School of Consumer and Family Services

CAREERS WITH CHILDREN (Y) #0922

This course is a work/study class in which the students will assess their attitudes toward young children and work competently in a preschool and K–3 environment. Students completing the course should be equipped with skills that will enable them to be hired as teacher aides in the classroom or aides in a preschool situation.

Students learn to solve the typical problem situations of children through role playing, use of recordings, films, observations, speakers, and classroom discussions. Field site work includes planning and executing appropriate projects geared to the level of the child and carrying out teacher directed activities. College credit for this course may be available through El Dorado Center of Los Rios Community College.

COSMETOLOGY (Y) #0927

Enter the exciting career of cosmetology and become a hairstylist, platform artist, salon owner, or one of many numerous opportunities available as a licensed cosmetologist! In 1,600 hours (approximately 58 weeks), students learn all of the things necessary to take the California State Board Examination course of study: cutting, setting, coloring, permanent waving and chemical relaxing of hair, artificial nails, manicuring and pedicuring, and facials and makeup. Available to men and women at least 16 years of age who have completed 10th grade. A minimal fee will be charged to adults.

MANICURING #0939

Students complete 400 hours of applied effort set forth by the State Board of Cosmetology in addition to complying with the educational standards of the Central Sierra ROP. Students will be taught theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pass the California Manicure Examination. Students will also become familiar with business practices and procedures used in most beauty salons.

CULINARY ARTS (Y) #0961

This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level positions in the restaurant/ food service industry. Included are core content standards, such as sanitation, food service operations, nutrition, food preparation, and presentation. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, such as basic academic skills, communication, inter personal skills, problem solving, safety, technology, and other employment skills.

SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION #0961L1

Area of concentration will include:

• Identification of Common Contaminants

• Foodborne Infections and Intoxications

• Principles of a HACCP Plan

• Proper Food Receiving, Storage and

Preparation

• Heating, Holding and Serving Food at Safe Temperatures

• Integrated Pest Management

• Local, State and Federal Law

This mini-course will prepare students for the “ServSafe” Certification Exam. Examination will be administered at the end of the course. The exam is sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

PRO-TEENS #0982

The “Providing Real Opportunities for Teens” Program will give the student the skills necessary to write an effective resume, prepare for interviews, find and keep a job, and improve work skills. The course will emphasize the importance of education in preparation for employment as well as the employees responsibilities to their employer. The majority of this course will take place at various businesses with the Human Resource personnel at these businesses providing the instruction.