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Basic Automotive – Theory/Maintenance 101

with Tom Vannah

Apr
29

April 29th to June 3rd, 2025

$125 More Info

This 6-week, hands on course will give you a basic understanding of how your vehicle works, aligned to ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) standards. We will cover Foundation and Safety, Basic Engine and Auto Transmission Fundamentals/Service, Steering System and Suspension, and Brakes. When you finish this course, you will have a solid understanding of lubrication, fluids, tires, vehicle maintenance, and how systems work. There are safety modules that must be completed online before the first class. The instructor will provide a website and details. This is not a bring-your-own-vehicle repair class. Applied learning will occur in the shop on a demo vehicle. Students must bring safety glasses and reinforced toe footwear.

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Welding – TIG

with Gabe Piszcz

Mar
25

March 25th to April 10th, 2025

$178 More Info

UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS BEING UPDATED TO AN INTRO CLASS.  PLEASE CALL THE ADULT ED OFFICE FOR DETAILS AND HOW TO REGISTER! This 18-hour course is for students with some training in either MIG or STICK welding. TIG (GTAW) is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and light metals. It is the most difficult of all types of welding, but can give clean, strong, x-ray quality welds when mastered. Students will learn proper techniques for flat fillet welding with carbon steel using the GTAW process. Students provide their own safety glasses, welding gloves, and reinforced-toe footwear. Please fill out the 2 part form and return it to MCST to complete your registration.To register for this class, please call the Adult Education Director at 596-7752, ext 104. 

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SketchUp for Woodworking

with Ralph Fink

Feb
25

February 25th to March 25th, 2025

Using the free version of SketchUp 3D modeling software, you are invited to learn how to reverse engineer a finished project to create a 3D model. Review and inspect the model’s parts and components, then change and evaluate your designs, determine material needs, minimize waste, and create and update the project's drawings. Class is open to all woodworking levels. Instructions on how to create your SketchUp account are emailed to you after registration. A material fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the start of class.

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Welding – MIG II (Mar 2025)

with Devon Sproul

Mar
24

March 24th to May 7th, 2025

$355 More Info

UPDATE: CLASS IS CANCELED THIS SEMESTER DUE TO NO INSTRUCTOR. This 36-hour course is for students with prior MIG welding experience, and students who have previously taken the MIG I course. The course will cover advanced machine setup, advanced weld joint setup, and multi-pass welding in hard wire and flux core MIG. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Upon course completion students are eligible for employment through several area businesses. Students provide their own safety glasses, welding gloves, and reinforced-toe footwear. Please be sure to complete the 2-part form at this link and return it to MCST to complete your registration.

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Wooden Sailors Chest

with Ralph Fink

Apr
29

April 29th to May 20th, 2025

In this fun woodworking class, students construct a traditional 14”L x 10”H x 11”W six-board chest out of a single board. You learn to use hand tools, power tools, and templates to make rip, cross, and curve cuts. For example, a Japanese saw, rasp, coping saw, and random orbital sander are used. Learn to plan, assemble, and glue up the components of the chest, and then prepare your chest for finishing with hand and power sanding. Take it home and paint, stain, decoupage or wood burn to create a one of a kind gift that will last for years to come. A material fee of $80 can be paid to the instructor at the start of class.

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Dental Assisting

with Lauren Hatch

Feb
28

February 28th to May 9th, 2025

$1,850 More Info

Join Dr. Doug Laliberte and other local dental professionals (many of which are members of the Midcoast Dental Society) for a 10-week accelerated Dental Assisting course. This all 'in-person' training includes 70+ hours of both classroom and clinical. Designed to teach you all aspects of dental assisting in multiple dental settings, this course will also provide you with the skills to market yourself in a competitive field and will open doors to employment opportunities. All textbooks and exam preparation materials fees for the DANB RHS exam are covered in the class pricing (retests are offered at an additional course fee, however). As part of this course, you will also receive both OSHA and CPR/First Aid certification at no extra charge. There are funding opportunities available for eligible students. Pre-requisite: High School diploma or equivalent.To register, please call the Adult Education Director at 596-7752, ext 104

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