Program of Studies

Updated 2018
 Based in the heart of Vermont, the Central Vermont Career Center has
served students throughout the Green Mountain State since 1969.

Through a progressive outlook on education and the professional

opportunities of a career-based education, our students learn the skills that
lead to lifetime careers and academic excellence for a 21st century world.

Together, we are the future professionals of Vermont.

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 Program of Studies:
Information About CVCC Programs
Including...
Opportunities, Proficiencies, Textbooks,
Reading Samples, Reading Levels, Math Skills,
and Safety Examinations
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Admissions Information- Pages 3-4
Automotive Technology- Pages 5-6
Baking Arts- Pages 7-8
Building Trades- Pages 9-10
Cosmetology- Pages 11-12
Culinary Arts- Pages 13-14
Digital Media Arts- Pages 15-16
Electrical Technology- Pages 17-18
Emergency Services- Pages 19-20
Exploratory Technology- Pages 21-22
Human Services- Pages 23-24 The staff of CVCC 2017-2018!
Medical Professions- Pages 25-26
Natural Resources and Sustainability- Pages 27-28
Plumbing and Heating- Pages 29-30

Summary of Opportunities- Page 31

Summary of Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators- Page 32
Summary of Textbooks and Reading Levels- Page 33
Summary of Recommended Math/Science Skills- Page 34
Summary of Safety Examinations- Page 35
Textbook Examples from Individual Programs- Pages 39 to 70 (online version only)

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 At CVCC...
We build

We create

We venture

We collaborate

We repair

We learn

Education that works.

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 The CVCC Admissions Process
Visit www.cvtcc.org
to download our application
and to learn more about
CVCC Admisssions!

The Admissions Timeline The Path to CVCC

(subject to change each year, check
our website for updated calendar) 1. Attend a CVCC visit at your school

December to January: 2. Visit 2 CVCC Programs, preferably

CVCC will visit through our Program Showcase day
your Sending School

3. Participate in an interview with the

February: program instructor
Sign up with your Guidance Counselor
for CVCC Program Showcase Day
to visit 2 programs 4. Have enough credits to be junior
(except for Exploratory Tech, 10th grade status)

March:
CVCC Applications are Due 5. Have good attendance

April: 6. Have a good discipline record

Interview with the
Program Instructor
7. Have a Personalized Learning Plan
that shows an interest in the programs
May: in which the student is applying
CVCC Admissions
Decisions are Made
8. Have a strong desire to learn and
participate safely in the CVCC school
community

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 Automotive Technology
www.cvtcc.org/automotive-technology.html

Career Opportunities
Automotive Technician
Automotive Parts Specialist
Service Writer
Heavy Equipment Specialist
Service Technician

Average Salary
Auto Service Technician and Mechanic $36,610

Diesel Service Technician and Mechanic $42,320

Heavy Equipment Service Technician $43,820

What We Do Auto Body and Glass Repairer $37,680

Construction Equipment Operator $40,980

Automotive Technology provides an Aircraft Mechanic and Technician $55,230
introduction to and training in the Automotive Parts Salesperson $21,410
automotive service industry. Areas of
Career/Tech Education Instructor $45,000 to
concentration include: steering and $70,000
suspension, brake systems, electronics and
engine performance and General Service Program Graduates Recent Employment
Technician Training. Students will learn the 802 Toyota
Formula Ford
proper repair and maintenance procedures Vermont Agency of Transportation
to service automobiles and light trucks. Vermont Tire and Service
Instruction includes the proper use of Cody Chevrolet
power and hand tools, and an introduction
to welding skills.
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.

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Automotive Technology
www.cvtcc.org/automotive-technology.html

Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- S/P2 Mechanical Safety Certification
- Mechanical and Light Duty Repair (MLR) ASE Certification
- Valvoline U Oil Certification
- Snap-On Multimeter Certification

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 1e, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3g, 4d, 5h, 5j, 5l, 5n, 5m
- Science: 1b, 1e, 1k, 2c, 2d, 2e, 8e, 8i, 8j

Textbook
Automotive Technology Students use this industry-recognized text, although others may also be used
thoughout the year.
- Electude Automotive E-Learning (http://www.electude.com)
SAMPLE PAGES on Page 39 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 11.3 (Electude Automotive E-Learning)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Reading a micrometer (digital and gauge)
- Metric system
- Fractions, decimals, percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Ohms Law and Pascals Law (note: the use of these two laws require the
ability to work with formulas, such as E=I x R, for different needs)
- Measurement
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins the year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass these
safety exams before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these
exams, contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- S/P2 Mechanical Repair Safety Certification

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 Baking Arts
www.cvtcc.org/baking-arts.html

Career Opportunities
Bakers Assistant
Pastry Chefs Assistant
Cake Decorator
Bread Baker Assistant or Apprentice
Baker
Pastry Sous Chef
Food Stylist
Food Journalist
Food Photographer
Chocolatier
Confectioner
Test Kitchen Staff

Average Salary
Baker $42,480
What We Do Pastry Chef Assistant $21,360
Food Prep Worker $19,300
Baking Arts combines a lecture and lab Waiters /Waitress $18,400
format designed to teach basic and
Career/Tech Education Instructor $45,000
advanced baking principles, basic and to $70,000
advanced baking methods and
preparations, customer service skills, Program Graduates Recent Employment
culinary math, and efficient working J Morgans
Manghis
habits. Located off-campus, students take
The Wayside
part in running a real bake shop and Trapp Family Lodge
experience the realities of a professional Delicate Decadence
work space. Cold Hollow Cider Mill

The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employ-
ment in, its programs and activities.

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Baking Arts
www.cvtcc.org/baking-arts.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment with New England Culinary Institute (A 10 week online course of
instruction plus an intensive weekend-long residency at NECIs Montpelier campus).
- Articulation Agreement with Culinary Institute of America
- Fulfillment of the C.I.A.s foodservice experience requirement.
- Possible ServSafe Sanitation Certificate transfer credit.
- An annually renewable Articulation Grant of $4,000 (a total of
$16,000 for the bachelors program), and other scholarship opportunities.
- Waiver of the application fee for C.I.A.
- ServSafe Managers Certification
- National Restaurant Association Baking Credential
- S/P2 Culinary Safety Certification

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and
assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for updates and
more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c
- Science: 1d, 1e, 1g, 2c, 5h, 8a, 8h

Textbooks
Baking Arts Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used throughout
the year.
- Professional Baking, 5th Edition- Gisseln
- ServeSafe Coursebook, 6th Edition- National Restaurant Association
- Culinary Math, 2nd Edition- American Technical Publishers
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 40-42 ( < link for online version of this document only )
Also see Culinary Arts text on Pages 49-51

Recommended Reading Level

Baking Arts textbooks are books used by post-secondary culinary and baking arts
programs. Therefore, students will need to read and comprehend at a 10th to 12th grade level.

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation and
training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Conversions
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Measurements
- Estimating
- Volume
- Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- ServSafe Manager Certification (nationally recognized certificate)
- S/P2 Culinary Safety Certification

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 Building Trades
www.cvtcc.org/building-trades.html

Career Opportunities
This course prepares students to
pursue a variety of fields in
construction and maintenance.

Average Salary
Carpenter $39,940
Construction Laborer $29,160
Drywall Tapers and Finisher $37,920
Painter $35,190
Roofer $35,290
Sheet Metal Worker $43,290
Tile and Marble Setter $37,040

What We Do Hazardous Materials Removal $37,590

Cement Mason $35.830
Brick Mason $44,950
Building Trades prepares students for Career/Tech Education Instructor
careers in general construction. The $45,000 to $70,000
projects students participate in are
Program Graduates Recent Employment
informed by the community needs as well Huntington Homes
as industrial trends and needs. Students S.D. Ireland
in Building Trades learn the principles and GB Construction
Allied Building Contractors
skills of general carpentry by constructing E.F. Wall
a five piece modular home and other East Shore Drywall
various projects. Allen Lumber
State of Vermont
Barre City School

The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.

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Building Trades
www.cvtcc.org/building-trades.html

Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Associated General Contractors Carpentry Certification (AGC-C)
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3f, 3i, 3h, 5g, 5h, 5l, 5m, 5n
- Science: 8a, 8c, 8f

Textbooks
Building Trades Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
-National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Core Curriculum- Pearson
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Carpentry Level 1- Pearson
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 43-45 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
-10.4 (NCCER Texts)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Pythagorean theorem
- Fractions, decimals, percentages
- Measuring quickly with tape measure to an accuracy of 1/8
- Ratios and proportions
- Finding area
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

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 Cosmetology
www.cvtcc.org/cosmetology.html

Career Opportunities
Cosmetologists
Color Specialists
Hair Stylists
Platform Artists
Entrepreneurs

Average Salary
Cosmetologist $31,000
Hair Stylist $31,000
Platform Artist $50,000
Manicurists and Pedicurist $19,220
Skin Care Specialist $28,640
What We Do Career/Tech Education Instructor
$45,000 to $70,000
This course prepares students to enter the
Program Graduates Recent Employment
cosmetology workforce with knowledge in all OBriens Salon (Burlington)
areas required by the Vermont State Board JCPennys (Berlin)
of Cosmetology. Students will learn the Indigo (Burlington)
theory behind the hands on aspects of the Top Notch (Stowe)
industry including hair cutting, color, Myles Court (Montpelier)
chemical texturizing, waxing, skin care, nail Touch of Class (Barre)
services including artificial nails, and makeup Lasting Image (Waterbury)
Bliss (Northfield)
application. Students will also perform and
Paul Mitchell
master these services in the CVCC Mirabella
in-house salon, while adhering to state Surface
regulations. Students will also learn about
anatomy and physiology, chemistry,
electricity, infection control, professional The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
image, and business practices, just to name a race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
few. employment in, its programs and activities.

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Cosmetology
www.cvtcc.org/cosmetology.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Students who have successfully completed 1500 hours can sit for the VT
Licensing Exam for Cosmetology (second year of program required)

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5d, 5f, 5n
- Science: 1a, 1f, 1d, 1e, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3f

Textbook
Cosmetology students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Pivot Point Cosmetology Textbook and Lab- Pivot Point
- Milady Standard Cosmetology- Cengage Learning
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 46-48 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
-14.0 (Milady Text)
-11.5 (Pivot Point Text and Lab)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Fahrenheit temperature
- Measure length and angles
- Fractions, decimals, percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Probability
- Calculate wages
- Money and financial management
- Reading scales and gauges
- Time management
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Safety and Infection Control (examination content from Vermont State
Salon Regulations)
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 Culinary Arts
www.cvtcc.org/culinary-arts.html

Career Opportunities
Restaurant Professional
Food and Beverage Services
Chef
Line Cook
Sous Chef
Corporate Chef
Personal Chef
Chef Instructor
Chef/Restaurant Owner
Cheesemaker
Butcher
Maitre d
Product Development
Restaurant Consultant
Purchasing Manager
Director of Special Foods
Food Blogger
Banquet Coordinator
What We Do Catering Services
Food Writer
Food Critic
Culinary Arts is designed to provide the Average Salary
knowledge and the skills needed for Chef and Head Cook $46,000
Executive Chef $75,000
employment in the Culinary Industry or to Chef Owner $79,000
enroll in post-secondary education. Much of Sous Chef $41,000
Prep Cook $21,000
the student training is provided through Career/Tech Education Instructor
The Lunch Box Restaurant (located on our $45,000 to $70,000
campus). Designed with a focus on Program Graduates Employment
nutrition, teamwork, and farm-to-table The Cornerstone Pub and Kitchen
Kismet
practices, this course has everything and American Flatbread
more for students passionate about food Skinny Pancake
Two Loco Guys
preparation and gives a complete The Wayside
Soups and Greens
introduction to the world of professional Sarduccis
cooking. Bolton Valley Holiday Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort
Positive Pie

The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.

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Culinary Arts
www.cvtcc.org/culinary-arts.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment with New England Culinary Institute (Online course
of instruction plus an intensive weekend-long residency).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website. ( < link for online version of this document only )
- Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c
- Science: 2c, 7i, 8a

Textbooks
Culinary Arts Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Introduction to Culinary Arts- Culinary Institute of America
- National Restaurant Association Foundations of Restaurant Management
and Culinary Arts Level 1- Pearson
- National Restaurant Association Foundations of Restaurant Management
and Culinary Arts Level 2- Pearson
- Culinary Math: Principles and Applications
- ServeSafe Food Handler Guide, 6th Edition- National Restaurant
Association
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 49-51 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 10.7 (Introduction to Culinary Arts)
- 11.2 (Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts Level 1/2)
Recommended Math Skills
Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Conversions
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Measurements
- Estimating
- Volume
- Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exams

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass these
safety exams before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these
exams, contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification (nationally recognized certificate)
- S/P2 Culinary Safety and Sanitation Certification

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 Digital Media Arts
www.cvtcc.org/digital-media-arts.html

Career Opportunities
Digital Artist
Graphic Designer
Advertising Director / Digital Marketer
Director of Photography/Cinematographer
Film Director / Assistant Director
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Film Editor / Visual Effect Producer
Color Grading Editor
Screenwriter or Storyboard Artist
Photographer
Hardware Specialist for Cameras/Computers
Animator
Sign / Banner / T-Shirt Manufacturer
Application Designer
3D Printing / Designer
What We Do Disc Jockey or Studio Music Producer
Sound Editor / Sound Engineer
Lighting and Effects Professional
Digital Media Arts is the home of creativity and Visual Effects or CGI Artist
forward thinking for the Career Center. Using
some of the latest technologies and in
anticipation of technologies to come, our Average Salary
students have all the tools needed to design and Graphic Designer $44,150
create in both artistic and professional settings. Web Developer $62,500
Combining many media types, career paths, and Multi Media Artist $61,000
industry trends, the curriculum of Digital Media
Animator $64,370
Arts takes a creative approach to learning.
The first quarter involves extensive practice Photographer $28,490
in photography and photo manipulation. The Film and Video Editors and
second quarter switches the approach to Camera Operators $46,280
focus on graphic design, including use of our Career/Tech Education Instructor
$45,000 to $70,000
full print and vinyl print shop. The third and
fourth quarters introduce digital filmmaking,
leading students into film editing, digital The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,

cinematography, 2D animation, 3D visual race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
effects, and sound design. Web design and employment in, its programs and activities.

music production are also incorporated into the

curriculum throughout the year.

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Digital Media Arts
www.cvtcc.org/digital-media-arts.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Adobe Certified Associate Certification (currently offered in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, and Premiere Pro)
- Articulation Agreement with Lyndon State College to earn up to 6 college
credits towards Graphic Design (other college options available on request).
- Dual Enrollment through Community College Vermont (contingent upon Accuplacer
scores)
* Photography I (3 credits)
* Adobe Creative Cloud (3 credits)

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and
assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for updates
and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements,
visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 2c, 5a, 5h, 5n
- Media Arts: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d

Textbooks
Digital Media Arts Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Pearson MyGraphicsLab Adobe eTextbooks for Photoshop, Illustrator,
and Premiere Pro
- How To Design Cool Stuff- John McWade
SAMPLE PAGES on Page 52-54 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 11.4 (MyGraphics Lab)
- 9.5 (How To Design Cool Stuff)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Measuring
- Fractions, decimals, percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Conversions between units and file structures
- Visual spacial cognition
- Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Algorithms
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Digital Citizenship and Copyright Law- CVCC Designed Examination
featuring content approved by Common Sense Media Incorporated.

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 Electrical Technology
www.cvtcc.org/electrical-technology.html
What We Do
The Electrical Technology program gives
students everything they need to prepare
to be electricians. Electricity is essential for
light, power, air-conditioning, and
refrigeration, and electricians are trained to
install, connect, test, and maintain electrical
systems for a variety of purposes.
Student in Electrical Technology may work
indoors or outdoors on a variety of
construction sites as well as in our programs
lab. This course provides training to prepare
electricians in both the fields of construction
and maintenance.
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
Career Opportunities
The Electircal Field is growing and
demand for skilled electricians is high.
Electricians will be needed to install
and maintain electrical devices for
residential and commercial settings.
This growing field of work is rich with
employment and career opportunities,
especially within our own community.
Average Salary
Electrician $49,840
Line Installer and Repairer $58,210
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $37,900
Electrical and Electronics Installers
and Repairers $51,200
Wind Turbine Technician $45,970
Computer, ATM and Office Machine
Repairer $36,620
Career/Tech Education Instructor
$45,000 to $70,000
Program Graduates Recent Employment
Collins Electric
Vermont Mechanical
Norway and Sons
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.
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Electrical Technology
www.cvtcc.org/electrical-technology.html

Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification
- 300 hours credited toward the Vermont Electrical Registered
Apprenticeship Program
- Opportunity to test for the 1st year of the Vermont Electrical
Apprenticeship Program

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4a, 4e, 5a, 5d, 5f, 5n
- Science: 1k, 2a, 2d, 2e, 8d, 8e, 8f

Textbook
Electrical Technology Students use this industry-recognized text, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- National Electrical Code: Electrical Residential Wiring- NFPA 70
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 55-57 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
-13.3 (Electrical Residential Wiring)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Ohms law
- Manipulating formulas
- Frequent complex calculations
- Voltage drop calculation
- Measuring
- Using industry code charts
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

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 Emergency Services
www.cvtcc.org/emergency-services.html

Career Opportunities
Urban Firefighter
Wild Lands Firefighter
Emergency Dispatcher
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
Urban Search and Rescue
Swift Water Response
Fire Suppression System Designer
Arson Investigator
Fire Marshal
Flight Paramedic
Emergency Department Technician
Wilderness EMT
Technical Rescue Specialist
What We Do Emergency Equipment Sales/Repair

Students in Emergency Services are provided Average Salary

with the instruction required for entry
level work or post-secondary training in the
fields of Emergency Medical Services and Fire
Science. Students will learn to demonstrate
problem-solving and critical thinking skills to
analyze, synthesize and evaluate situations
independently and in teams. They will apply
emergency service response skills to manage an
incident scene as a First Responder. They will
make informed, healthy choices that positively
affect the health, safety and well-being of
themselves and others.
The program begins the year with an initial
exploration of Emergency Service classroom
work (lecture, readings, and independent study
projects) and transitions into visits with local
experts in the field. Students will participate in
ride alongs with local First Responders and fire
departments.
Firefighter $42,250
Emergency Medical Technician and
Paramedic $31,200
Law Enforcement $59,980
Emergency Dispatcher $36,300
Fire Inspectors and Investigator
$53,990
Correctional Officer $38,970
Career/Tech Education Instructor
$45,000 to $70,000
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.
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Permission for off-campus travel and a physical are required within 3 months of
starting class (documentation must verify ability to lift 50 lbs.)
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment through Vermont Technical College (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
* Fire Science 101 (3 credits)
* Emergency Medical Technician 101 (5 credits)
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- Healthcare Basic Life Support
- Firefighting Level 1 Certification- VT Fire Service Training Council
- Wildlands Firefighting Certification VT Fire Service Training Council
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Vermont Fire Service Training Council
- NIMS 100 Certification Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Emergency Medical Technician- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and
assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for updates and
more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements, visit
the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1f, 3b, 3f, 3i, 3h, 5g, 5i, 5n
- Science: 1h, 2c, 3c, 3g

Textbooks
Emergency Services Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Emergency Care (Edition 13)- Daniel Limmer and Michael OKeefe
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills- Jones and Bartlett
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 58-60 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first number
correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year. For example,
an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the school year.
- 14.3 (Emergency Care)
- 12.0 (Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation and
training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Use of military time
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Reading gauges
- Metric to standard conversion
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- American Heart Association First Aid and CPR

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 Exploratory Technology
www.cvtcc.org/exploratory-technology.html

Program Explorations
Students spend a large portion of their
time in Exploratory Technology visiting
and participating in other CVCC
programs to learn about a wide variety of
professional routes that are available to
them. Students will, throughout their
study, visit:
Automotive Technology
Baking Arts
Building Trades
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
What We Do Digital Media Arts
Electrical Technology
In the three-block Exploratory Tech Program, Emergency Services
students will learn foundational skills to prepare Human Services
them to be successful in a Career Center Program Natural Resources and Sustainability
in their junior and/or senior years. Plumbing and Heating
Exploratory Technology students balance their time
between honing their academic skills and shadowing
Professional Preparation
in all CVCC programs, giving students a chance to Students will learn communication skills,
explore career pathways and opportunities provided team-building and problem solving skills.
by Career and Technical education. Students will also receive instruction in
The Exploratory Technology Program follows a math, reading, writing, history, and
curriculum that emphasizes the development of science throughout the program.
critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving
skills. Students learn applied academic and technical
skills designed to prepare them for success in any
technical program at CVCC.

* All Exploratory Technology students will be required The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
to safely operate hand and power tools as they identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.
complete technical projects. *

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Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- A full academic education experience
- Basic First Aid and CPR Certification
- Time spent participating in every program at the Career Center

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c, 2d, 3g, 3h, 5c, 5d, 5f, 5g, 5l, 6a, 6e
- Science: 1c, 1e, 7e, 7f, 7i

Textbooks
Exploratory Technology Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be
used throughout the year.
- Entering the World of Work- Glencoe
- Various Trade Texts

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 9.2 (Entering the World of Work)
Various trade texts have been chosen to read at the 10th grade level.

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Trade-specific math
- Measurements and construction calculations
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Wood Shop and Hand Tool Safety Program Certification (CVCC Designed)

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 Human Services
www.cvtcc.org/human-services.html
What We Do
The Human Services Program
prepares students for employment
in careers that relate to families and
human needs including education,
counseling, mental health services,
family and financial planning, elder
care, and personal care services.
Students who participate in this
program will develop academic,
problem solving, workplace,
citizenship, ethics, and leadership
skills.
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Development/Services
School Counselor
Elementary/Pre-School Teacher
Childcare Facilities Director
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Sociologist
Substance Abuse Counselor
Employment Counselor
Family and Community Service
Coordinator of Volunteers
Human Service Worker
Social Worker
Average Salary
Elderly Caregiver $22,200
Elderly Activity Director $38,700
Kindergarten or Elementary School
Teacher $53,090
PreSchool Teacher $27,130
Special Education Teacher $55,065
Teacher Assistant $23,640
Mental Health Counselor $41,500
Probation Officers and Correctional
Treatment Specialist $48,190
Social/Human Services Assistant $28,850
Substance Abuse Counselor $38,520
Career/Tech Education Instructor $45,000
to $70,000
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.
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www.cvtcc.org/human-services.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment through the Community College of Vermont
(contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
Students have the opportunity to gain credit in 2 of the following courses...
* Workplace Communication in Early Childhood Education (4 credits)
* Infant/Toddler Development (3 credits)
* Introduction to Human Services (3 credits)
* Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
* Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) (Eligible students who enroll in
the Human Services program for both their junior and senior years will be able to complete the
480 hours required for this certification over the course of their two years at CVCC. Students who
only complete one year at CVCC will need to plan to continue working on this certification after
they leave CVCC.)
- Community First Aid Certification (CFA-ARC)
- CPR, Child, Infant and Adult Certification (CPR-ARC)

Alignment to Vermont Graduation Proficiencies

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 2d, 6a, 6b, 6d
- Science: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Textbooks
Human Services Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Life Span Development- Sharleen L Kato
- Contemporary Living- Verdene Ryder
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 61-63 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 9.2 (Life Span Development)
- 9.0 (Contemporary Living)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Conversions
- Statistics
- Financial literacy
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exams

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass these
safety exams before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these
exams, contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
- Fire Extinguisher Safety with Vermont Fire Extinguishers Inc.

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www.cvtcc.org/medical-services.html

Career Opportunities
Registered Nurse
Physical or Occupational Therapist
Radiographist
Home Health Specialist
Emergency Service Specialist
Phlebotomist
Acute Care Specialist
Dental Assistant
Surgical Service Specialist
Clinical Labratory Technician
What We Do Emergency Medical Technician
Radiologic Technician
The Medical Professions program introduces students to a
variety of health occupations including nursing, emergency
services, home health care, physical therapy, occupational Average Salary
therapy, surgical services, dental assisting, radiology,
Physical Therapists $75,700
cardiology, and acute care experiences. Students will
learn the foundational skills required in specific health Registered Nurse $65,228
occupations and will prepare for college coursework in a Clinical Laboratory Technologist $67,017
variety of medical fields. Students use state of the art 3D
Respiratory Therapist $60,673
anatomy technology in the classroom to enhance learning
of the human body and body systems. We are the first Radiology Technician $57,928
school in Vermont to use this new technology. Phlebotomist $34,320
Through classroom instruction and clinical shadowing Dental Hygienist $66705
experiences students will learn functions and educational
requirements of various health care team members, Physician Assistant $109,324
specific job skills common to patient care, knowledge of the Career/Tech Education Instructor $45,000
human body and body systems, math skills used by todays to $70,000
health care practitioners, medical terminology and
communication skills in healthcare settings, and advanced
health career exploration through clinical internship in The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
acute care facilities, medical offices and clinics race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
Upon successful completion, students will have acquired a employment in, its programs and activities.
solid foundation preparing them to pursue post-secondary
education in a wide range of medical professions/health
care fields.

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www.cvtcc.org/medical-professions.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment with Community College of Vermont (contingent upon
Accuplacer scores)
* Human Biology (3 credits)
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification- American Heart Association
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Blood Borne Pathogen Certification- American Red Cross

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c, 3b, 3f
- Science: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Textbooks
Medical Professions Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used
throughout the year.
- Human Biology- S. Mader
- Medical Terminology: A Living Language- Pearson
- Medical Math- Wolters Kluwer
- Diversified Health Occupations- Louise Simmers
SAMPLE PAGES on Pages 64-66 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Texts for this course are written at an 11th grade reading level.

Recommended Math and Science Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math and science skills. Previous
preparation and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Units and conversions
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- American Heart Association First Aid and CPR

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Natural Resources and Sustainability
www.cvtcc.org/natural-resources-and-sustainability.html

Career Opportunities
In partnership with community
professionals, students work and learn
in the field of natural resources to gain
skills and contacts that will assist in
employment or post-secondary
education.

Average Salary
Agricultural Worker $18,900
Logging $33,630
Conservation Scientist and Forester
$59,060
Environmental Science and
Pro-technical Technician $41,240
What We Do Forest and Conservation Technician
$33,920
The Natural Resources and Arborist $23,970
Sustainability Program pushes the idea of Game Warden $44,888
learning outside of the classroom and into Career/Tech Education Instructor
$45,000 to $70,000
the natural world. Through hands-on
education, students study real-world Community Partners
solutions to sustainability issues and Bear Roots Farm
East Hill Tree Farm
complete projects of importance in their Vermont Compost Company
community. Students learn about Dog River Farm
natural resources conservation, City of Barre
Barre City/Town Elementary School
environmental stewardship, and Vermont Food Bank
sustainable systems, while working as a
team to identify and solve problems. The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.

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Natural Resources and Sustainability
www.cvtcc.org/natural-resources-and-sustainability.html

Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Dual Enrollment through Vermont Technical College (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
* Introduction to Horticulture (3 credits)
- Wilderness First Aid Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) through Stonehearth
Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
- Wildlands Forest Fire Training
- Outdoor Professional Safety Certification
- Industry Connections
- Community Partnerships

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and
assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for updates
and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements,
visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3e, 3f, 5a, 5n, 6a
- Science: 7e, 7f, 7h, 7i, 8b, 8d

Textbooks
Natural Resources and Sustainability Students use this industry-recognized text, although others may
also be used throughout the year.
- Exploring Global Issues (Social, Economic, and Environmental Interconnections)-
Facing the Future
- Horticulture Today- Elizabeth Driscoll and Jodi Songer Riedel

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 11.7 (Exploring Global Issues)
- 12.0 (Horticulture Today)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation and
training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Scale factors
- Measurements
- Unit conversions
- Scale maps
- Volume
- Area
- Polynomial equations
- Basic algebra
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Outdoor Professional Safety Program Certification (CVCC Designed)

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 Plumbing and Heating
www.cvtcc.org/plumbing-and-heating.html

Career Opportunities
Plumbing Technician
Licensed Journeyman and Master
Plumber
Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Certified Water Specialist
Installation Designer
Engineer
Indoor Air Quality Specialist
Control Technician
Mechanical Engineer
Maintenance Director
Plant Manager
Self-Employed Plumber

What We Do
The Plumbing and Heating program is
designed to give students a basic knowledge
of plumbing and hydronic heating systems.
Students who satisfactorily complete the
program will be prepared for entry level
plumbing and heating jobs, including a
registered apprenticeship. Plumbing and
Heating fields currently have excellent
growth outlooks over the next ten years
throughout New England with Vermont
alone projected to need 280 new plumbers.
80% of graduates from the past two years
race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
found work in the field.
Average Salary
Plumbing, Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitter
$49,140
Heating, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Mechanic/Installer $43,640
Boilermaker $56,560
Career/Tech Education Instructor $45,000
to $70,000
Program Graduates Recent Employment
Vermont Mechanical
New England Air Systems
Engleberth Construction
Vermont Fuel Oil Dealers Association
Local Plumbing Contractors
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities.

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www.cvtcc.org/plumbing-and-heating.html
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification
- 300 hours credited toward the Vermont Plumbing Registered
Apprenticeship Program
- Opportunity to test for the 1st year of the Vermont Plumbing Registered
Apprenticeship Program

Vermont Proficiency-Based Graduation Indicators

While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained
and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from
Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements. CVCC is currently in the process of aligning
additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas; contact the Instructor for
updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).
- Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 2b, 2c, 5a, 5c
- Science: 8d, 8e, 8f

Textbooks
Plumbing and Heating Students use these industry-recognized texts, although others may also be
used throughout the year.
- Plumbing and Heating (Second Edition)- Michael Joyce
- Modern Hydronic Heating (Third Edition)- John Siegenthalar
SAMPLE PAGES on Page 67-69 ( < link for online version of this document only )

Recommended Reading Level

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in this course are written at the following grade level. The first
number correlates to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year.
For example, an 11.3 would translate to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the
school year.
- 12.0 (Plumbing and Heating)
- 11.8 (Modern Hydronic Heating)

Recommended Math Skills

Successful students in this program should expect to master these math skills. Previous preparation
and training in these areas are critical for academic success in this program.
- Ohms law
- Pascals law
- Pythagorean theorem
- Using sine and cosine chart
- Measuring
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Finding volume
- Angles
- Using industry code charts
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

CVCC Safety Exam

Every CVCC Program begins their year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the safety
exam before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams,
contact the CVCC School Counseling Coordinator.
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

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Summary of Opportunities
Successful students in these programs have these opportunities available to them.
Automotive Technology - S/P2 Mechanical Safety Certification
- Mechanical and Light Duty Repair (MLR) ASE Certification
- Valvoline U Oil Certification
- Snap-On Multimeter Certification

Baking Arts - Dual Enrollment with New England Culinary Institute (A 10 week online course of
instruction plus an intensive weekend-long residency at NECIs Montpelier campus).
- Articulation Agreement with Culinary Institute of America
- Fulfillment of the C.I.A.s foodservice experience requirement.
- Possible ServSafe Sanitation Certificate transfer credit.
- An annually renewable Articulation Grant of $4,000 (a total of $16,000 for the bachelors program), and other
scholarship opportunities.
- Waiver of the application fee for C.I.A.
- ServSafe Managers Certification
- National Restaurant Association Baking Credential
- S/P2 Culinary Safety Certification

Building Trades - Associated General Carpenters Carpentry Certification (AGC-C)

- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

Cosmetology - Students who have successfully completed 1500 hours can sit for the VT Licensing Exam for Cosmetology (second year of
program required)

Culinary Arts - Dual Enrollment with New England Culinary Institute (Online course of instruction plus an intensive weekend-long residency).
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Digital Media Arts -Adobe Certified Associate Certification (currently offered in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro)
- Articulation Agreement with Lyndon State College to earn up to 6 college credits towards Graphic Design (other college
options available on request).
- Dual Enrollment through Community College Vermont (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
* Photography I (3 credits)
* Adobe Creative Cloud (3 credits)

Electrical Technology - Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

- 300 hours credited towards the Vermont Electrical Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Opportunity to test for the 1st year of the Vermont Electrical Registered Apprenticeship Program

Emergency Services - Dual Enrollment with Vermont Technical College

* Fire Science 101 (3 credits)
-* Emergency Medical Technician 101 (6 credits)
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- Healthcare Basic Life Support
- Firefighting Level 1 Certification- VT Fire Service Training Council
- Wildlands Firefighting Certification VT Fire Service Training Council
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Vermont Fire Service Training Council
- NIMS 100 Certification Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Emergency Medical Technician- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Exploratory Technology - Basic First Aid and CPR Certification

- Time spent participating in every program at the Career Center

Human Services - Dual Enrollment with Community College of Vermont (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
Students have the opportunity to gain credit in 2 of the following courses...
* Workplace Communication in Early Childhood Education (4 credits)
* Infant/Toddler Development (3 credits)
* Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
* Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) (students have the opportunity to earn the academic portion of this certification).
- Community First Aid Certification (CFA-ARC)
- CPR, Child, Infant and Adult Certification (CPR-ARC)

Medical Professions - Dual Enrollment with Community College of Vermont (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
* Human Biology (3 credits)
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification- American Heart Association
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Blood Borne Pathogen Certification- American Red Cross

Natural Resources and - Dual Enrollment through Vermont Technical College (contingent upon Accuplacer scores)
* Introduction to Horticulture (3 credits)
Sustainability - Wilderness First Aid Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) through Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
- Wildlands Forest Fire Training
- Outdoor Professional Safety Certification
- Industry Connections
- Community Partnerships

Plumbing and Heating - Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification
- 300 hours credited towards the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Opportunity to test for the 1st year of the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program

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 Summary of Vermont Proficiency Graduation-Based Indicators
While covering a full curriculum of content specific to their trades, students in CVCC program will be trained and assessed
using high school-level academic proficiencies from the Vermont Agency of Educations Indicators for Proficiency-Based
Graduation Requirements.
CVCC is currently in the process of aligning additional proficiency indicators for literacy and other academic areas;
contact the Instructor for updates and more information. For more information about Vermonts Proficiency-Based
Graduation Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Educations website ( < link for online version of this document only).

Automotive Technology - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 1e, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3g, 4d, 5h, 5j, 5l, 5n, 5m
- Science: 1b, 1e, 1k, 2c, 2d, 2e, 8e, 8i, 8j

Baking Arts - Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c

- Science: 1d, 1e, 1g, 2c, 5h, 8a, 8h

Building Trades - Math: 1a, 1b, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3f, 3i, 3h, 5g, 5h, 5l, 5m, 5n
- Science: 8a, 8c, 8f

Cosmetology - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5d, 5f, 5n
- Science: 1a, 1f, 1d, 1e, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3f

Culinary Arts - Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c

- Science: 2c, 7i, 8a

Digital Media Arts - Math: 1a, 1b, 2c, 5a, 5h, 5n

- Media Arts: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d

Electrical Technology - Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4a, 4e, 5a, 5d, 5f, 5n
- Science: 1k, 2a, 2d, 2e, 8d, 8e, 8f

Emergency Services - Math: 1a, 1b, 1f, 3b, 3f, 3i, 3h, 5g, 5i, 5n
- Science: 1h, 2c, 3c, 3g

Exploratory Technology - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c, 2d, 3g, 3h, 5c, 5d, 5f, 5g, 5l, 6a, 6e
- Science: 1c, 1e, 7e, 7f, 7i

Human Services - Math: 1a, 1c, 1d, 1f, 2b, 2c, 2d, 6a, 6b, 6d
- Science: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Medical Professions - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2c, 3b, 3f
- Science: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Natural Resources and - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3e, 3f, 5a, 5n, 6a
Sustainability - Science: 7e, 7f, 7h, 7i, 8b, 8d

Plumbing and Heating - Math: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1f, 2b, 2c, 5a, 5c
- Science: 8d, 8e, 8f

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 Summary of Textbooks and Reading Levels
Each program uses the following industry-recognized texts, although others may also be used over the year.

Textbooks and the majority of class texts in each course are written at the following grade levels. The first number correlates
to the grade level and the decimal refers to the monthly progress throughout the year. For example, an 11.3 would translate
to an 11th grade reading level, approximately 3 months into the school year.

Refer to each Programs Page for links to Samples of Textbook Readings (digital links are for online version of this document only).

Automotive Technology - Electude Automotive E-Learning (http://www.electude.com) 11.3 READING LEVEL

Baking Arts - Professional Baking, 5th Edition- Gisseln

- ServeSafe Coursebook, 6th Edition- National Restaurant Association
- Culinary Math, 2nd Edition- American Technical Publishers
Baking Arts textbooks are books used by post-secondary culinary and baking arts
programs. Therefore, students will need to read and comprehend at a 10th to 12th grade level.
Building Trades - National Center for Construction Education and Research Core Curriculum- Pearson
10.4 READING LEVEL
- National Center for Construction Education and Research Carpentry Level 1- Pearson
10.4 READING LEVEL
Cosmetology -Milady Standard Cosmetology- Cengage Learning 14.0 READING LEVEL

Culinary Arts -Introduction to Culinary Arts- Culinary Institute of America 10.7 READING LEVEL
-National Restaurant Association Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts Level a
and Level 2- Pearson 11.2 READING LEVEL

Digital Media Arts -Pearson MyGraphicsLab Adobe eTextbooks for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
11.4 READING LEVEL
-How To Design Cool Stuff- John McWade 9.5 READING LEVEL

Electrical Technology - National Electrical Code: Electrical Residential Wiring- NFPA 70 13.3 READING LEVEL

Emergency Services - Emergency Care Edition 13- Daniel Limmer and Michael OKeefe 14.3 READING LEVEL
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills- Jones and Bartlett 12.0 READING LEVEL

Exploratory Technology
Human Services
- Entering the World of Work- Glencoe 9.0 READING LEVEL
- Choice Reading Program
- Various Trade Texts
- Life Span Development- Sharleen L Kato 9.2 READING LEVEL
- Contemporary Living- Verdene Ryder 9.0 READING LEVEL

Medical Professions - Human Biology- S. Mader

Natural Resources and
Sustainability
- Medical Terminology: A Living Language- Pearson
- Medical Math- Wolters Kluwer
- Diversified Health Occupations- Louise Simmers
Texts for this course are written at an 11th - 12th grade and college level.
-Exploring Global Issues (Social, Economic, and Environmental Interconnections)- Facing
the Future 9.5 READING LEVEL

Plumbing and Heating -Plumbing and Heating (Second Edition)- Michael Joyce 12.0 READING LEVEL

- Modern Hydronic Heating (Third Edition)- John Siegenthalar 11.8 READING LEVEL

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Summary of CVCC Recommended Math/Science Skills
Successful students in these programs should expect to master these math and/or science skills.
Previous preparation and training in these areas are critical for academic success at CVCC in each program.
Automotive Technology - Reading a micrometer (digital and gauge) - Metric system
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages - Measurements
- Ratios and proportions
- Ohms Law and Pascals Law (note, the use of these two laws requires the ability to
manipulate a formula, such a E=I x R, for different needs)
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Baking Arts - Conversions - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Measurements - Estimating
- Volume - Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Building Trades - Pythagorean theorem
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Measuring quickly with tape to an accuracy of 1/8
- Ratios and proportions
- Finding area
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Cosmetology - Fahrenheit temperature - Measure length and angles
- Ratios and proportions - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Calculate wages - Probability
- Money / financial management - Reading scales and gauges
- Time management
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Culinary Arts - Conversions - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Measurements - Estimating
- Volume - Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Digital Media Arts - Measuring - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratios and proportions - Geometry (spatial abilities)
- Visual spacial cognition - Algorithms
- Conversions between units, and file structures
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Electrical Technology - Ohms law - Manipulating formulas
- Frequent complex calculations - Voltage drop calculation
- Measuring - Using industry code charts
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Emergency Services - Use of military time - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratios and proportions - Reading gauges
- Metric to standard conversion
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Exploratory Technology - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Trade-specific math
Human Services - Conversions - Statistics
- Financial literacy
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Medical Professions - Chemistry - Biology
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Units and conversions
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Natural Resources and - Scale factors - Measurements
- Unit conversions - Scale maps
Sustainability - Volume - Area
- Polynomial equations - Basic algebra
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Plumbing and Heating - Ohms law - Pascals law
- Pythagorean theorem - Using sine and cosine chart
- Measuring - Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Conversions between units - Finding volume
- Angles - Using industry code charts
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

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Summary of CVCC Safety Examinations
Every CVCC Program begins the year with a Safety Exam. Students are required to pass the programs safety exam(s)
before they can participate in program lab settings. For more information about these exams, contact the CVCC
School Counseling Coordinator.

Automotive Technology - S/P2 Mechanical Repair Safety Certification

Baking Arts - ServSafe Manager Certification (nationally recognized certificate)

- S/P2 Culinary Safety Certification

Building Trades - Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

Cosmetology - Safety and Infection Control (examination content from Vermont State Salon Regulations)

Culinary Arts - ServSafe Food Handler Certification (nationally recognized certificate)

- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

Digital Media Arts - Digital Citizenship and Copyright Law- DMA Designed Examination featuring content
approved by Common Sense Media Incorporated.

Electrical Technology - Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

Emergency Services - American Heart Association First Aid and CPR

Exploratory Technology - Wood Shop and Hand Tool Safety Certification (CVCC Designed)

Human Services - American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification

- Fire Extinguisher Safety with Vermont Fire Extinguishers Inc.

Medical Professions - American Heart Association First Aid and CPR

Natural Resources and - Outdoor Professional Safety Program Certification (CVCC Designed)
Sustainability

Plumbing and Heating - Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 10 hour certification

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 Learn more about SkillsUSA!

All CVCC programs offer leadership

opportunities for excellence in our trades. One of
the best opportunities available to CVCC students
is SkillsUSA, a national competition to celebrate
Champions At Work! Go to skillsusavermont.
org to learn more about the annual SkillsUSA
competition and more!

Photos from CVCC students at the SkillsUSA

National Competition in Louisville KY, in 2017!

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By the numbers...

176 - total program enrollment (2015)

92% - students who went on to post-secondary

training (2016)

81% - students who earned an Industry Recognized

Credential (IRC) (2016)

63% - students who participated in job shadowing

or work-based learning experiences (2016)
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115 - number of male students (2015)
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61 - number of female students (2015) Barre VT 05641
24 - students entered into National Technical Honor
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21 - students working in non-traditional gender trade

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