s Emerging Energy & Infrastructure Training Center provides
training for 21st century jobs in the Natural Gas, Advanced Manufacturing, Water Quality Management, Renewable Energy and other industries that utilize state-of-the-art electrical, mechanical and process
control technology.
The EE&I Training Center is outfitted with industrial quality, handson training equipment and innovative curriculums that offer flexible
class scheduling and one-on-one interaction with knowledgeable and
experienced instructors.
As part of the registration process, new students and the Emerging
Energy & Infrastructure Instructor will schedule the course start date
and the EE&I Lab time that works best for each student. Infrastructure Lab is open:
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Registrations for all EE&I programs and courses are
accepted anytime in the Adult Education Office.
For additional information phone or email Guy Woodard, Program Coordinator, at:
Office: 814.359.2793(230) Cell: 814.404.8542 Email: [email protected]
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Technical Diploma Programs
CONTROL SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN
prepares the student for career opportunities in
natural gas facilities such as compressor, monitoring and metering stations.
The required Electrical, Mechanical and Process
Control course work for this program provides a
pathway to the International Society of Automation’s (ISA) Control Systems Technician Certificate I, an industry recognized credential.
Total Tuition: $9,985
Total Tuition: $12,965
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER
Hours: 610
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
TECHNICIAN I
Students who complete the required Electrical,
Mechanical and Process Control course work
for this program, earn the industry recognized
Advanced Manufacturing/ Integrated Systems
Technology 1 (AMIST1) certification administered
by the Industrial Maintenance Training Center
of PA.
Total Tuition: $6,467
Hours: 385
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
TECHNICIAN II
Students who complete the Advanced Manufacturing Technician I plus additional required Electrical, Mechanical and Process Control course work
earn CPI’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician II
diploma.
Total Tuition: $11,178
Hours: 635
NATURAL GAS
COMPRESSOR TECHNICIAN
This program’s Electrical, Mechanical, Process
Control, CDL and specialized safety coursework
Hours: 950
The required Electrical, Mechanical, Process Control and Renewable Energy coursework for this
program prepares the student to sit for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners) Entry Level PV Technician/ Installer
Certificate, an industry recognized credential.
Total Tuition: $9,895
Hours: 610
WATER UTILITY
OPERATOR/ TECHNICIAN
Drinking water treatment processes and the
equipment that comprise these processes characterize this program. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to sit for the relevant PA Department
of Environmental Protection certification tests for
the operation of Water treatment and distribution
facilities.
Total Tuition: $11,980
Hours: 932
WASTEWATER UTILITY
OPERATOR/ TECHNICIAN
Wastewater treatment processes and the equipment that comprise these processes characterize
this program. Emphasis is placed on preparing
students to sit for the relevant PA Department of
Environmental Protection certification tests for
the operation of Wastewater treatment and collection system facilities.
Total Tuition: $11,980
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Hours: 932
Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
PA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION APPROVED
TRAINING FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY OPERATORS
EIE 121 - ELECTRIC MOTOR
CONTROL I
The Emerging Energy & Infrastructure Training Center’s DEP Approved training courses reflect the
21st century realities of regulatory mandates that
drive the need for high-tech water and wastewater
treatment processes that, in turn, drive the need
for well-trained, technically skilled operators,
mechanics and technicians.
EIE 111 - BASIC AC/ DC
ELECTRICITY
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 20
Cost: $388
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIE 122 - ELECTRIC MOTOR
CONTROL II
Troubleshooting methods, advanced motor control
circuits and automatic input devices are some
of the hands-on learning topics in this 20 hour
follow-up course to Electric Motor Control I. (Prerequisite: EIE 121 or permission of instructor)
This 30 hour course covers the fundamentals of
both AC and DC electricity and provides handson electrical measurement, circuit building and
analysis practice. The importance of inductance,
capacitance, electromagnetism and transformers
is also covered.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 20
Cost: $388
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 30
Cost: $581
This 20 hour, hands-on class emphasizes electrical safety while introducing the concepts and
physical devices that comprise motor control
and power circuits. 3-phase power, control logic,
control transformers and “across the line” motor
starting will be covered in-depth.
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
EIP 130 - PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
EIM 120 - MECHANICAL DRIVE
SYSTEMS
The fundamental control architecture, programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs) are covered in this 30 hour
course. (Prerequisite: EIP 131 or permission of
instructor)
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 30
This 30 Hour course looks at the selection, installation and maintenance of basic v-belt & chain
drives, gear drives, speed reducers, bearings and
couplings. Component leveling and alignment
techniques as well as lubrication fundamentals
are also examined.
Cost: $581
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 30
Code: 15.0406
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Cost: $581
Code: 15.0899
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIP 135 - LEVEL, PRESSURE &
FLOW CONTROL
THE PROACTIVE OPERATOR
This 24 hour course introduces and builds upon
feedback loop concepts for level, pressure and
flow control. The types and interaction of transmitters, control signals, final control elements and
process disturbances are thoroughly explored.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 24
Cost: $465
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
This 1-day class examines the keys to successfully meeting the constantly changing technical,
regulatory and customer service challenges that
characterize the water/ wastewater treatment
industry. Topics include problem prevention, decision-making and process optimization at water
and wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 7
Cost: $129
Code: 15.0506
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
MASTERING
OPERATOR MATH I
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP
This 1-day class teaches the fundamentals of operator math with emphasis placed on identifying
sources of operator math confusion. Significant
time will be spent practicing units-of-measure
conversions and basic operator math calculations
that are relevant to both water and wastewater
treatment.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 6
Cost: $129
Code: 15.0506
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
This 1-day class builds on the skills acquired from
Mastering Operator Math I or from the skills that
students may already possess from working in
the field. Significant time will be spent practicing advanced operator math calculations that are
relevant to both water and wastewater treatment.
Cost: $129
Code: 15.0506
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 7
Cost: $129
Code: 15.0506
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS
FOR THE OPERATOR I
MASTERING
OPERATOR MATH II
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 6
The situational nature of effective leadership
and the challenges posed to new, seasoned and
aspiring frontline leaders are thoroughly examined
in this discussion based, 1-day class. The varying perspectives of operations and management
personnel are explored.
This 1-day hands-on workshop focuses on feedback, flow-pace, cascade and other control concepts. These discussions will form the basis for
subsequent hands-on exercises designed to build
the analytical skills required to recognize and
troubleshoot operational and control problems
such as “hunting” valves, inaccurate chemical
dosing and overflowing tanks in treatment and
processing facilities.
DEP Approved Contact Hours: 6
Cost: $129
Code: 15.0506
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
EIE 111 - BASIC AC/ DC
ELECTRICITY
EIM 131 - CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
This 30 Hour course covers the fundamentals of
both AC and DC electricity and provides hands-on
electrical measurement, circuit building and circuit
analysis practice. The importance of inductance,
capacitance, electromagnetism and transformers
is also covered.
Cost: $581
Cost: $391
EIE 113 - ELECTRIC
RELAY CONTROL
Electromagnetic relay control with emphasis on
ladder logic, sequencing and time delay operations is the focus of this 15 hour, hands-on introductory class. (Prerequisite: EIE 111 or permission
of instructor).
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Hours: 15 Code: 15.0499
This 20 hour, hands-on class emphasizes electrical safety while introducing the concepts and
physical devices that comprise motor control
and power circuits. 3-phase power, control logic,
control transformers and “across the line” motor
starting will be covered in-depth. (Prerequisite:
EIE 111 or permission of instructor).
Cost: $388
Hours: 20 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIE 114 – ELECTROFLUID POWER
This in-depth, 40 hour course introduces basic
electrical control concepts, logic elements and actuating devices. Later units examine hydraulic and
pneumatic solenoid valves, cylinders and motors.
Hands-on exercises include building and analyzing
numerous hydro-pneumatic circuits utilizing timers and pressure control devices and techniques.
Cost: $779
Hours: 20 Code: 15.0899
EIE 121 - ELECTRIC
MOTOR CONTROL I
Hours: 30 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Cost: $311
This 20 hour, hands-on course explores centrifugal pump construction, operation and hydraulics.
Emphasis is placed on pump selection and maintenance.
Hours: 40 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
EIE 122 - ELECTRIC MOTOR
CONTROL II
Troubleshooting methods, advanced motor control
circuits and automatic input devices are some
of the hands-on learning topics in this 20 hour
follow-up course to Electric Motor Control I. (Prerequisite: EIE 121 or permission of instructor).
and calculating the efficiency and torque of DC
series, shunt and compound motors as well as AC
single phase, capacitor start and 3-phase motors.
The theory and operation of several types of DC
generators is also covered. (Prerequisite: EIE 111
or permission of instructor).
Cost: $733 Hours: 32 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Cost: $388 Hours: 20 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 113 – BASIC HYDRAULICS
EIE 223 – FUNDAMENTALS OF
VARIABLE FREQ AC DRIVES
This 20 hour, hands-on training course examines
the fundamental theories and operation of hydraulic power systems with emphasis on flow and
pressure control within basic industrial hydraulic
circuits.
This 20 hour course examines the technology
that allows variable speed control of AC motors.
Specifically, the course addresses controlled
acceleration, deceleration and braking of AC motors. Additional theoretical and hands-on topics
include variable frequency drive fault diagnostics
and troubleshooting methods. (Prerequisite: EIE
121 or permission of instructor).
Cost: $391 Hours: 20 Code: 15.1103
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 123 – INTERMEDIATE
HYDRAULICS
Cost: $388 Hours: 20 Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIE 226 – ELECTRIC MOTORS
AND GENERATORS
The construction and operation of AC and DC
rotating machines are thoroughly examined in this
comprehensive, hands-on 32 hour training course.
Additional course activities include measuring
Various hydraulic circuit components such as
directional control valves, check valves, hydraulic
cylinders and accumulators are utilized in designing and building hydraulic circuits in this 25 Hour
course that builds on the hydraulic fundamentals
covered in Basic Hydraulics. (Prerequisite: EIM
113 or permission of instructor).
Cost: $463 Hours: 25 Code: 15.1103
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
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Emerging Energy & Infrastructure
Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
EIM 135 – HYDRAULIC
TROUBLESHOOTING
EIM 118 - MECHANICAL DRIVES I
In this 45 Hour comprehensive course students
will learn hands-on diagnostic skills at the hydraulic circuit and component level and will work with
real, industrial strength components such as DCV
valves, hydraulic pumps & motors and un-loader
valves. (Prerequisite: EIM 113 or permission of
instructor).
Cost: $877
Hours: 45 Code: 15.1103
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 114 – BASIC PNEUMATICS
This 16 Hour, hands-on course examines the
fundamental theories and operation of pneumatic
power systems with emphasis on flow and pressure control within basic industrial pneumatic
circuits.
Cost: $311
Hours: 16 Code: 15.1103
This 40 Hour course looks at selection and maintenance requirements of basic v-belt & chain drives.
This hands-on course also offers an introductory
examination of shafts, bearings and couplings.
Cost: $758
Hours: 40 Code: 15.0899
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 119 MECHANICAL DRIVES II
Couplings, spur gear drives and multiple shaft
drives are the focus of this 35 hour, hands-on training course. Advanced gear drives, speed reducers,
precision shaft alignment and lubrication are also
examined.
Cost: $663
Hours: 35 Code: 15.0899
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 120 - BEARINGS,
GASKETS & SEALS
EIM 124 –
INTERMEDIATE PNEUMATICS
The selection, installation and maintenance of a
variety of bearings, gaskets and seals comprise
this 30 hour, hands-on class.
This 15 Hour, hands-on course is a follow-up to
Basic Pneumatics and explores subjects such as
Directional Control Valves, air logic and pneumatic maintenance. (Prerequisite: EIM 114 or
permission of
instructor).
Cost: $311
Hours: 15 Code: 15.1103
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Cost: $ 568
Hours: 30 Code: 15.0899
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIM 218 - INTRO TO
VIBRATION ANALYSIS
This 12 hour, hands-on class emphasizes vibration
analysis methodologies as applied to industrial
components such as bearings, pulleys and couplings.
Cost: $311
Hours: 12 Code: 15.0899
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
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Continuing Education Courses
CONTINUED
EIP 131 - PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
EIP 131 or permission of instructor).
The fundamental control architecture and
programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are covered in this 26 hour course.
Students program an industrial PLC using stateof-the-art software and hardware components.
Emphasis is placed on program analysis and
discreet Input/ Output interfacing. (Prerequisite:
EIE 121 or EIE 113 or permission of instructor).
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Cost: $447
Hours: 26
Cost: $224
Hours: 14
Code: 15.0406
EIP 136 - PROCESS CONTROL I
This 35 hour course introduces basic process control block and line diagrams as well as a hands-on
exploration of process control modes, operation
and components.
Cost: $748
Code: 15.0406
Hours: 35
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
EIP 132 - PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS II
In this 14 hour class, students will utilize PLC
troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose
and resolve real world power supply, I/O, processor and software faults/ failures. (Prerequisite:
EIP 137 - PROCESS CONTROL II
In this 15 hour class, hands-on course, students
will explore automatic control parameters and the
methods used to optimize process performance
by “tuning” feedback control loops. (Prerequisite:
EIP 136 or permission of instructor).
Cost: $321
Hours: 15
Code: 15.0499
Schedule: Flexible – Call 814-404-8542 for details.
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Learn how to create and modify documents with
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Build impressive slide presentations filled with
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Take advantage of Word’s publishing capabilities
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Create brochures, newsletters, and Web sites
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Learn how to create and use macros, shortcuts,
form letters, mailing labels, queries, and more.
Communicate and manage information better
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Recent High School Graduates
Tuition Discount Program
As an incentive for enrolling recent high school
students from its sending districts (sending
districts defined as Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte
Area, and Penns Valley Area) and to provide sending district graduates with a tuition discount at
CPI, CPI’s post-secondary program established a
tiered enrollment incentive program – beginning
9/1/2014.
The tiered incentive program has two tiers (Tier I
& Tier II) with post-secondary programs assigned
a Tier based upon historical enrollment data. Program tier assignments can be reset annually (July
1st) based upon previous enrollment numbers
and projected student acceptance data (e.g. load
factors) Tier I Programs will carry a 4.5% discount
for recent (recent definition: within one (1) year
of high school graduation) district graduates.
Tier II Programs will carry an 8.0% discount for
recent sending school graduates. Tier I and Tier II
Programs are identified below:
Tier I Programs
Tier II Programs
Practical Nursing
Dental Assistant Program
Heavy Equipment Operations w/ CDLA
Culinary Arts Program
Structural Welding
Medical Assistant Program
Nurse Assistant Program
Collision Repair Program
Water/Wastewater Operator program
Automotive Technology Program
Diesel Technology Program
Precision Machine Technology Program
Commercial Drivers License Program
Landscape/Horticulture Program
“There’s a lot of enthusiasm in our young
people for job opportunities, but many
can’t afford the educational cost they incur
in trying to acquire the training necessary.
The way I look at it, we need to maximize
the use of CPI to advance the possibilities it
creates for this region’s young people.”
Carpentry Program
Masonry Program
HVAC/R Program
Cosmetology program
Cosmetology Teachers Program
Nail Technician Program
Esthetician Program
Control Systems Technology program
Advanced manufacturing Technician I Program
– Dan Hawbaker, President and CEO
Advanced Manufacturing Technician II Program
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Program
Bus Operators Training Program
Natural Gas Compressor Technician Program
Other Incentive Program stipulations: Percentage discounts per Tier may
be adjusted annually (July 1st). The incentive discount only applies to CPI’s
post-secondary career programs (career program defined as over 100 hours).
Enrollment eligibility will be based upon review of the student’s transcripts.
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CPI Welcomes
Veterans
CPI has been named a 2015 Military Friendly®
School and is one of the top 15 percent of colleges,
universities, and trade schools in the country that
is doing the most to embrace military students,
and to dedicate resources to ensure their success
in the classroom and after graduation.
More than 82 percent of manufacturers report they
cannot find people to fill their skilled production
jobs. Meanwhile thousands of service men and
women return home each month, possessing not
only an unmatched work ethic, but also rigorous
technical training and experience.
If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran, CPI accepts the following:
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science
and Technology (CPI) is proud to be part of the
Get Skills to Work (GSTW) coalition, joining GE,
Alcoa, The Manufacturing Institute, and more than
500 companies that have joined together to train
military veterans for advanced manufacturing
careers.
• Post-911 GI Bill
• M
ontgomery GI BillActive Duty (MGIB-AD)
• Dependent’s Educational Assistance
• Chapter 33
CPI is training veterans up to industry standards
in manufacturing! Enroll today and you will earn
valued industry skills in advanced manufacturing
training programs.
• Chapter 30
• Chapter 35
• Chapter 32
For more information, please contact the CPI
Adult Education Office at 814.359.2793 (207).
• Chapter 1606
• Chapter 1607
• Vocational Rehabilitation - Chapter 31
For additional information about programs for veterans, please visit the CPI Adult Education Office
or call 814.359.2793 (207). To learn more about and/
or apply for educational benefits, please visit the
ebenefits website at www.ebenefits.va.gov.
To learn more about Get Skills to Work,
visit www.getskillstowork.org.
CPI offers students the opportunity to utilize the
Career Exploration Program, which is designed
to help students learn more about themselves as
they consider a variety of career options.
There are hundreds of thousands of open manufacturing jobs! Veterans, take the first step to your
new career.
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Need help paying for tuition?
ONE YEAR PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Call the Financial Aid Office for information on
Financial Aid. 814.359.2793 (262)
Your program of interest may qualify for Financial
Aid from one or more of the following:
One year programs are NOT eligible for the
Pennsylvania State Grant. Please disregard the
PELL Grants
letter you will receive regarding ineligibility for
Federal Direct Loans
state grants. The FAFSA form cannot be filled
PA-TIP
out until AFTER you have filed your income taxes.
Financial Aid is based on the previous year’s tax
Applicants may apply online for financial aid at
information. Once your FAFSA is complete you
www.fafsa.ed.gov or call CPI’s financial aid office
must go online and complete entrance counselat 814-359-2793 (262) for more information. Filling
ing and sign a Master Promissory Note, which is
out the FAFSA form will automatically begin the
the actual loan document. The website is https://
Federal Pell Grant applications. There is no finanstudentloans.gov. Please see CPI’s financial aid
cial obligation to fill out the FAFSA form.
office with any questions you may have.
Financial Aid at a Glance ---- www.studentloans.gov
FINANCIAL AID AT A GLANCE – www.studentloans.gov
Title IV
Program
Federal Pell
Grant
Type of
Aid
Grant:
Does not
have to
be repaid
Loan:
Must be
repaid
Other Specific
Facts
Available to
undergraduates
only.
Grant/Loan
Limits
Disbursement
Up
$5,730for
for
Up to $5,730
2013-2014
2014-2015
School acts as the Department of Education’s (ED) agent
Subsidized: ED
$3,500 annual/
Direct Loans: ED disburses funds school to disburse
pays interest
$23,000 lifetime: to students.
Financial
Glanceon---- www.studentloans.gov
while the Aid at a
depending
FFEL: ED provides funds to schools to disburse to
student is in
grade level.
students.
school and
during the grace
and deferment
Title IV
periods.
Type of
Other Specific
Grant/Loan
Disbursement
Program
Loan:
Unsubsidized:
Dependent
Aid
Facts
Limits$2,000
Independent
Unsubsidized Loans
Must be
The borrower is
$6,000
repaid
responsible
Same
above.
Grant:
Available to for
Up to $5,730 for
Schoolasacts
as the Department of Education’s (ED) agent
annual/$57,500
interest
during
Federal Pell
Does not
undergraduates
2013-2014
lifetime:
the
life
of
the
depending
on
Grant
have to
only.
grade level and
loan.
be repaid
amount of
Loan:
Subsidized: ED
$3,500 annual/
Direct Loans: ED disburses funds school to disburse
subsidized
loan
borrowed
Subsidized Loans
Must be
pays interest
$23,000 lifetime: to students.
Loan:
Available
to
Cost
of
Same
as above.
repaid
while the
depending on
FFEL: ED provides funds to schools to disburse to
Plus Loan
Must be
parents
attendance
student of
is in
grade level.
students.
repaid
dependent
minus any other
school and
undergraduate
financial aid
during the grace
students.
received.
and deferment
periods.
Loan:
Unsubsidized:
Dependent $2,000
Independent
Unsubsidized Loans
Must be
The borrower is
$6,000
repaid
responsible for
Same as above.
annual/$57,500
interest during
lifetime:
the life of the
depending
on
Program Hours
Loan
Program
Maximum Borrowing Amounts
grade level and
loan.
amount of
Subsidized loansubsidized
. . . . . . . . loan
Dependent: $2,364 -- Independent $2,364
borrowed
600-899 hours
Unsubsidized loan
.....
Dependent: $2,364 -- Independent $2,364
Loan:
Available
to
Cost
of
Same
as
above.
Plus Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost
of attendance minus any other financial aid
Plus Loan
Must be
parents of
attendance
received.
repaid
dependent
minus
any
other
Subsidized loan . . . . . . . .
Dependent: $3,500 -- Independent $3,500
undergraduate
financial
900 hours
Unsubsidized loan
. . . . .aid
Dependent: $2,000 -- Independent $6,000
students.
Plus Loan . . . . .received.
........
Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid
received.
Programs less than 900 hours will be prorated
Subsidized loan*** . . . . . . . .
Dependent: $3,500 -- Independent $3,500
Over
900 hours
Unsubsidized
loanaid
***.
. . 2nd academic
Dependent:
$2,000 -- Independent $6,000
*** Programs
exceeding
900 hours may have
additional
for. .the
year.
Plus Loan
***. . . . .at. .814.359.2793
......
Contact CPI’s Financial Aid Office for more
information
(262) Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid
received.
Subsidized Loans
Program Hours
Loan Program
Programs less than 900 hours will be prorated
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Subsidized loan . . . . . . . .
Maximum Borrowing Amounts
Dependent:
$2,364
-- Independent $2,364
nd
*** - Programs
exceeding
may have additional
academic year.
Contact
CPI’s Financial
600-899
hours 900 hoursUnsubsidized
loan . . . . . aid for the 2 Dependent:
$2,364
-- Independent
$2,364
Loan . Extension
. . . . . . . . . . .262.
.
Aid office for more information. RonPlus
Benton
900 hours
Subsidized loan . . . . . . . .
Unsubsidized loan . . . . .
Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid
received.
Dependent: $3,500 -- Independent $3,500
Dependent: $2,000 -- Independent $6,000
Student Services
CPI provides general educational and career counseling to help students to adjust and to be successful during their technical training and education by
offering counseling on concerns affecting academic
performance and tutorial assistance, and by offering
assistance for students with disabilities.
assistance, and one year follow-up services, as well
as guides students through transitions with career
exploration, paid work experiences, and job shadowing. In partnership with CPI, the Bellefonte CareerLink will provide Career Services sessions in CPI’s
computer lab for groups of “soon-to-graduate” CPI
students over 18 years of age.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
• The CIU Development Center for Adults, located
in Main building, offers support services including
literacy, numeracy, GED, and / or ESL services. Both
morning and evening classes are available. For more
information, please call 814.359.3069.
• The CPI Cooperative Education Program provides students with hand-on experiences at local
business and industries, helping students to apply
their learning in the workforce.
• The CPI Career Closet has donated clothing,
shoes, and accessories to help student when they
have interviews.
• The CPI Business and Industry Liaison works
with students to prepare them for and to place them
into cooperative placements with local businesses
and industries through the Workforce Development
Youth programs.
• To assist in building leadership skills, students
may participate in the annual SkillsUSA District
VII competition. Competitions focus on leadership contests including prepared speech and job
interviewing.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
• A Pennsylvania (PA) CareerLink staff member
is located in CPI’s main building and provides writing assistance, resume, cover letter, and portfolio
creation, job readiness preparation, placement
• Staff will also aid students in registering and using
CPI’s proprietary Career Connection web placement system, and CWDS / Job Gateway Additionally, staff will provide information to the students
about OJT opportunities and provide information
about other employment assistance programs available through the CareerLink system.
• CPI graduates have lifetime access to Career Connection, which is a CPI proprietary web placement
system, and is accessed through the CPI website,
www.cpi.edu.
ADDITIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
• Students at CPI have free access to the state-ofthe-art digital Elibrary, computer lab, and wifi, along
with additional learning resources.
• Need a break? Students are welcomed to the adult
education lounges; complete with couches, tables,
flat screen televisions, microwaves, and vending
machines to relax in between classes.
• Get involved! Students are able to participate in
student organizations.
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Policies and Procedures
ADMISSION POLICY
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is essentially an “open door” institution serving the educational needs of all who apply for admission.
This does not mean, however, that there are no entrance
requirements. Certain programs of study make various
prerequisites a necessity. Most CPI training programs are
credentialed by a nationally accredited organization (such
as NCCER, NHA, AAMA, etc…). For programs with specific
program accreditation, incoming students will be required
to meet enrollment requirements of both the accrediting/
credentialing organization as well as CPI’s enrollment
requirements.
All applicants for admission to career training programs
(diploma or certificate programs in excess of 400 clock
hours) must meet the following requirements:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
ACADEMIC/ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative Standard
Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) must be maintained in order
to receive financial aid. SAP is defined as:
Career training programs have program-specific application
forms. Students can obtain a program specific application
by contacting CPI’s Adult Education Office. Students must
provide a non-refundable application fee of one hundred
five ($105.00) with their application.
A student’s tuition account must be satisfied and complete prior to the student’s completion of his/her training program. Failure to pay the tuition by the program’s
end date may result in CPI holding the student’s diploma
or credential until the tuition account is satisfied. If the
student is being sponsored by an agency or funding source,
CPI requires that the sponsoring agency or funding source
provide Adult Education with verification of sponsorship/
funding prior to enrollment in the program.
• S
tudent competency in 75 percent of the work defined
by the course guidelines and coursework completion
at an acceptable level of performance
General Admissions Requirements
regulations require that this policy apply to all students whether or
not financial aid was received.
- and/or • S
tudent must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
(Grade Point Average). The passing score for
Practical Nursing is 80% for Levels I and II, and 85%
for Levels III and IV.
Students who do not meet the above requirements will be placed on financial aid probation. Notification of probationary status will be provided in writing. Student progress
will be reviewed by Adult Education during the subsequent
grade period. The result of the review will be:
• I f the student doesn’t meet SAP requirements, financial aid may be suspended.
• I f a student meets SAP requirements, probationary status will be lifted.
The Financial Aid Representative will require an attendance/academic progress report from the instructor every month.
Documentation supporting absences may be required and
must be given to the Financial Aid Representative for approval
immediately upon returning to school.
Quantitative Standard
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS POLICY – FINANCIAL AID
Introduction
Federal and state regulations require that students receiving
financial aid be enrolled in an eligible program for the purpose of
obtaining a certificate or degree. An eligible program is defined as
a one to two year program leading to a vocational certificate or degree; or a specialized program that meets federal criteria. Students
are responsible for making satisfactory academic progress toward
the completion of their program.The following sections outline the
standards by which student progress will be measured. Federal
A student must make a satisfactory progression towards
meeting the grades / standards / competencies required for
graduation from his or her program. As such, students are
required to complete their program within a time frame of 150%
of the program’s assigned clock hours. For example, if a
program is designated as 900 clock hours, a student must
complete this program within 1350 hours or will lose eligibility for financial aid. Students may appeal the loss of aid as
described below in the appeal process.
Considerations – Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP)
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress is not the same
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as academic progress required for graduation. Being
declared ineligible for financial aid does not mean you have
been academically dismissed from the school. Any appeal of
ineligibility is good for only one grading term or period. SAP
must be reviewed each term. Approval of an appeal will place the
student on financial aid probation for the next term of enrollment. No private loan funds, federal loans, or grants may
be paid to your account for a subsequent term until AFTER
grades for the probationary period have been reviewed and
your status determined to be satisfactory. Failure to meet
the minimum standards again after an appeal was approved
will place a student in ineligible status again only one grading
term or period. SAP must be reviewed each term. Approval of
an appeal will place the student on financial aid probation for
the next term of enrollment. No private loan funds, federal
loans, or grants may be paid to your account for a subsequent term until AFTER grades for the probationary period
have been reviewed and your status determined to be
satisfactory. Failure to meet the minimum standards again
after an appeal was approved will place a student in ineligible
status again.
b) A
chieve a GPA of 2.0 or better (if applicable), and
c) Maintain satisfactory attendance.
Appeal Process
Students may appeal financial aid suspension or denial by submitting their appeal in writing to:
Central Pennsylvania Institute
of Science and Technology
Attn: President
540 N. Harrison Road
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Students must clearly explain in the petition the extenuating circumstances that led to financial aid suspension or denial.
Documentation may be required to support the student’s
petition.
If approved, students will be required to follow an educational plan contract for continuation of aid.
Review of SAP
At the end of each grading period, student progress will be reviewed to determine if academic requirements have
been met.
Below are the codes assigned indicating that training programs are not considered completed:
PROGRAMS ARE NOT CONSIDERED
COMPLETED IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING GRADES OR
NOTATIONS ARE RECEIVED
“W” (Withdrawal)
“IP” (In Progress)
“F” (Failing Grade)
“I” (Incomplete)
Students will be immediately suspended from financial aid
if they withdraw from training and may be required to repay
all or part of the funds received.
Students will be immediately suspended from financial aid if they complete all requirements of a grading period with “F”, “I”, and/or “W” grades and may be required to repay all or part of the funds received.
Reinstatement of Financial Aid
Once suspended from financial aid, students may have their eligibility reinstated by meeting all of the following conditions:
1. W
ithout benefit of aid, students on financial aid
suspension must:
a) C
omplete 75% of the required minimum program
competencies, and/or
Student tuition refunds are based on payment period costs
and are calculated based upon a percentage of total training hours received. One hundred percent (100%) of tuition
will be refunded if a student withdraws prior to the first day
of class. After sixty percent (60%) of the program period is
completed, no refund is given. Textbook payments are not
subject to a prorated refund policy; textbook costs are due
upon receipt of the book from CPI and are not refundable
once distributed.
CPI considers a student officially terminated or withdrawn
from a program when the school receives notice in writing.
Verbal notification of withdrawal is not acceptable for
refund purposes. Once CPI receives notice from the student
regarding termination or withdrawal from a program, any
refund due will be calculated according to the last date of
attendance.
Suspension of Financial Aid
CPI REFUND POLICY LONG TERM PROGRAMS
NOTE: Students who withdraw before program completion
may owe tuition or book costs based on the difference between federal aid required to be returned and the school’s
refund policy.
REFUND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
All refunds will be made to lenders and Title IV within thirty
(30) days and to students within sixty (60) days of withdrawal or termination. If a refund is due to a student under the
institution’s refund policy and the student has received any
Title IV aid as part of the student’s aid package, the refund
will be distributed in the following manner:
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• R
efunds will be first made to the lender of a Title IV Loan
to reduce the loan principal.
• S
econd, (if applicable) the refund will be applied to
reduce any Title IV grant amounts received.
• F
ederal Supplemental Opportunity Grants for which a
Return of funds is required
•T
hird, (if applicable) the refund will be made to the
sponsoring agency, student, or parent.
• O
ther assistance under this Title for which a Return of
funds is required (e.g. LEAP)
All information on program costs and refund policies is
made available to all applicants and is distributed prior to
enrollment.
Questions about theTitle IV return of fund amounts should be directed to CPI’s Financial Aid Office, phone: (814) 359-2793 (262).
TITLE IV RETURN OF FUNDS POLICY
The Financial Aid Office is required by federal statute to determine how much financial aid was earned by students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to
completing 60% of a payment period or term. For a student who
withdraws after the 60% point-in-time, there are no unearned
funds. However, a school must still complete a Return calculation
in order to determine whether the student is eligible for a postwithdrawal disbursement.
The calculation is based on the percentage of earned aid using
the following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula:
Percentage of payment period or term completed = the
number of days completed up to the withdrawal date divided
by the total days in the payment period or term. (Any break
of five days or more is not counted as part of the days in the
term.) This percentage is also the percentage of earned aid.
Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program
based on the percentage of unearned aid using the following formula:
Aid to be returned = (100% of the aid that could be disbursed minus the percentage of earned aid) multiplied by
the total amount of aid that could have been disbursed during the payment period or term.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is committed to providing our students (and
prospective students) with the most protection possible to
safeguard their personal information. To this effect, we have
secure computer operations and a private and secure filing
system.
We collect information from students for enrollment or financial aid purposes that we may need to disclose to other
parties; such as student loan lenders, the U.S. Department
of Education, and others. CPI will only share student personal information that is required by our accrediting agency
or by law. CPI is committed to protecting the privacy of our
students. For more information on CPI’s records handling
and reporting process, contact the Director of Adult and
Post-Secondary Education at (814) 359-2793.
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT FERPA PROVISIONS
Right to Access
If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be required to return a portion of the funds and the
student would be required to return a portion of the funds.
Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student
borrower may owe a debit balance to the institution.
If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/
her, the institution would owe the student a post-withdrawal
disbursement which must be paid within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal. The institution must return the amount
of Title IV funds for which it is responsible no later than 30
days after the date of the determination of the date of the
student’s withdrawal.
Refunds are allocated in the following order:
FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT
PRIVACY POLICY
With a few exceptions as provided by law, you may see any
of your educational records upon request. Access will be
granted upon written request to the program office. In some
cases, you are also entitled to copies (at your expense)
of all records to which you have rightful access. You have
the right, under established procedures, to challenge the
factual accuracy of the records and to enter your viewpoints
in the records.
You may waive your right of access to recommendations and
evaluations in the case of applications for employment and
applications to other schools and universities which have
been placed in your educational records.
Listing of Educational Records
• Direct PLUS Loans
At the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and
Technology (CPI), the permanent record and official file for
each student is maintained by the specific program area
and/or the Adult Education Office. The file contains copies
of documents relating to the student. It may also include
information supplied to the school, copies of transcripts for
academic work completed, and copies of letters related to
academic or disciplinary action taken against the student.
• Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of funds is required
Other offices may hold such information as is necessary
• U
nsubsidized Federal Direct Loans
(other than PLUS loans)
• Subsidized Federal Direct Loans
• Federal Perkins Loans
• Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans
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to provide services or assistance to students or information necessary for the administration of various programs.
Incidental and/or official files may also be kept by academic
instructors or other staff members.
Disclosure of Student Records
With several exceptions, identified in the following paragraph, CPI cannot release information concerning students
to prospective employers, government agencies, credit
bureaus, or other third parties without the written consent
of the eligible student. Students and alumni applying for
jobs, credit, graduate school, etc., must provide CPI with
signed and dated written consents to release their records,
specifying the records that may be disclosed, the purpose
of the disclosure, and the party or class of parties to whom
disclosure may be made.
CPI has designated the following categories of information
as “directory information” which, at CPI’s discretion, may
be released without consent of the student: student’s name,
degree program and major area of study, dates of attendance, and degrees and awards received.
and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act are
available from the Adult Education Office of CPI.
Right to File a Complaint
Inquiries and complaints may be filed with the Family
Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20202-4605.
ACCIDENT REPORT
In case of an accident or injury, no matter how minor,
the student must complete an accident report form
with the instructor to record the nature of the injury,
equipment in use, and conditions causing the injury.
All injuries, no matter how small, must be reported
to the teacher immediately. An accident report for
each occurrence must be completed and signed by
the instructor and student.
POSSESSION OR USE OF TOBACCO
You may request that directory information not be released
without your written consent. Such requests must be
submitted in writing to the program Coordinator and must
include your name, address, student identification number,
date, and signature.
CPI accords to its students all rights under this law. No
one outside the institution shall have access to students’
educational records, nor will CPI disclose any information
from these records without the written consent of students
except, in accordance with the Act, (1) to personnel within
the institution or appropriate officials of the school in which
the student seeks to enroll, (2) to persons or organizations
providing student financial aid, (3) to accrediting agencies
carrying out their accreditation function, (4) to persons
in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued
subpoena (provided that CPI will first make a reasonable
attempt to notify the student), (5) to organizations conducting studies to develop, validate, and administer predictive
tests, to administer student aid programs, or to improve
instruction, (6) to authorized representatives of federal or
state government agencies for the purpose of audit and
evaluation of government programs, and (7) to persons in
an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons. All of these exceptions are permitted under the Act. Information will be released only on the
condition that the party to whom the information is released
will not disclose it to subsequent parties without the written consent of the student. Furthermore, CPI will maintain
records of any access provided without the express consent
of the student, and these records will be made available to
the student on request.
The School Tobacco Control Act 145 of 1996 prohibits students from possessing or using tobacco in a
school building, or on school property. Any student
who commits an offense under this act shall be
subjected to prosecution by Central Pennsylvania
Institute of Science and Technology.
Definition of Terms
1. Smoking shall include the possession of
lighted electronic, and vapor cigarette, cigar,
and pipe or other lighted smoking equipment
as well as the actual act of smoking.
2. Tobacco use shall include smoking as defined
as above, as well as, the use of smokeless tobacco in any form.
3. Possession shall include having any one or
more of the items.
ACT 104 SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROGRAM
All incoming students will participate in Act 104
Sexual Violence Education Training as part of CPI’s
orientation program. Additional information related
to sexual violence, prevention and awareness will be
disseminated to new students throughout the school
year in the form of workshops, activities, videos, and
written materials.
See the Adult and Post-Secondary
Education Student Handbook
for a full list of
policies and procedures
Further Notice
This notice is not intended to be fully explanatory of
students’ rights under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). Copies of CPI’s Compliance Policy
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ATTENDANCE
As a part of our mission to provide a well-rounded education, CPI acknowledges its responsibility to prepare you for
future academic and professional endeavors. Therefore, you
are encouraged to develop a professional ethic that reflects
personal responsibility, personal initiative and teamwork. In
context to that commitment, you are required to attend regularly scheduled classes. When you are absent from class,
you not only miss a part of the subject matter of the course
but also diminish the opportunities for contributing to the
learning environment. Poor attendance in class may cause
you to lose your financial aid according to federal guidelines and irresponsibility will diminish your professional and
academic progress.
Guidelines
FEDERAL STUDENT AID EXCUSED
ABSENCE POLICY
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology
follows the guidelines as set forth by the Federal Student
Aid Handbook, which states as follows: Once a student
has reached the mid-point of his or her training program,
Financial Aid (grants or loans) may be withheld if a student
has missed ten percent (10%) or more of assigned program
hours.
CENTRE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING CENTER REGISTRATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
All students must be pre-registered for classes at the
Centre County Public Safety Training Center (CCPSTC). In
order to plan ahead for facilities and equipment, CCPSTC
needs to know how many students are attending each
program. All classes have a minimum if 15 students and
a maximum of 24 to 30 students to allow each student as
much training time as possible. (Exception SBS has a minimum of 20 students) Therefore CCPSTC reserves the right
not to accept walk-in students at any program. Walk-ins will
be accepted on a limited basis up to the course size limit
as established by the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy
(PSFA) Minimum Standard for Accreditation (MSA) for the
program.
1. CPI requires you to attend scheduled classes.
2. Instructors will discuss and review this attendance
policy at the beginning of the course period. Instructors are
encouraged to exercise good judgment, and may develop a
more stringent attendance policy with the approval of CPI
Administration as courses or programs warrant.
3. Instructors will keep a weekly record of your attendance
to comply with federal grants and financial aid guidelines.
4. If your absences become excessive, your instructor(s)
will notify you of your status and, if you do not respond, will
issue a written concern form to you and if appropriate, to
your grant contact person. This form will outline remedial
actions required. Continued non-approved absences may
result in your removal from the course.
5. When an absence is unavoidable (i.e., due to extended
illness), you should initiate contact with your instructor(s)
who may, in some instances, require verification. Documented absences do not remove your responsibility to complete
class work missed. Instructors will make reasonable accommodations for you in the event of your absence.
6. When an absence is related to a planned activity (such as
company visits, off-site training, conference, or other CPI
sponsored event), you are still required to complete missed
class work. If you fail to complete missed class work, your
absence may be counted against your attendance leading
to involuntary withdrawal for excessive absence. Whenever
the number of your absences exceeds 5 occurrences, Adult
Education may remove you from the course for excessive
absences. If students are removed involuntarily from a
course, they may appeal this decision through the President.
Appeals must be in writing and a response to the appeal will
be issued within seven (7) class days. All Administrative
decisions on attendance matters are final. Tuition refunds
will not be issued to students removed from class due to
attendance or disciplinary reasons.
Enrollment forms are due at CCPSTC two (2) weeks prior
to the start of class. Enrollment forms can either be faxed
or mailed to CCPSTC at the address and fax number on the
enrollment form. At this point the class roster will be set
and acceptance letters will be sent to all students enrolled
in the program by E-mail or US mail. Bring the acceptance
letter with you to the first day of class, as this will ensure
you a spot if there is any conflict with regard to number
of students enrolled in a program. Any enrollment forms
received after the deadline will be honored on a first-comefirst-served basis up to the course limit as established by
the MSA. By registering beyond the deadline, the student
accepts the risk of not being enrolled in the program and
being sent home the first day of class.
Courses with prerequisite requirements must have documentation of the prerequisites being met attached at the
time the enrollment form is submitted to CCPSTC. Attached copies of the certificate issued for the prerequisite
course will satisfy this requirement. Any enrollment forms
received without documentation will be rejected and the
student will not be enrolled in the program.
As program space is limited, CCPSTC reserves the right to
suspend any student who registers for a program and then
does not show up or cancel out of the program prior to the
start of the class. If such “no-shows” occur as a group from
a single fire department the Academy reserves the right
to suspend the entire department from attending courses
sponsored by CCPSTC.
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CPI – Serving the
Local Community
CPI and the Centre County Public Safety Training Center has held four
Haunted Houses, which are open to the public. All profits, totaling more
than $20,000 have been donated to local charities.
CPI donates to community events and causes including:
• The American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• Red Cross Blood Drive
• Toys for Tots
• ALS
• Boy Scouts
•G
ive a Kid a Smile Day – offering free dental service to children
•M
obile Dental Unit – traveling to long-term care facilities and schools
• Teener League
•L
ittle League Fields Dugout and Bleacher Projects
• Students at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology helped
raise over $1,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Organization. Funds were raised through various activities such as “Cut for
the Cure,” a pink t-shirt campaign, and generous donations by students,
faculty, and staff. Community members had the opportunity to visit CPI
and support each of these activities.
• Festival of Trees
• PAWS
• The Faith Center
• In support of the annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas event, CPI students build and transport the Santa House located in historic Bellefonte.
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2014-2015 School Year
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Registration Form
Adult and Continuing Education Registration Form
All information on this form must be completed and returned. Career Programs may include $105 registration fee,
due with this form. Return to CPI Adult and Continuing Education, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Course _____________________________________________________________________________
Course Code ____________________________
Tuition __________________________________
Last Name ______________________________
First Name _______________________________
Middle Name _______________________
Social Security Number __________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State _______
Zip Code _________________
Home Phone __________________________
Email ______________________________________
Cell Phone ____________________________
Birth Date __________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check# ________________________________
Money Order# _____________________________
Credit Card # _______________________________________
Exp __________________________
Security Code __________________
Please read and sign the following statement:
I understand the following:
1. No refunds will be made after the second class for any reason.
2. The school is not liable for damage or theft or any personal belongings brought on the premises by
students, or payment of medical expenses, or damage due to bodily injury, self-inflicted, or by another
student.
Signature _______________________________________
Date _____________________________
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology requests social security numbers for the purpose of enrollment to verify your identity
for official record keeping and reporting. If you choose not to provide your social security number, financial aid may not be available to you.
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From points West (DuBois, Cleareld)
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From I-80 East, take Bellefonte Exit (Exit 161)
Turn left at Exit, follow Route 26 South to Pleasant Gap
Take Pleasant Gap Exit, then right onto Route 64 (towards Pleasant Gap)
At rst stop light (Harrison Road), take right (by Beavertown Block Company)
Stay on North Harrison Road for approximately 1.5 miles, CPI is located on th
Accessible Location
• An easily accessible location next to the
Harrison Road exit ramp off I-99 transportation corridor, linking I-80 and the
Pennsylvania Turnpike. Southern Pennsylvania is quickly accessed by nearby Route
322, as well.
CPI
• Close proximity to the University Park
Airport, the sixth largest airport in Pa.,
which continues to expand to accommodate larger aircraft, both general and
corporate aviation, with additional direct
flights.
• Within three and one half hours of major
cities, including Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland,
New York City, and other north-eastern
cities.
Directions to the Central Pennsylvania Institute
of Science and Technology (CPI)
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540 N Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 • 814.359.2793
From points East (Harrisburg, Lewistown)
• M
erge onto Route 322 West
• Route 322 West becomes PA 144, bear right at fork (toward
Bellefonte)
• Take the slight right onto South Harrison Road in Pleasant
Gap
• Continue through stop light onto North Harrison Road
• CPI is located on the left
From points West (DuBois, Clearfield)
• F
rom I-80 East, take Bellefonte Exit (Exit 161)
• Turn left at Exit, follow Route 26 South to Pleasant Gap
• Take Pleasant Gap Exit, then right onto Route 64 (toward
Pleasant Gap)
• At first stop light (Harrison Road), take right (by ABC Co.)
• Stay on North Harrison Road for approximately 1.5 miles,
CPI is located on the left
From points North
(Williamsport, Lewisburg, Lock Haven)
• F
rom Route 220 South, get on I-80 West at Lamar, get off at
Bellefonte Exit (Exit 161)
• Turn left at Exit, follow Route 26 South to Pleasant Gap
• Take Pleasant Gap Exit, then right onto Route 64 (toward
Pleasant Gap)
• At first stop light (Harrison Road), take right (by ABC Co.)
• Stay on North Harrison Road for approximately 1.5 miles,
CPI is located on the left
From points South (Altoona, Tyrone)
• T
ake I-99/Route 220 North
• Get off at Harrison Road Exit (Exit 80), CPI is immediately
on the right
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