The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College offers short-term training courses designed to enhance and upgrade skills. These courses are offered in various ways depending on your need.

Accelerated classes – are short-term in length usually under thirty hours. These courses give you the skills you need to complete the stated objectives of the class. They are designed for the individual who either needs a refresher course, wants to enhance already existing skills or just wants to learn something new.

Continuing Education classes – are short-term in length and are designed to give the individual continuing education credit towards their specialized licensure. Various continuing education classes are taught each term.

Custom-Fit Company training classes – are usually short-term in length but can be customized based on company needs. If there is a class you need call our custom-fit department for availability at 801.612.4161.

Program Lock-Step classes – are short-term in length usually under 150 hours. These courses are taught on campus as part of our regular programs but can also be taken as stand-alone courses for skill upgrade. These courses provide credit towards OWATC programs.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
You may call 801.612.4114 if you have any questions concerning enrollment. Come to class 15 minutes early to complete registration paperwork. Classes begin promptly on time. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the first night of class to receive a full refund. To cancel, please call 801.612.4114.

College Information
The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College is a member institution of the Utah College of Applied Technology and operates under the direction of the Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Regional Board of Trustees, the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, and the Utah State Board of Regents. Schedules are subject to change.

Questions About Accelerated Courses?
Call: 801.627.8351

ACCELERATED COURSES

ACCESS 2003 (Beginning)
Learn beginning skills and knowledge necessary to use Access 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Learn all the parts of the Microsoft Access application window. Create a relational database and its objects including: tables, and simple queries, forms and reports.
Jan 26 – Feb 16 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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ACCESS 2003 (Intermediate)
Learn intermediate skills and knowledge necessary to use Access 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Modify tables and their properties. Link/export data. Build multiple types of queries. Create advanced forms and reports.
Feb 23 – Mar 16 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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ACCESS 2003 (Advanced)
Learn advanced skills and knowledge necessary to use Access 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Use charts and create subforms /subreports. Use Activex Controls. Export data. Work with indexes. Replicate a database. Integrate with internet, build/use macros and create switchboards.
Mar 23 – Apr 20 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINT READING
Interpreting and understanding different types of blueprint and shop drawings, and other residential construction documents. Includes print reading basics, materials and specifications: print reading, estimating, symbols, and abbreviations. You’ll also gain an understanding of the various types of construction used in residential and commercial buildings.
Mar 2 – May 11 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 55.00 Plus materials

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Basic CPR
Receive American Red Cross Certification –
AED, infant, child and adult.
Jan 25 – Jan 26 (W/TH) 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 40.00 Plus materials
(Must attend 2 nights to complete the certification)
Feb 10 (F) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mar 17 (F) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $ 40.00 Plus materials

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COMPUTER LITERACY (Beginning)
Taught in Spanish . This course covers basic computer terminology, basic computer components, brief overview of Windows and how it operates. This course will touch on Microsoft Word and Excel and how they interact with the computer.
Feb 28 – Mar 21 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 Plus materials

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COMPUTER LITERACY (Intermediate)
Taught in Spanish . This course covers basic computer terminology. This course will touch on Microsoft Word and Excel and how they interact with the computer.
Mar 28 – Apr 18 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 Plus materials

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EXCEL 2003 (Beginning)
Learn beginning skills and knowledge necessary to use Excel 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Learn all the parts of the Microsoft Excel application window. Explore Excel, use basic workbook skills, and create simple formulas including functions. Work with individual and multiple worksheets.
Jan 11 – Feb 1 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 Plus materials

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EXCEL 2003 (Intermediate)
Learn intermediate skills and knowledge necessary to use Excel 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Use advanced filters. Create/edit charts, work with multiple workbooks, summarize multiple worksheets and protect/unprotect cells and worksheets. Use the Data From, Paste Special, and Excel database capabilities.
Feb 8 – Mar 1 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 Plus materials

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EXCEL 2003 (Advanced)
Learn advanced skills and knowledge necessary to use Excel 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Use HTML files, list features, advanced functions, and auditing tools. Work with data series, scenarios and goal seeking, solver, pivot tables and macros.
Mar 8 – Mar 29 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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FINANCIAL SURVIVAL SKILLS
Are you concerned over business or personal finances? Have you ever wondered where all your money goes, what to invest in if you have some extra money, what a P&L statement really is telling you, what secrets lie hidden in a Balance Sheet statement, why understanding insurance is so important, how to reconcile a bank statement, or how to teach financial literacy to your children or employees? Learn Basic Financial Survival Skills that work in business as well as in life.
Feb 28 – Apr 4 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
April 18 – May 23 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 55.00 - Includes materials

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FOOD HANDLER, SPANISH
Taught in Spanish. This class prepares you to take the test to receive the food handler permit. Picture ID and Social Security Card must be presented to receive the Permit Card. Class is taken on the computer.
Monday – Friday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $ 10.00 - Includes materials

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FORKLIFT OPERATOR UPDATE OSHA (4 hrs):
This course is designed to cover OSHA regulation changes and update certified forklift operators on OSHA requirements. Federal regulations require forklift operators to complete update training once every 3 years. Individual companies and ISO certifications may impose more frequent update training requirements.
Call for dates and times.
Cost: $ 75.00 - Includes materials

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FORKLIFT SAFETY OSHA I (8 hrs):
(Prerequisite: Verifiable forklift operating experience within the previous 12 months of enrollment). This course is designed to give personnel with previous forklift experience the opportunity to become certified forklift operators. OSHA regulations pertaining to forklift operations are covered. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates receive Ogden- Weber Applied Technology College certificates and cards, which certify their ability to operate a forklift in accordance with state and federal standards. This course has a letter of support from Utah OSHA. The instructor is also an authorized outreach trainer for the Department of Labor for General Industry, which includes the forklift operation section (1910.178).
Call for dates and times.
Cost: $ 90.00 - Includes materials

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NOTARY
Jan 18 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Feb 15 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Mar 15 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 Includes materials

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PERSONAL COMPUTER INTRODUCTION USING XP
This course covers basic computer terminology, basic computer components, brief overview of windows and how it operates. This course will touch on Microsoft Word and Excel and how they interact with the computer.
Jan 18 – Jan 25 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 8 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 30.00 - Plus materials

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PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This planning and project management course is designed to provide experience in working with both proven and new methodologies in planning and developing projects and stepping through the life cycles of different types of projects. The course prides hands-on working experiences with brainstorming and developing ideas, planning with goals in mind, and project planning techniques. Students will receive instruction in the importance of having adequate budgets, knowing where the owner ship of the project lies, and keeping the owners informed. Students will also be introduced to different types of software.
(Developing communication skills for Project Managers)
Jan 18 – Mar 22 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 195.00 - Includes materials

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POWERPOINT 2003 (Beginning)
Learn beginning skills and knowledge necessary to use PowerPoint 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Learn all the parts of the Microsoft PowerPoint application window. Use basic presentation skills, templates, wizards. Work with multiple presentations, views and printing options. Format and edit lists and text. Insert/edit graphics.
Jan 30 – Feb 13 (M) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 - Plus materials

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POWERPOINT 2003 (Intermediate)
Learn intermediate skills and knowledge necessary to use PowerPoint 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Create basic, custom, and organizational charts. Use tables: edit presentations masters and speaker notes. Work with animation effects and set up slide shows.
Feb 27 – Mar 13 (M) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 - Plus materials

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QUICKBOOKS PRO 2005
Learn to set up bookkeeping on your computer. Learn to create and track invoices and purchase orders, track inventory, and set up lists. Learn accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
Feb 7 – Feb 23 (TU&TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Mar 7 – March 23 (TU&TH) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 50.00 - Plus materials

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REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSING
This 90 hour pre-licensing school for Real Estate agents has been certified by the State of Utah and offers classes for both the national and state portions of the agent license examination.
Call 801.612.4103 for Dates and Times
Cost: $ 300.00 plus materials

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RESTAURANT BANQUETS/CATERING
This course covers the essential tasks associated with banquets and catering. Students cover the responsibilities of a caterer such as catering cost breakdown, to include staffing and supervision, menu creation, and portion control. Students study about the advantages and disadvantages of catering, time management, and dealing and negotiating with customers. Other topics covered consist of table settings and service, buffet set-up and take-down, knowledge of special meals and events as well as the demographics of banquet and catering duties.
Feb 7 – Feb 28 (TU) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 - Plus materials

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RESTAURANT MARKETING/ADVERTISING
Students receive an overview of marketing and advertising in the Hospitality/Restaurant industry. Topics such as creating the right message for your company, what marketing is and is not, customer retention, running successful promotions and exploring various promotion types are parts of the course content.
Mar 14 – Apr 4 (TU) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 - Plus materials

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RESTAURANT SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP
This course presents topics relating to coaching and mentoring employee programs, teamwork, problem solving techniques, conflict management and performance enhancement skills. Students study methods to implement an organizational vision, mission and objectives, effective verbal and written communication, determining root cause and establishing corrective and preventive measure when problem solving, as well as performance reporting and evaluations.
Apr 18 – May 9 (TU) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 - Plus materials

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SCRAP BOOKING WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Enter the creative world of electronic scrap booking. Take your cherished memories and scan them into Adobe’s Photoshop Elements 3.0 software and learn the basics of creating your own electronic memory pages and then saving them to a more secure medium like a CD.
Feb 6 – Mar 6 (M) 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 40.00 Plus materials

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SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS
Jan 23 – Apr 10 (M/W) 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Cost: $ 65.00 Plus materials

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SPANISH FOR CONVERSATION
This informal language course will introduce students to the basics of the Spanish language. There will be an emphasis on conversation and speaking, addressing topics pertinent to the students. This will be a fun, highly interactive course, tailored to the needs of the students enrolled. With true dedication and participation, you will be surprised at the results.
Spanish I
Jan 10 – Mar 16 (TU/TH) 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $ 80.00 - Includes materials

Spanish II
Jan 9 – Mar 15 (M/W) 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Mar 20 – May 31 (TU/TH) 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $ 80.00 - Includes materials

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Spanish for the Medical Professions
See listing under Program Related Short-Term Classes

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WOOD TECHNOLOGIES
Learn wood working and millwork skills. Use this knowledge to understand milling & safety concepts, design and build furniture and basic cabinets. Learn scroll saw techniques. Turn a wood bowl or vase. Jan 17 – Mar 21 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Apr 11 – Jun 20 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 80.00 - Plus materials

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WOODWORKING
Learn basic carpentry and wood working skills. Students complete various independent projects, utilizing ideas and plans.
Feb 28 – May 2 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 80.00 - Plus materials

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WORD 2003 (Beginning)
Learn beginning skills and knowledge necessary to use Word 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Learn all the parts of the Microsoft Word application window. Work with basic document skills and document views. Format and edit characters, paragraphs, and documents. Work with tabs, page numbers styles, print options, headers/footers, and sections. Explore the Word Help feature.
Jan 17 – Feb 7 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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WORD 2003 (Intermediate)
Learn intermediate skills and knowledge necessary to use Word 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Use Research Task Pane: work with graphics, columns, dates, symbols, and charts/diagrams. Manage files and work with multiple views. Use find/replace, AutoText, AutoCorrect, tables, drawing objects, HTML features, and templates and wizards.
Feb 14 – Mar 7 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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WORD 2003 (Advanced)
Learn advanced skills and knowledge necessary to use Word 2003 on a daily basis in the workplace. Mail merge letters/labels. Format long documents and create master documents. Generate a table of contents, table of authorities, and index. Use footnotes/endnotes and macros. Work with bookmarks, lists, document protection, forms, and table data. Track revisions and import Excel worksheets.
Mar 14 – Apr 4 (TU) 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $ 45.00 - Plus materials

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES...

National Electrical Code Changes 2005
This course will cover the significant changes to the National Electric Code. This course meets the state of Utah ’s Continuing Education Requirement for re-licensure. Course is taught by a master electrician. Participants must provide a copy of the 2005 NEC.
Apr 22 (SAT) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
May 20 (SAT) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Cost: $ 95.00 - Plus materials

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Pharmacy Technician
CEU credit classes for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists. ACPE approved.
8 CEU hours of Training
Feb 11 (SAT) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 8 (SAT) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $ 70.00 - Includes materials

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CUSTOM FIT COMPANY TRAINING...

Big Business Marketing on a Small Business Budget
Do you understand marketing? Are you addressing the seven critical areas of marketing in your company’s efforts to build revenues? Do you know why some of your efforts work while others fail? Do you make marketing decisions with confidence, knowing you are building a comprehensive marketing program that builds on itself? Learn the complete steps of creating a dynamic and comprehensive marketing program for your company.
Call for schedules.

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Electrician Licensure Preparation Course
This course will fill the requirement to complete an additional semester of training as mandated by the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing for those individuals who have not passed the Utah Licensing Examination for electricians on their first two attempts. To enroll in this course, individuals must obtain approval.
Call for schedules.

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Environmental Protection Agency Certification
This nine-hour, self-paced course will prepare individuals for the EPA required Section 608 CFC Certification. Students will learn ozone depletion theory, CFC emission reduction standards and laws related to buying, handling and using refrigerants when servicing refrigeration systems.
Call for schedules.

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Lean Office Processes
What is Lean Office? It’s an office that has eliminated or minimized the eight major wastes found in a traditional office environment. It’s an office that has reduced paperwork processing time and on-time performance up to 90%, has reduced errors up to 50%, and reduced office floor space up to 75%. What you’ll learn:In this Lean Office Presentation you’ll learn how to look for and identify the 8 most common wastes in the office area(the non-value added activities), evaluate their negative impact on the company and create a prioritized action plan to remove the waste– directly impacting the bottom line. Call for schedules.

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Natural Gas Technician Certification
This 30-hour, self-paced course will prepare students to pass the Rocky Mountain Gas Associations’ test to meet the requirements of the Utah Natural Gas Technician Certification. The topics covered will include: installation codes, gas line sizing, combustion air systems, vent system sizing, and appliance duration.
Call for schedules.

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Plumber Licensure Preparation Course
This ninety-hour, self-paced course will fill the requirement to complete an additional semester of training as mandated by the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing for those individuals who have not passed the Utah Licensing Examination for plumbers on their first two attempts.
To enroll in this course, individuals must obtain approval.
Call for schedules.

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PROGRAM RELATED
SHORT-TERM CLASSES...

Anatomy and Physiology
(Pre-requisite is Medical Terminology)
Utilizing a lecture-based format learn the facts and principles regarding anatomical descriptors, the cell, genetic disorders, tissues, nervous system, senses, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, the heart, blood vessels, blood, immune system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system, and reproductive system.
Jan 23 – Apr 21(M-F) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Apr 24 – Jul 28 (M-F) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Driver’s Training
Review the principles and laws and practice driving in preparation for a Utah State driver’s license test. Class lasts approximately 9 days. This training includes lecture and driving time.
Class starts every other Monday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Call for schedules.

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Job Seeking Skills (Resume Writing and Interviewing)
(Pre-requisite is Business Writing, plus be within four months of Program completion).
Students learn practical strategies for succeeding in a career. It emphasizes job search skills; researching prospective employers; résumé, cover letter, applications, and portfolio preparation; and effective interview techniques. These career-building assignments polish your job search and career management skills so you can apply them directly to achieving your immediate and future goals.
Jan 24 – Mar 28 (TU) 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Feb 6 – Mar 17 (M-F) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Mar 20 – Apr 28 (M-F) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Apr 4 – Jun 6 (TU) 5:00 – 8:00 pm
May 1 – Jun 17 (M-F) 10:00 - 11:00 am

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Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Instructor Approval)
The course prepares you to take the Utah State exam for Certified Nursing Assistant. This certification equips you to work as a home health care aide or in a health care facility.
Call for schedules.

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Pharmacology
Utilizing a lecture-based format, medical assisting students develop an understanding of the impact of drugs on various body systems. This course discusses the classification of drugs and their actions and the use and side effects of common pharmacological agents. Topics included are antibiotics, psychotropic agents, and drugs impacting the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems.

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Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Technicians are an important member of the health care team working with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff and patients. Their primary role is to collect blood for accurate and reliable laboratory testing. This is usually accomplished by venipuncture or capillary collection. Phlebotomy Technicians are multi-skilled professionals who, in addition to phlebotomy techniques, must be skilled in the collection, transportation and processing of laboratory specimens, customer service, and safety compliance. Phlebotomy Technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, central laboratories, blood banks, plasma centers, physician offices, long-term care facilities, home health organizations and insurance companies.
Jan 3 – Mar 31 (TU/TH/SAT) 6:00 – 9:00 pm (TU/TH)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm (SAT)
Apr 4 – Jun 30 (TU/TH/SAT) 6:00 – 9:00 pm (TU/TH)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm (SAT)

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Radiology Basics (Instructor Approval)
In Radiology Basics, students study the basics of radiology as it pertains to radiology exams in a physician's office. This course teaches the use and care of an x-ray machine, darkroom procedures, use and care of film processor, radiation protection, patient management, proper positioning and setting technical factors on routine exams of the chest, extremities, pelvis, abdomen, and using a phantom. Students apply and practice their skills through simulated procedures. Prior to taking this course, students must successfully complete Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology or have adequate workplace experience (upon instructor approval).
Jan 10 – Apr 27 (TU/TH) 6:00 – 10:00 pm

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Spanish for the Medical Professions
This is a two part introductory course for those interested in health care related fields. It is specifically designed to help the student achieve the necessary skills to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
Spanish I
Jan 23 – Mar 27 (M/W/TH) 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Mar 21 – May 23 (TU/TH) 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Spanish II
Apr 3 – Jun 8 (M/W/TH) 12:00 – 1:00 pm

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