Short-Term Professional Training

Time for a new career? These short-term, intensive programs will give you marketable skills for today's jobs. For more information on these or other upcoming programs at Manchester Community College, call Kathy DesRoches at (603) 668-6706 ext. 302 or email kdesroches@ccsnh.edu. To see our list of currently running course, visit the Current Schedule.

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
Flagger Certification Training

Flaggers will be in demand this summer as construction projects begin. This workshop trains flaggers to provide safe passage of traffic through and around work zones and to minimize confusion by bringing standard flagging procedures to our nation’s highways. Controlling traffic through work areas is one of the most important and dangerous operations in construction maintenance. ATSSA's course is a comprehensive skill-building session that meets federal industry guidelines: the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This course is a must for novice construction work zone flaggers in both one- and two-person flagging operations and law enforcement. Experienced flaggers can attend this course as a refresher. Attendees will receive a four-year certification after successfully completing the course.

Backhoe Operation Training

Learn to operate a backhoe. This class is for all levels with an emphasis on new operators. Participants will learn how to safely operate a backhoe, safety procedures, basic techniques, craning, digging, trenching and how to safely move materials. Come prepared to spend one day in the classroom and two days working with your classmates on the backhoe. Class size is limited to allow participants some time behind the wheel. Wear long pants and work boots. Bring gloves and a safety vest and hardhat (if you have one). This class will be held rain or shine so you may need rain gear.

Basic Machine Mechanic Training Course

This is an introductory course into mechanical power transmission principles with an emphasis on machine adjustment fundamentals. At the end, students will receive a certificate of completion and qualify to become entry-level packaging technicians, assembly technicians, machine operators, or continue along a career path towards industrial mechanics or maintenance technicians. Material covered includes:

Blueprint reading & machine drawing
Basic mechanical components
Bearings and lubrications
Levers, cranks, linkages and spring cams
Use of elementary timing model; and machine adjustment fundamentals.

Building Analyst Professional Training (BPI Certification)

Profit with Home Performance! Learn to use building science technology to help customers solve heating, cooling and air leakage problems that are driving high energy costs, while providing them with a more comfortable, safe and durable home. Become part of an exclusive group of contractors with access to benefits to help grow your business. You will learn:

Fundamentals of building science
To identify and understand building performance problems including ice dams, mold and mildew, and indoor air quality issues
To analyze buildings using "Blower Door" technology and other diagnostic equipment for assessing air leakage and efficiency in buildings
To assess building tightness, mechanical and distribution systems and combustion safety for a "whole house" performance-based approach.

Interior Decorating Certificate

The program is based on five (5) classes. They may be taken singularly (with approval) or taken sequentially for more intensive and complete study. Class I or drafting skills must be completed prior to taking the other classes.

Plan that Space: Entails learning the skill of drafting in scale. This is the basis of all professional projects and provides for an understanding of inter and intra spatial relationships. A drafting kit is available through the bookstore for $160.00.
Use of Color and Texture to Effect: Emphasizes color as an individual color, the color relationship to each other while understanding how texture provides color variation as well as interest. Materials and finishes will be addressed. A field trip to the Boston Design Center will be organized during business hours. A text book will be required.
A Cultural History of Furnishings: Provides an understanding of the characteristics of furniture styles and architectural periods from the ancient world to the 20th century. Develop an understanding of the impact of architecture on interior design while learning the impact of major cultural change and political factors on interior design. A field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Ma will be organized during business hours. A text book will be required.
Introduction to the Business of Interior Decorating: Provides critical study of a working office. Develop an understanding of the various possibilities of structuring a design firm (i.e. sole practitioner/sub-chapter "S"/"S" Corporation/LLP). In addition develop an understanding of the various forms required to practice: Letter of Agreement, Purchase Orders, time sheets, invoices, and specifications. Emphasis will be placed on marketing yourself as a professional, portfolio development and developing stationary/business cards, brochures etc.
A capstone project class to add to or start your portfolio: Apply all that has been learned to date. Develop a project from inception to conceptual design presentation. Emphasis will be placed on space planning to understand the relationships of each room or area to complete a successful residential interior; design and space plan a kitchen and bathrooms while learning how to specify and design cabinetry; emphasis will be placed on the correct appliances and fixtures. Further develop the understanding of what is required to present to a client via presentation skills. Develop project drawings, project booklet and presentation boards etc. Students will present to the instructor and classmates. A field trip to a cabinetry firm /appliance/fixture shop will be organized during business hours. A text book will be required.

Lean Enterprise Certificate Program

The Lean Enterprise Certificate program is a hands-on Lean Principles curriculum designed for those who want to learn and apply Lean Principles within their organization. Students receive instruction in Lean Principles, then learn to apply concepts in a real working environment and facilitate a team of their classmates during on-site application days. Case Studies, simulations, and actual problems immerse students in the transformation of a business environment.

Who should attend?

Representatives from companies starting their Lean journey
Representatives from companies struggling with Lean implementation
Lean champions/implementers/facilitators
Managers who would like to improve their bottom line
Companies looking to effect change within their organizations

Lean Enterprise Certificate participants learn to apply the concepts of cell design and flow, Lean Six Sigma, pull systems, 5S, setup reduction, TPM, and Value Stream Mapping. To maximize the student's investment, they work on two projects that directly transfer the content from the course into real world application. Students are required to present project results to the rest of the class. All application days are run in a structured Kaizen format to allow students to gain experience in facilitating Kaizen events.

Graduates are fully prepared to write the AME/SME Bronze Lean Certification exam.

Weatherization Certificate Program

Learn to weatherize homes using state of the art practices. The Recovery Act of 2009 makes weatherization a growing field. All students will take the introductory course and then branch out into areas of interest: air sealing, heating, insulation, windows, and base load measures. Stay tuned for more information on this program.