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FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL COURSES LISTED IN THIS SCHEDULE, VISIT www.richland.edu/noncredit Life and Leisure Art & Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchen Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton Higher Education Center. . . . . . . . .
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Workplace Training Commercial Drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NFPA Arc Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Forklift Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Forklift Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Law Enforcement Strength Training . . . . . . .
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Certified Manufacturing Training. . . . . . . . . . Excavation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ergonomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reasonable Suspicion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rigging/Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Protection Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockout/Tagout Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OSHA 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OSHA 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMR 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Realtor’s License 75 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Realtor’s License 15 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIFE & LEISURE
ARTS & HOBBIES Digital Photos to Printable Photos Taking your photography from a little screen to images you will be proud to display on your walls. Learn how to use a digital camera, to take better images, and how to show off your photos. PHOT 8790 / $69.00 Tuesday, March 1 – April 5 / 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Cicenas, E / TBD Become a Landlord 101 Gain the knowledge you need to become a landlord! Consider real estate investment as an avenue to earn extra income or pursue a new form of employment. Explore the basics of flipping houses and estimating construction costs. Learn how to manage rentals and approach lenders. HOBL 8912 -01/ $29.00 Tuesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 10 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Curtis, Ryan / NSEC Exhibit Hall
COMPUTER Computer Basics 1 Did you just get a new computer or have you had a computer and not sure how to use it? Not sure where to get started? Start here with the basics of using a personal computer - starting the computer, charging, mouse features, keyboard symbols, Word documents, tabs, fonts, create, file, and retrieve documents, introduction to internet and browsers. Create, send and receive email. COMP 1310 / $39.00 Tuesday, Thursday, March 22 & 24 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM O’Laughlin, J / TBD Computer Basics 2 Review from Basics 1, and then move on to Word documents expanded formats, opening multiple web browser tabs, file folders, and downloads. COMP 1311 / $39.00 Tuesday, Thursday, April 5 – 7 / 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM O’Laughlin, J / TBD 3 Spring 2022 | richland.edu/noncredit
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HORTICULTURE Classes are held in the Horticulture Building, Room M100 - Parking Lot B Where Do I Start? Planning, selecting, sowing and growing seeds for your garden. Includes spring bedding plants as well as vegetable plants. HRCT 8898 / $25.00 Tuesday, March 1 / 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Koenigs, D / M100 Gardening with Natives Learn about grasses, flowers and forbs for your sustainable landscape. HRCT 8899 / $25.00 Tuesday, March 29 / 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Koenigs, D / M100 April Showers Bring May Flowers Bring an 18” round planter to create a planter of flowers for sun or shade. HRCT 8900 / $30.00 Tuesday, April 19 / 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Koenigs, D / M100
THEATRE Intro to Acting for Kids (Grades 1-3) Develop self-confidence, creativity and teamwork. Concepts include: stage directions, vocal techniques, and body and spatial awareness. THRE 1001 / $60.00 Tuesday, February 8 - March 29 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Lightner, M / SC01 Intro to Acting for Teens (Grades 4-6) Explore the basics of acting - the voice, face and body - in an accepting class environment. Perform in front of each other, encouraging self-confidence, ensemble building, and creativity. THRE 1002 / $60.00 Tuesday, February 8 - March 29 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM Lightner, M / SC01
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Fresh Pasta Learn to make fresh pasta and turn it into various dishes, including filled pasta. CUL 1185 / $49.00 Friday, April 1 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tucker, B
Swords of the Kitchen (Knife Skills) Learn basic knife skills that will make you a pro in the kitchen. Includes a 10-inch knife. CUL 1001 / $79.00 Friday, February 11 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tucker, B
Tapas Learn how to make small plates with big flavor. Wow your friends at your next gathering with these dishes. CUL 1184 / $59.00 Friday, March 11 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Stubblefield, M
KITCHEN SKILLS All kitchen skills classes are in the Richland Culinary Arts Institute, Shilling Education Center, SC23, unless noted. Must sign a Waiver of Liability.
Advanced Swords of the Kitchen Learn how to break down a chicken properly as well as more advanced knife techniques. Fee includes a boning knife. Prerequisite: “Swords of the Kitchen.” (Please bring knife from previous class). CUL 1143 / $99.00 Friday, February 25 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tucker, B International Cuisine Take a culinary trip around the world India, Greece and Peru. Each week we will cover a new country and prepare a variety of dishes from that country. After preparing a meal you will enjoy your handiwork. Must be 21; alcohol served. CUL 1181-01 / $139.00 Friday, January 7, 14, 21 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CUL 1181-02 / $139.00 Sunday, April 10, 17, 24 / 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tucker, B Cheese Fundamentals Learn about and taste different categories of cheese and learn how to make fresh cheese. Very minimal hands on cooking. CUL 1182 / $35.00 Friday, February 4 / 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tucker, B Italian Classic Learn to make Italian classics such as risotto, gnocchi and zabaglione CUL 1079 / $59.00 Friday, March 4 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tucker, B
ServSafe Sanitation Class CUL 8402 / $139.00 January 28 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 11 – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tucker, B / SC163 Retest for ServSafe Sanitation Class CUL 8403 / $59.00 February 4– 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM March 25 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tucker, B / SC163
CLINTON HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER Edible Landscaping Learn elements and benefits of growing edible plants in your landscape areas including fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Learn about easy to grow plants, where to buy them and how to take care of them. CLTN 8500 / $15 Tuesday, April 12 / 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Koenigs, D / Clinton Higher Education Center A Salad for Every Season Learn how to make a salad with products that are in season at different times of the year. We will make four seasonal salads and a vinaigrette to pair with each salad. CLTN 8501 / $25 Friday, April 8 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Stubblefield, M / Clinton Higher Education Center
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WORKPLACE TRAINING EMPLOYERS: Consider these courses for training your current workforce. Employers registering more than 3 employees can receive a 10% discount.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Call: 217-875-7211 ext 6203 or email: scholarships@richland.edu Commercial Drone Part 107 Exam Prep Ready to make your business soar? Get licensed to fly drones commercially! An FAA license is legally required to fly a drone or you could face a severe fine. Drone operation is a growing profession with opportunities that include photography and videography, real estate and construction, engineering, civil/government, aerial surveying, agriculture, disaster relief, and search and rescue along with aerial inspections. This course prepares you to take the FAA certification written exam (additional cost). Owning a drone not required. Scholarships available. SKIL 1011 / $209.00 Plus $49.00 for books and supplies Tuesday, April 5 – May 10 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Bleavins, M / NSEC Exhibit Hall NFPA Arc Flash Course Keep workers safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment. Topics include electrical hazards, safety, and electrical safety-related work practices. Scholarships available. SFTY 3595-01 / $125.00 Wednesday, January 19 / 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD
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Basic Forklift Operation Skills Provides training to keep you in compliance with OSHA’s forklift safety standard, 1910.178. The program gives details on the powered industrial truck, from the way it’s constructed to the way it operates. It will help you better understand the factors that affect forklift balance and maneuverability. This training meets both the classroom instruction and driving requirements, making safety the top priority. Participants will receive a certificate of completion to present to current or potential employers. Must be 18 years old, must dress for outdoor forklift work, long pants, closed-toe shoes. Lunch on your own. Scholarships available. SKIL 1000-01 / $175.00 * Thursday, April 7 / 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM DeBose, S / SC01 Advanced Forklift Operation Skill Provides advanced training to keep you in compliance with OSHA’s forklift safety standard, 1910.178. The program includes “Train the Trainer”. This training meets both the classroom instruction and driving requirements, making safety the top priority and focusing on how to teach new drivers. Participants must be experienced drivers. A certificate of completion will be provided to present to current or potential employers. Must be 18 years old, must dress for outdoor forklift work, long pants, closed-toe shoes. Lunch on your own. Scholarships available. SKIL 1000-02 / $300.00 Thursday, April 7 / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DeBose, S / SC01 *WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. For more information call 217-875-8751.
Strength & Conditioning for Law Enforcement This strength and conditioning class is designed by a Tactical Conditioning Specialist, Elite Personal Trainer & Nutritionist, to prepare you to pass the pre-employment power tests to pursue a career as a Police Officer. We meet three times a week, MON, WED, and FRI for eight weeks. Students will work on conditioning training to improve upper body, lower body and core strength, cardiovascular and flexibility. Proper Nutrition will also be covered. Although designed for those pursuing a career in Law Enforcement, this class will be open to anyone at any fitness level. Scholarships available. Must be 18 and older. HLFT 8891-01 / $99.00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, January 14 – March 4 / 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Ryherd, L / Richland Fitness Center 5 Spring 2022 | richland.edu/noncredit
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WORKPLACE TRAINING (cont) Certified Manufacturing Associate Training The Certified Manufacturing Associate Training program is a 72-hour training program that will prepare individuals who currently possess strong work ethic but may not have the technical skills needed to “get their foot in the door” in the local manufacturing environment. This training will prepare individuals to test and become SME Certified Manufacturing Associates and demonstrate an understating of applied mathematics, measurements, hand tools, safety, quality, lean manufacturing, inspection, fasteners, CNC, additive manufacturing, and problem-solving skills. Scholarships available. SKIL 1014 / $549.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, February 14 – April 7 / 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Doran, C. / TBD Excavation Worker Course This course is designed for industrial and construction personnel at excavation and trenching sites. Upon completion of this topic, students will be capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to them. Scholarships available. $125.00 Wednesday, February 16 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD Ergonomics This course helps you understand the important effects of ergonomics on health and how to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Upon completion, students will be able to understand and identify risk factors that may result in musculoskeletal disorders; be able to identify the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders; and know methods to reduce ergonomic risk factors. Scholarships available. SFTY 3577-01 / $125.00 Wednesday, March 16 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD
Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors This course addresses alcohol and drug abuse at the workplace, focusing on a variety of controlled substances including marijuana, opiates, MDMA, PCP, and cocaine. Upon completion of the course, students in a supervisory role will be able to (1) identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol and/or drug abuse and (2) outline a supervisor's responsibility and actions once he/she has established reasonable suspicion. Scholarships available. $125.00 Wednesday, April 6 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD Rigging/Signaling Course Although crane operators control the crane, riggers and signalers guide them. This course covers a wide range of topics including an introduction to rigging and hand signals, estimating weights and sling angles, addressing different types of rigging gear and hand signals, and other rigging/signaling safety hazards. Scholarships available. SFTY 3581-01 / $125.00 Wednesday, April 20 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD Fall Protection Basics Training Covers the basics of fall protection and focuses on the proper use of personal fall arrest systems in order to perform work in elevated areas. We will cover fall prevention, fall restraint, fall protection, and fall arrest systems. Upon completion, students will know the difference of between these topics, as well as how to put on personal protective equipment. Also covers hazard identification and the importance of controlling or eliminating the hazards before work begins. Scholarships available. SFTY 3598-01 / $125.00 Wednesday, May 18 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD
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WORKPLACE TRAINING (cont) Lockout/Tagout Trainer Course Covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or the release of stored energy, could cause injury to workers. Topics include general requirements for the control of hazardous energy, energy control procedure, and lockout and tagout procedures and devices. Upon completion, students will know how to prevent injuries by controlling hazardous energy and be able to identify the requirements and procedures for locking and tagging out machines and equipment. Scholarships available. SFTY 3117-01 / $125.00 Wednesday, June 15 / 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grey, T / TBD OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach In this course students are provided with general awareness about recognizing and preventing hazards commonly found in the workplace. Ten hours of mandatory and other safety topics are covered. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive a 10-hour General Industry card from the US Department of Labor OSHA. Scholarships available. OSHA 1028 -01 / $225.00 Thursday & Friday, March 10 and 11 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM DeBose, S / TBD Evening Realtors License 75 Hour Pre-License Course – Online 60-Hour Illinois Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics (513.001835) Course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, and key terms with real-life scenarios to illustrate the topics, as well as opportunities for assessment to help you apply your knowledge.
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OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach In this course, training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, are provided with general awareness about recognizing and preventing hazards commonly found in the workplace. The target audience is workers with some safety responsibility. Thirty hours of mandatory and other safety topics are covered. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive a 30hour General Industry card from the US Department of Labor OSHA. (32 hours) Scholarships available. OSHA 1027-01 / $550.00 Thursday & Friday, March 10, 11, 17, 18 8:00 AM-4:30 PM DeBose, S / TBD EMR 100 This course prepares the entry-level emergency medical provider for employment or a volunteer position in a variety of nontransporting prehospital, industrial, and first responder settings. Students will be trained to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. This course follows the National EMS Education Standards as approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Upon successful completion of this course, a student is eligible to test for EMR licensure. (56 hours) Scholarships available. EMS 100-01 / $1,200.00 Monday, March 21 – May 4 / 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Smith, T / TBD 15-Hour Illinois Broker Applied Real Estate Principles (513.001606) Participate in interactive lessons with an instructor to apply the knowledge learned in the Illinois Real Estate Broker PreLicense Topics course. SKIL 1021 / $650.00 Tuesday & Thursday, January 4 to March 31 / 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hudson, D / Online via Zoom
Must be at least 18 years old, a H.S. graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.), successfully complete the required 75 hours of coursework, and pass the state licensing exam. After completing this course, you will qualify to sit for the Illinois State & National Real Estate Broker license exam. Scholarships available. 7 Spring 2022 | richland.edu/noncredit
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