Washington County Career & Technical Education Center Neff and Technical School Campuses The Washington County Career and Technical Education Center (WCCTEC) consists of the William N. Neff Center for Science and Technology and the Washington County Technical School. It serves students from Abingdon High School, Holston High School, John S. Battle High School, and Patrick Henry High School. The WCCTEC provides students opportunities to develop skills that lead to the world of work, career advancement, and continued post-secondary education. ADVERTISING DESIGN I (8570) & II (8571) This course combines words, graphics, and photography to produce printed materials for advertising. Utilizing computers, scanners, and printers, ideas are converted to print, persuade, inform, and entertain. Students are taught to use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Pagemaker, and Corel Draw, Microsoft Office, Micromedia Director, and other design software. Students will be eligible to take the ACE-Illustrator (Adobe Certified Expert in Illustrator) exam or the NOCTI Certification exam upon completion of their second year. AM class only. AUTO SERVICE TECHNOLOGY (CERTIFIED) I (8506), II (8507), & III (8508) The Auto Service Technology program provides a thorough understanding of automotive fundamentals and the skills needed to inspect, diagnose, repair, and make adjustments in today s highly sophisticated vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on brakes, suspensions, steering, and engine performance, electrical and electronic systems. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to use technologically advanced tools and electronic service equipment, and use computerized databases as references for technical data. This program is certified by NATEF/ASE (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence). Auto Service Technology is a Dual Enrollment class through Virginia Highlands Community College. AUTO COLLISION REPAIR (CERTIFIED) I (8676), II (8677), & III (8678) The Automotive Body Technology program provides training in collision repair and automotive construction. Frame/wheel alignment, body panel repair, flexible parts repair, and refinishing, fiberglass repair, interior trim and glass replacement. MEG welding, urethane refinishing, base coat/clear coat refinishing, spot and panel repairs, and estimating are emphasized. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to correctly analyze all types of body damage and to restore the vehicles to their original appearance. This program is certified by NATEF/ASE (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence).
BUILDING TRADES I (8515), II (8516), & III (8517) The Building Trades course serves to introduce students to the construction industry. Hands- on practice allows students the opportunity to become familiar with the proper use of hand tools power tools and to learn the fundamental basic skills in carpentry, electrical wiring and plumbing. This course will provide students the opportunity to obtain entry-level job skills in the Building Trades field. Students will become familiar with basic construction and related safety standards. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to: frame floors and walls, cut and shape stock and fastening stock (for example: nails, screws, staples and other mechanical fasteners), determine materials needed for a project using a blueprint, install electrical wire, switches and receptacles, learn about basic theory and electrical codes, and plumbing including copper and PVC pipe. The students will learn to install water distribution components, waste and soil pipes, shutoff valves, sinks and a water closet. Upon completion of this course students may seek certification through NOCTI. COMPUTER NETWORK HARDWARE OPERATIONS (CISCO) I (8542) & II (8543) The networking academy program is a comprehensive four-semester/280 hour course that teaches students to design, build, and maintain computer networks. Students are prepared for the industry certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Network+. The networking academy program combines lectures and online learning with hands-on laboratory exercises in which students apply what they have learned in class while working on actual networks. CCNA and Network+ certification test are available upon completion of the four semesters. CISCO Network is a Dual Enrollment course through Virginia Highlands Community College. COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY I (8622), II (8623) This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills needed to begin a career in building, installing, and repairing computers. During this course students study computer hardware, operating principles, system configuration, operation systems, and Troubleshooting concepts. Hands-on laboratory exercises, computer-aided instruction various reference material used to supp;ement the classroom instruction. This class is taught in conjunction with the Networking class and may be taken for one or two credit hours. This class is a Dual Enrollment course through Virginia Highlands Community College.(8622) AM Class. (8623) PM Class. COSMETOLOGY I (8527), II (8528), & III (8529) This course provides beauty services for customers. Students learn to analyze hair to ascertain condition of hair. They apply bleach, color, or tint, using an applicator or brush, to customer s hair, first applying solution to portions of customer s skin to determine if the customer is allergic to the solution. Students shampoo hair and the scalp. They style hair by blowing, cutting, trimming, and tapering, using clippers, scissors, razors, and blow-wave gun. Suggests coiffure according to physical features of patron and current styles, or determines coiffure from instructions of patron. The goal of this course is to provide the students the knowledge, self-confidence and manual skills needed to satisfactorily complete the examination by the Virginia State Board of Registered Professional Hairdressers.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE I (8702), II (8703) & III (8704) This course is intended to provide a general, but informed knowledge of the philosophy and history of criminal justice and criminal justice issues. It surveys the jurisdiction and organizations of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. After taking this course the student should have a general understanding of criminal justice, criminal law and criminal justice procedures. Upon completion of this course students may seek certification through NOCTI. Criminal Justice is a Dual Enrollment course through Virginia Highlands Community College. CULINARY ARTS I (8275) & II (82763) Culinary Arts students study planning, selecting, storing, purchasing, preparing and serving food and food products; basic nutrition, sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and entrepreneurship opportunities within the field are emphasized. Upon completion of this course students may seek certification from NOCTI. Culinary Arts is a Dual Enrollment course through Virginia Highlands Community College. MASONRY I (8512) & II (8513) Students will practice laying brick, block and stone. They will work at mastering the art of using a trowel to spread mortar and to apply mortar to the ends of brick and block. Students will be using hand tools, power tools and equipment applicable to the masonry trade. Upon completion of this course students may seek certification from NOCTI. DRAFTING I (8530), II (8531), III (8532) The Drafting course introduces Technical Drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. This course teaches lettering, metric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners, theory and applications of dimensioning and tolerance. It includes pictorial drawing and preparation of working and detailed drawing. The CADD portion teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CADD system and its operation. Second year students also get involve in designing and developing of architectural plans for commercial and residential dwelling. Dual credit is available along with NOCTI Certification.
WELDING I (8672), II (8673), & III (8674) The Welding program course covers instruction in basic welding, basic oxy-fuel cutting and brazing, welding terms and joints, metal properties and weld defects, basic shielded metal arc welding, basic gas metal arc welding, basic gas tungsten arc welding, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and automated welding. It is expected that a student who completes a two-three year course will be able to attain a job as an entry welder. On completion of the required competencies, students will be given the opportunity to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification test. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (8357) & II (8358) The Practical Nursing class is an eighteen (18) month program. New classes begin at the start of each new school year. The program duration is two (2) academic school years. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Council for Examination in Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), enabling the student to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. During the Preclinical phase (first nine months), students will attend class for One-half day. During this time the student will learn Personal-Vocational Relationships, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Pharmacology and basic nursing skills. During the Clinical phase (second year), the student will attend class and clinical for a full day. Clinical experience will be conducted the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Other facilities may be visited on special occasions. Course work includes Maternal-Child Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Administration of Medications, and Personal-Vocational Relationships that will prepare the student for graduation and the workplace. All students enrolled in the LPN program participate in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club. Students who successfully complete the program may bridge to the registered nursing program at the Virginia Highlands Community College. Adult and High School students must complete an application available through the Guidance Office or the William N. Neff Center office. NURSE ASSISTANT I (8360) & II (8362) Nursing Assistant students are taught the basic skills need for careers in the health care field. During the first semester, students are taught body structure and function, diseases and disorders, nutrition, and medical terminology. Instruction in CPR and first aide are included during this time. During the second semester students are prepared to pursue and explore career options. All students are given the opportunity to complete the required curriculum for certified nurse assistant and take the state test for certification. Clinical experience in local nursing home, the hospital, and home health are an integral part of the second semester. Students in the Nursing Assistant class are members of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Upon successful completion the program students are eligible to seek certification through the Virginia Board of Nursing. AM class only.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I (8305) & II (8306) Pharmacy technicians work in community and hospital pharmacies assisting pharmacists. This course provides training in basic calculations and other areas to prepare individuals to enter the job market. This class introduces students to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations. This program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on the job training is still a part of pharmacy training. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program are members of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to seek certification through the Virginia Board of Pharmacy by taking the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Examination. PM class only. RESOURCE The Resource Department is designed to improve educational outcomes for all individuals. The resource teacher is an advocate, helps attain self-fulfillment, and promotes meaningful participation in quality education. The resource teacher collaborates with other staff to improve the delivery of instruction on a diverse level. JOBS FOR VIRGINIA GRADUATES (JVG) Jobs for America s Graduates is a school-to-career program implemented in more than 1000 schools in the United States and the United Kingdom. JAG s mission is to keep young people in school through graduation and provide work-based learning experience that will lead to career advancement opportunities or to enroll in a post secondary institution that leads to a rewarding career. Since it s inception in 1980, JAG has served over 450,000 participants. The JVG program at the William N. Neff Center was established as a result of a successful competitive grant application approved the Virginia Department of Education. ************************************************************************ SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) SkillsUSA