Porter and Chester Institute Watertown
320 Sylvan Lake Rd. WATERTOWN, CT 06779
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Porter and Chester Institute trains students to the level that
will make them competent employees in technical, business, and health-related
occupations. Students at the Institute will find the same instruments,
equipment, and reference materials available in the workplace. In
other words, students receive real-world experience and are prepared
to enter today’s competitive workplace.
Porter and Chester Institute provides the following programs:
Computer
and Network Technology
Computer
Aided Drafting Design
Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Medical
Assisting
Computer and Network Technology
Install and troubleshoot computers, computer networks, and internetworking
components. Upgrade and repair computers and peripherals. Build
and maintain networks. Learn the principles and practices of designing,
building, and maintaining networks capable of supporting national
and global organizations. Develop customer service skills and provide
support in a Mac environment, as well as for MS Office and Lotus
Notes.
Two occupational preparation programs are available: Career Computer
and Network Technology and Computer and Network Technology. Both
programs include certification for CompTIA A+ and Network+, Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional
(MCP), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).
The daytime Career Computer and Network Technology classes meet
Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 12:40 PM. The program consists
of 1500 hours of instruction and requires fifteen months to complete.
The evening Computer and Network Technology classes meet Monday
through Wednesday from 6:05 PM to 10:40 PM. The program consists
of 960 hours of instruction and requires eighteen months to complete
Computer Aided Drafting Design
You have four different programs to choose from. Specialize
in either the Architectural & Civil or the Mechanical &
Electronic field. The emphasis is on AutoCad. There is far more
depth than is offered in the generalized courses offered at most
schools. This qualifies you for the jobs that pay the most and offer
the most advancement.
Both the Architectural & Civil and the Mechanical & Electronic
Computer Aided Drafting and Design programs meet Monday through
Friday from 7:30AM to 12:40PM. The program consists of 1200 hours
of instruction and requires twelve months for completion.
The evening Architectural & Civil and Mechanical & Electronic
computer Aided Drafting programs meet Monday through Wednesday from
6:05PM to 10:40PM. The programs consist of 960 hours of instruction
and require eighteen months to complete.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Install, trouble-shoot, and repair both residential and commercial
heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Become confident
in the use of modern diagnostic equipment. Gain experience on the
equipment actually used on the job. Acquire the kinds of skills
that employers pay top dollar for.
Porter and Chester's program is approved for credit in the State
of Connecticut apprenticeship program. Preparation for S-2, D-2
and B-2 licenses.
Two occupational programs are available: Career HVACR and HVACR.
The Career HVACR program meets Monday through Friday from 7:30AM
to 12:40PM. The program consists of 1200 hours of instruction and
requires twelve months to complete.
The HVACR program meets Monday through Wednesday from 6:05PM to
10:40PM. This program consists of 960 hours of instruction and requires
eighteen months to complete
Automotive Technology
Diagnose and repair computerized fuel injection systems. Learn engine
performance. Tear down transaxles. Service anti-lock braking systems.
Learn on real cars with real problems.
This program intensively covers automobile service and repair.
The graduate will have sufficient knowledge and skill for employment
beyond the entry level as a specialized or general automobile technician
in a new or used car dealership or independent garage.
In addition, the graduate should be able to pass the Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) tests and become certified when the ASE
job experience requirements are met.
The Automotive Technology program meets Monday through Friday from
7:30AM to 12:40PM. The program consists of 1200 hours of instruction
and requires twelve months to complete.
The evening Automotive Technology program meets Monday through
Thursday from 6:05PM through 10:35PM. The program consists of 1200
hours of instruction and requires eighteen months to complete.
Classes begin in January, April, July, and October
Medical Assisting
Take blood pressures. Perform EKG's and medical lab procedures.
Assist physicians. Schedule and prep patients. Manage the medical
office.
Our curriculum consists of clinical and administrative projects
taken from actual medical office environments. Preparation for the
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)
Certifications.
The Medical Assisting curriculum is designed to provide the student
with the knowledge and skills required for competent performance
in today's medical offices, hospitals, and other allied health environments.
The daytime Medical Assisting classes meet Monday through Thursday
from 8:30AM to 2:30PM. The program consists of 900 hours of instruction,
plus 180 hours of externship, and requires nine months to complete.
The evening Medical Assisting classes meet Monday through Thursday
from 6:00PM to 9:45PM. The program consists of 900 hours of instruction,
plus 180 hours of externship, and requires thirteen and a half months
to complete.
Also See: HVAC Training
