Noncredit Continuing Education Classes
Winter 2010

Occupations/Trades

Mediation

Real Estate

OCCUPATIONS

Home Energy Analysis *NEW!*
This 35-hour course trains you to be an energy analyst, one of the most important jobs in the green economy. Topics include elements of an energy analysis (audit) for a single-family home; building science, safety, and calculations of space and volume; use of measuring and/or diagnostic equipment; customer relations including the ability to explain technical terms in laymen’s terms, and analytic report preparation. Experience in construction recommended as well as basic math, English, and computer skills. For more information, call Sandy at 410-772-4458.

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CDL Learner's Permit Prep
Prepare for the MVA, CDL Class-A or B Commercial Driver permit exam. Topics include general knowledge, air brakes, transporting passengers, and combination vehicles. We recommend you get a CDL Learners Manual at the local MVA office and read sections 1-6 before class starts. $60

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Electrical - Level 1
This course is the first level of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for electrical students. You will receive an overview of the electrical trade and available career paths available. Topics include electrical safety, electrical test equipment, and electrical theory one. Textbook, calculator, and NEC2008 Code book is required. (T) Note: (1) to receive NCCER credit for completion of previous basic electricity courses, you must request and pass Electrical Theory 1 & 2. (2) Construction Math is highly recommended for those who need a math review. 2.5 CEUs. $265

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Construction Planning & Scheduling
Using computers, you will gain a comprehensive overview and systems analysis of the requirements and use of planning and scheduling as an effective management tool. We will be using Microsoft Project 2000 with special emphasis on the planning process. Text required at first class. (T) 4.2 CEUs. $380

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MEDIATION

The Circle Process *NEW!*
Coming together in a circle is an ancient peacemaking practice that honors collective wisdom while respecting individual differences. Facilitation of the circle process offers limitless possibilities for resolving conflicts and building stronger communities. Learn how to effectively use circles to restore dialogue, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships at work, home, or school. Restorative dialogue circles foster friendships and allow everyone's voice to be heard. They can be used for consensus building and decision making in the workplace, as well as at home to help family members take personal responsibility for their behavior. This is an interactive course. Instructor: Bette Hoover. .6 CEUs. $85

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Breaking the Code: Ethical Decision Making *NEW!*
Mediation practice is filled with ethical puzzles and pitfalls. Come join your colleagues in this interactive course and learn to crack the puzzle of ethical decision making in mediation. Course content includes how to identify an ethical dilemma and how to determine various codes of professional conduct for mediators. Instructors comprise an expert team of mediators and trainers with experience in a variety of venues including government, community, family, courts, and private settings. Prerequisite: completion of 40 hours basic mediation training or equivalent. Instructors: Lisa Bleich, B.A., Liz Ribas, M.S., Tara Taylor, M.P.A., Barbara Blake Williams, M.P.A., M.Ed.,J.D. .3 CEUs. $49**

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate: Appraisal Principles & Procedures
This course is the first in a series of four (4) courses designed to meet the education requirements of the Maryland Real Estate Appraisers Commission for the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser classification. Topics to be covered include: real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, the valuation process, property description, and an overview of the approaches to value. The course meets for a total of 60 classroom hours. Attendance is mandatory. A final examination will be given. A calculator is required for this course. Any basic calculator will suffice. However, if the student desires to purchase a financial calculator, the Hewlett-Packard 12C is recommended (and is required for the third course in this series; Appraisal Practices and Analysis Part II). (T) 6.0 CEUs. $640

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Real Estate Principles and Practices for Salespersons
This course is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for a real estate sales license. It introduces concepts of property types, interests in real estate, property description, agency, contract law, finance, valuation, taxation, license law, and fair housing, ethics and environmental concerns. This course meets for a total of 60 classroom hours. Students must have 100 percent attendance and pass the final course exam in order to qualify for the state examination. Students are encouraged to read the first 4 textbook chapters before the first class session. Text required at first class. (T) 6.0 CEUs. $500

*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.