2024-2025 SCTC Offerings - Automotive Technology I - 720 / II - 730

Oct 2, 2026

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2024-2025 SCTC program offerings describe eligibility requirements and detailed pathways across multiple career and technical courses. Students complete an application, attend interviews, and progress through first- and second-year curricula in areas such as Automotive Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Truck Driving, Cooperative Education, Culinary Arts, Digital Graphics, and Early Childhood Education, including hands-on training, job-related competencies, and certification opportunities. Programs emphasize safety, practical skill development, and industry-aligned credentials after completion.

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Automotive Technology

Certified Nursing Assistant

Commercial Truck Driving

Cooperative Education

Culinary Arts

Digital Graphics

Early Childhood Education

Electrical Construction

Courses at the Center are available to juniors, seniors, and some eligible sophomores from Somerset County school districts. Students must complete an application for the program and attend an interview with the program instructor. Automotive Technology I-720 / II-730 | | This ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified program is designed to teach students how to repair and service gasoline and diesel-powered cars and light duty trucks. First year Auto Technology students are taught general repair work in a safe manner. From there, they will learn vehicle service, engine cooling, brakes, suspension, steering, and front-end alignment. Second year students move on to the electrical aspects of the automobile, such asthe Starting and Charging System, Computerized Engine Control, Anti-lock Brakes and Air Bag Systems, Ignition, Fuel Delivery, Suspension, and Drivetrain. Seniors are able to be ASE Certified, Snap-on Multimeter Certified, and obtain their Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection License after graduating. | | --- | --- | Certified Nursing Assistant-728 | | Students in this program gain knowledge in multiple health care careers through job shadows, community service projects, and clinical experiences. Students learn CPR, first aid, basic anatomy and physiology, and study the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention. SCTC’s CNA program uses the State of Maine Nursing Assistant Curriculum which is approved by the Maine State Board ofNursing. Students also have the opportunity to earn up to three college credits from KVCC with completion of the program. | | --- | --- | Commercial Truck Driving-711 | | This program qualifies students to test for the State of Maine CDL Class B Commercial Driver ’s Permit and License. Instruction is based on state laws, industry regulations, and equipment inspection required for licensing. According to Federal Motor Carrier law, students in the Commercial Truck Driving program must hold a current Class C automobile driver ’s license. Students must be 16 years of age to enter the program and must have a clean driver ’s record. | | --- | --- | Cooperative Education-741 | | The Cooperative Education Program provides an opportunity for students to participate in an occupational training program for which facilities and courses are not otherwise available at SCTC. This program is designed for the student to spend part ofthe day at their sending school and part of the day “on the job.” Students attend class with their instructor where job seeking, workplace skills, and personal finance is taught. An arrangement between the school, employer, student, and parents will then be created. The goal is to find training stations that will meet the varying needs and interest and provide appropriate employment for the student. | | --- | --- | 53 Revised June 13, 2024 Culinary I-724 / II- | | The Culinary Arts program prepares students for a future in the food service industry. Students learn entry-level culinary skills as well as cooking and baking techniques. Students will learn by working in a professional kitchen environment at the high school. First year students focus on: Sanitation and Personal Hygiene; Kitchen Safety; Knife Skills; Standardizing Recipes; Basic Butchery; Mother Sauces; Proper Food Storage; Basic Cooking Methods; Working As A Team. Second year students focus on: Secondary Sauces; Advanced Butchery; Cost and Portion Control; Advanced Baking and Cooking Methods; International and Regional Cuisine. Second year students also have the opportunity to earn their ServSafe Manager certification. | | --- | --- | Digital Graphics I-724 / II-727 | | Students in the Digital Graphics Program learn design concepts related to Graphic Design, Digital Photography, and Marketing. Students use professional software and equipment to design and produce a variety of projects including promotional displays, brochures, logos, signage, note pads, decals and custom clothing. In the

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for Courses at the Center?

Juniors, seniors, and some eligible sophomores from Somerset County school districts may apply. Students must complete an application and attend an interview with the program instructor.

What does the Automotive Technology program teach in the first year versus the second year?

First year focuses on general repair work safely, including vehicle service areas such as engines’ cooling, brakes, suspension, steering, and front-end alignment. Second year emphasizes electrical aspects such as starting and charging, computerized engine control, anti-lock brakes, airbag systems, ignition, fuel delivery, suspension, and drivetrain.

What requirements and qualifications are needed for the Commercial Truck Driving program?

The program prepares students for a State of Maine CDL Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit and License testing. Students must hold a current Class C automobile driver’s license, be 16 years old to enter, and have a clean driver’s record.

Oct 2, 2026

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