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Permaculture Landscape Management and Installation
Offers students hands-on permaculture skills for productive landscapes. Students gain applied skills through direct observation of and interaction with permaculture systems, including an edible forest garden, stormwater irrigation system, greenhouse, constructed pond, earth-bermed root cellar, and living roof. This course …
Applies permaculture principles to the cultivation of wild fungi. Students learn to identify edible mushrooms using field guides and acquire cultivation skills for common mushrooms. Students understand how to integrate mushroom cultivation techniques into homescale gardens. Field activities explore various …
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR
For healthcare providers who must have a card documenting successful completion of a CPR course: CNA, LPN, RN, Firefighters, Police, Lifeguards, EMTs. Includes adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), choking, and automated external …
Prepares students to become proficient in expedition planning, implementation and leadership of backcountry travel experiences while practicing and applying foundational skills in campcraft, land navigation, wilderness hiking and backpacking. Students learn core competencies of outdoor leadership, including diverse styles of …
An introduction to modern sustainable farming methods and practices: apply sustainable farming skills and methods to crop production in a whole-farm system, including plant, animal, and market considerations; work safely around crops, machinery, and other constraints. Topics include land-use planning …
Child Behavior and Development: Conception to Age 8
Introduces and examines the major theories and concepts of child behavior and development from conception to age 8. Coursework explores multiple influences on behavior and development including family, culture, and environment. Students discuss and define the role of relationships, play, …
Spanish for Emergency Responders
This fully virtual course emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in Emergency Response (Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services) and those already working in the profession. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural …
For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Includes adult/child CPR with mask, adult/child choking, adult/child AED and infant CPR with mask and infant choking. (3 hours)
Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
** Optional online orientation takes place September 15 at noon ** This five-week course is offered entirely online. The instructor will hold weekly office hours to answer questions about the material you’ll be covering. There are no pre-requisites for this …
Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Includes such topics as: hoophouses, coldframes, raised beds, mulch, managing seasonal crops, frost proofing, cold hardy crops, early spring greenhouse management, winter snow removal and seed germination under unheated …
Behavioral Health Associate Training
Earn a series of high-demand credentials, including Medication Administration, Narcan Training, De-Escalation Training, CPR and First Aid Certification, Overdose Prevention and more in this intensive 8 week program that prepares job seekers for work at a human service agency or …
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR
The two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is SOLO’s most popular, creating a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon …
American Canoe Association (ACA) Professional Certification – Upgrade Module
This American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level ACA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current ACA instructor. Students will participate in Advanced Swift Water …
Course offers the opportunity to learn basic CPR in a dynamic group environment. For family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. Skills include adult/child CPR, …
Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video and extensive laboratory practice. The instructor speaks Spanish at least 90% of the time in class and also requires …
Fundamentals of Technical Rock Climbing
Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy, principles, and practices of technical rock climbing. Topics include equipment selection and use, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and rock climbing techniques that are consistent with the standards set by the Professional …
Introduces foundational skills in Nordic track and skate and Nordic downhill ski disciplines. Topics include beginner and intermediate cross country track and ski touring skills for both on-and off-trail skiing in low to moderate elevation snow terrain. Students participate in …
Mushroom Foraging & Cultivation
Applies permaculture principles in the foraging and cultivation of wild fungi. Field activities include collection, identification, and cultivation of fungi for culinary purposes. Students learn to identify, cook, and preserve safe-to-eat mushrooms using field guides. Students acquire cultivation skills for …
Western Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Industry Summit
Greenfield Community College’s Adventure Education Department, in partnership with Workforce Development, hosts an Outdoor Recreation Industry Summit for owners, operators and leaders of the many diverse outdoor companies and agencies in western Massachusetts. This event will bring together employers and …
River Canoe Instructor Professional Certification ACA Certification (American Canoe Association)
This course is offered every spring semester. The course dates for spring 2024 will be posted in late November 2023. Please stay tuned! Introduces American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor competencies and curriculum for certification in canoe touring and river canoe …
Spanish for Health Professionals
Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in health related fields and those already working in the professions. The course focuses on “survival” Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for health professionals. Students develop their command of …
This very intensive class provides training in the primary care of injuries, Semiautomatic External Defibrillator (S/AED), acute illnesses, birth, and people in emergency situations. Learn rescue extrication, transportation, communication, legal implications, and ambulance training. Students successfully completing the course are …
Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Skills
Develops technical skills in four adventure program areas: backcountry travel, paddling, rock climbing and challenge course programming. Students observe, imitate, practice and adapt technical and facilitation skills. Students participate in weekly, day-long, local field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves …
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Home Health Aide (HHA)
This combined training will prepare students as a Home Health Aide and for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) American Red Cross-administered certificate exam. Textbook and exams included. Partial scholarships available. Classes often have a waiting list. For more information, call …
Conclusion of the basic intermediate sequence in Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. …
Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches and the joys of beekeeping. Special Requirement: …
Learn the benefits of natural gardening in this hands-on introduction to basic organic gardening and permaculture design. This is the non-credit option of AGR 109.
The intermediate study of Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 102 …
Can be presented remotely or in-person. Learn the basics of Excel, Microsoft’s powerful Windows-based spreadsheet. This course uses hands-on exercises to guide new Excel users through the operations needed to create and manage worksheets. You’ll start by learning how to …
Challenge Course Practitioner ACCT Certification (Association for Challenge Course Technology)
Introduces Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) low and high ropes course competencies and curriculum for certification. Topics include adventure foundations, facilitation and technical skills, risk management, program design, delivery and evaluation. Students participate in regional field trips. Special Requirement: …
AHA online completion certificate required prior to attending this session. You can register and pay for the online portion here: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls ($34.00), then email josefski@gcc.mass.edu your online completion certificate. Register here to complete the AHA’s BLS CPR hands on skill requirement and …
Rock Climbing Instructor PCIA Certification (Professional Rock Climbing Instructors Association)
Introduces the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) instructor competencies and curriculum for institutional top rope rock climbing certification. Topics include technical proficiency, selection of equipment, safety systems, site and group management, leadership and teaching approaches, curriculum development, and basic rock …
Top Managed Climbing Instructor – Upgrade Module
This climbing instructor course can be used as an upgrade from a lower level PCIA course or certification, or this could be considered continued education for a current top managed instructor. The course is delivered over one full weekend plus …
Outdoor Emergency Care NSP Certification (National Ski Patrol)
Trains students to the nationally recognized National Ski Patrol (NSP) standards of emergency medical care in a ski-resort environment for certification in OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care), tailored to the non-urban rescuer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Renewal CPR
For healthcare providers. A current CPR card is required.
For employees at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities and/or designated personnel who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. (4 hours)
Para Educator Training Program
Make a difference in the lives of children and families with our six-week training program! Take your meaningful first step in an education career path—no experience necessary and free for eligible students!
Provides strategies and techniques for preserving and storing food. Topics include: kitchen safety, rules for food safety, canning basics, dehydration, cold storage and freezing, food selection, choosing and maintaining equipment, and awareness of local food resources. Special Requirement: Must possess …
Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities and extensive laboratory practice. This is the non-credit option of SPA 101.
Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
This 10-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the booming manufacturing industry as a production worker, assembly technician, shipping and receiving clerk or entry-level machinist.
Fundamentals of French. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video and extensive laboratory practice. The instructor speaks French at least 90% of the time in class and also requires …
