Westchester Community College, State University of New York

To register please call 914-606-6830 and press option 1

NYS EPA Lead Certification

Contractors    Painters    General Renovators    Electricians   Plumbers  Carpenters    Cabinet Installers    Property Managers
Offered in partnership with Advanced Training Institute (an EPA approved provider):
EPA lead certification, initial, and renewal training complies with the EPA’s Renovation,
Repair and Painting (RPP) Final Rule (40-CFR745) for certifying renovators to perform lead-safe work. If you, your company and workers are not working in accordance with the new EPA lead certification requirements, your work could be stopped and your company could face fines up to $35,000 per violation per day! All workers on the job site who disturb or handle lead paint covered material or debris must be certified. This includes all personnel who clean up the sites. Firms are required to be certified and their employees must be trained in use of lead-safe work practices, and lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards must be followed. Go to epa.gov for in-depth details on the EPA PPR rules for lead safety certification.
CE-CERTS 2054, 1 Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm, KNC-5, $199 (all materials supplied by instructor at class).
Sec. A: Nov. 22. #87736
Sec. B: Dec. 13. #87737

NYS Mold Assessor, Remediator, & Worker Licensing Courses
As of July 28, 2015, mold inspectors, remediators and workers must be licensed in New York State. Violators of the law may be fined up to $2,000 for the initial violation and up to $10,000 for each subsequent violation. Mold assessment is defined as any inspection or assessment of property for the purpose to discover mold, conditions that facilitate mold, and/or any conditions that indicate they are likely to encourage mold. Mold remediation is defined as conducting the business of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by a business enterprise, including but not limited to, sole proprietorships. Mold abatement is defined as the act of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold. All courses are NYS Department of Labor approved. All materials supplied by instructor in class. Upon passing the course exam, the NYSDOL will send license. Offered in partnership with Advanced Training Institute (ATI).

Mold Abatement Worker license (16 hours)
Licensed workers may perform mold abatement.
CE-CERTS 2051, 2 days (16 hours), 8:00 am-5:00 pm. $525.
Sec. A: 1 M/T, Oct. 7 & 8, KNC-4. #87729
Sec. B: 1 M/T, Dec. 9 & 10, KNC-5. #87734

Mold Remediator Contractor (24 hours)
Licensed contractors may perform mold remediation, write mold remediation work plans, and supervise projects.
CE-CERTS 2052, 3 days (24 hours),
8:00 am-5:00 pm. $695.
Sec. A: 1 M/T/W, Oct. 7-9, KNC-4. #87730
Sec. B: 1 M/T/W, Dec. 9-11, KNC-5. #87735

Mold Assessor (32 hours)
Licensed assessors may perform mold assessments, perform post remediation assessment,
write mold remediation plans and write mold remediation clearance criteria.
CE-CERTS 2053, 4 days (32 hours), 8:00 am-5:00 pm (10/7-10/9; 8:00 am-4:00 pm on 10/10). $795.
Sec. A: 1 M/T/W/Th, Oct. 7-10, KNC-4. #87731
Sec. B: 1 M/T/W/Th, Dec. 9-12, KNC-5. #87732

Voice-overs…NOW is Your Time!
Learn about a unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there. This is a business you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead. This fun and exciting class could be the game changer you have been looking for!
CE-COMM 2008, 1 Sat., Nov. 23, 1:00-3:00 pm, KNC-4, $45. J Seawood. #87526

Home Inspection Training Program
Our hands-on program will show you how to succeed as a professional home inspector. The courses and field training teach you how to execute a complete professional home inspection and produce a professional home inspection report. In addition, get information on how to start, market, and build your own business. Perform actual inspections with our instructors. Curriculum approved by NYS and offered in partnership with American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT). For additional course information, visit https://get.oncourselearning.com/ahit-contact/ or contact American Home Inspectors Training Institute at 800-441-9411 or 262-754-3744. Fax: 262-754-3748.
CE-TECH 2005, Lecture: Oct. 14-26, 8:00 am-6:00 pm, KNC-2. Field training: Mon.-Fri., Oct. 28-Nov. 1. #87479

ANFP Certified Dietary Manager
This is the ANFP accredited curriculum for the National Certified Dietary Manager’s course. Curriculum consists of two modules: Management/Sanitation offered in the fall and Nutrition offered in the spring. Students must register for the modules separately each semester and complete both modules in order to be eligible to take the ANFP Certified Dietary Manager’s Exam. Students are required to have a preceptor who works in healthcare food service and preceptor must be a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. This course consists of a total of 120 hours of class work and 150 hours of field assignment experiences. Each semester will be 60 hours of class work plus 75 hours of field experience. Complete test preparation materials provided as part of the course.
CE-NUTR 2002, 14 Thurs., Sept. 12-Dec. 19 (skip 11/28), 4:00-8:00 pm, KNC-4, $550
(+ textbook “Foodservice Management by Design”, to be ordered from ANFP at www.anfponline.org/education/students /order). K Drummond. #87752

Fiber Optics Training Certification

Course fees include all books and study materials.
This program is offered in partnership with BDI DataLynk.
For more information, visit www.bdidatalynk.com/newyork or call 512-785-9024.
To register, call Westchester Community College at 914-606-6830 and press 1 or visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce.

Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)
Designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. Prepares you for the CFOT test, sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association), which is given and graded on the final class day. Also introduces you to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home, LAN/WAN fiber networks), and basic fusion and mechanical splicing. Learn how to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. Prerequisites: Ability to see and identify small items; ability to speak and read the English language.
CE-TECH 2000, M/T/W, Oct. 21-23, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-4, $725. #87480

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
Advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. Offers a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with hands-on activities, and explains the variety of testing standards, equipment, and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. Includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. insertion loss testing, return loss testing, and attenuation testing. Prerequisite: CFOT Course.
CE-TECH 2001, Th/F, Oct. 24 & 25, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-4, $700 (fee includes 1-year membership in the FOA). #87481

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant (CFOS/O)
For students who will be directly involved with installing Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. In addition, serves as an add-on course to the FOA portfolio once the basic CFOT course has been completed, can be taken concurrently with CFOT. Introduction to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable. Proper mid-span access procedures will be demonstrated. Learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside p lant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Prerequisite: CFOT Course or another formal Fiber Optics training course within preceding 6 months, or 1-year Fiber Optics related experience.
CE-TECH 2029, Sa/Su, Oct. 26 & 27, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, KNC-4, $775. #87482

Personal Fitness Trainer (non-credit)

Information Session
Join us and meet leading local employers and our outstanding instructor to learn exactly what the fitness industry has to offer you and your career goals. This 1-hour information session will share everything from financial aid, textbook, online supplemental tools and more! Go from a fitness enthusiast to a fitness leader in your community. Sign up today for our FREE orientation while seats are still available. Call (914) 606-6830 and press 1 to speak with registration specialist to reserve your seat.
1 Sat., Sept. 21, 10:00-11:00 am, KNC #4. Free but RSVP required.

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification (non-credit)
Become a successful Personal Fitness Trainer with an option to complete an employer internship that can walk you into a job! This challenging course offers classroom instruction with in-depth, hands-on practical labs to master essential career skills and knowledge. Includes 15 hours of lecture on key topics like biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment plus 15 hours of hands-on practical training labs with role playing drills on assessing clients, programming, performing proper exercises, presentation skills, and more. Includes 200-page student workbook, access to online student study tools, and test vouchers for the Certified Personal Trainer exams. Combine passing the exams with proof of CPR/AED, obtain your Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer, and get to work. As a special bonus, with our 30-hour employer internship you get the advanced Level 2 Certified Personal Trainer credential at no additional cost! Textbook (Fitness Professionals Handbook, 7th ed., ISBN-13:9781492523376) required, not included in course fees; order and start reading immediately at 888-330-9487 or www.witseducation.com. National certification testing on Apr. 13 (test vouchers included).
CE-CERTS 2018, 6 Sat., Oct. 5-Nov. 16 (skip 11/9), 9:00 am-4:00 pm, morning lecture GTW-219, afternoon practical in PEB-Fitness Center, $750. #87454