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2021-2022COURSE GUIDEAPPLIED ARTS . CONSTRUCTION TRADES . ENGINEERING/COMPUTER & DESIGN . HEALTH TECHNOLOGIESSERVICE OCCUPATIONS . TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIESDISCOVER YOUR PASSION& Start Building Your Future!OCVTSOCEAN COUNTYVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLOCVTS.ORG@OCVTS
SUPERINTENDENT’SMESSAGESuperintendent’s MessageThe Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) 2021-2022 Course Guide provides a comprehensive overview of themany career and academic programs offered by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School.OCVTS is committed to our mission of preparing students for today’s demanding high-tech job market. Many of our programsoffer opportunities for our students to earn college credits through articulation agreements with area colleges to provide a seamlesstransition for students who choose to further their education.In our ongoing efforts to keep pace with the technological advances and job-related skills, OCVTS has made great strides indeveloping and launching programs that will keep our district on the forefront of career training. Our ongoing partnerships with businessand industry leaders provide valuable insight into trends and the skill-sets essential to developing career-ready curriculum. We planand develop workshops and lab areas equipped with technology to not only teach current business practices but also prepare ourstudents to meet the demands of the future.Each of our centers offers a learning environment that provides for the development of knowledge, skills, and practical values. Ourexperienced and caring staff is ready to assist you, by providing complete information and guidance as you consider pathways to asuccessful career. The Job Placement Services Department has partnered with hundreds of businesses and is committed to matchingOCVTS students with career opportunities with the greatest potential. Our Financial Aid Officer provides guidance for graduatingstudents interested in furthering their education.Ocean County Vocational Technical School welcomes you as you begin your journey of discovery.Good Luck and much success in your endeavors!Karen HomiekSuperintendentOCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLBoard of Chosen FreeholdersJoseph H. Vicari .Director/OCVTS LiaisonGary Quinn.Deputy MemberGerry P. Little.MemberJohn P. Kelly.MemberVirginia E. Haines.MemberBoard of EducationNina Anuario. PresidentStephen Scaturro.Vice PresidentKevin W. Ahearn. MemberRonald Rosetto . MemberMaureen Stankowitz . MemberADMISSIONS INFORMATIONAdult Education OfficeHigh School AdmissionsAfter High School AdmissionsAcademy AdmissionsPractical Nursing AdmissionsFinancial AidSpecial ServicesJob Placement 3100x1000x3122x3157x3065x3145x3139x3326x3175OCVTS AdministrationKaren Homiek.SuperintendentDr. Michael Maschi. Assistant SuperintendentFrank J. Frazee, CPA.Business AdministratorMary Beatty-Sharisky. Principal, Adult EducationJohn Biscardi. Principal, ALPS/WaretownAlison Carroll. Principal, MATESKevin Dineen. Principal, Student ServicesGary MacDonald.Director, Curriculum/GrantsThomas McInerney. Principal, JacksonTierney Meeker.Vice Principal, Grunin PAAChristine Santasieri.Principal, Grunin PAALynn Sauer. Principal, BrickTiffany Seeley. Vice Principal, BrickDr. Michael Tash.Vice Principal, Toms RiverDr. John Wnek. Supervisor, MATESLillian Zavattieri. Principal,Toms River/LPN
Table of ContentsFrequently Asked Questions About OCVTS. 4Applied Arts.5For students interested in design and production: Design and Visual Communications.Engineering/Computer & Design.5For students who enjoy computers or are interested in engineering:Pre-Engineering Technology; Computer Science; and Computer Service Repair.Construction Trades.6For students who enjoy building or repairing items: Building Construction Technology;Custom Woodworking and Design; Electrical Trades; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioningand Refrigeration (HVAC-R); Heavy Equipment Operator; Plumbing, Pipefitters, Steamfittersand Fire Suppression Systems; Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Welding.Health Technologies.7For students seeking a career in medical-related fields: Dental Assisting; Health and FitnessTechnology; Medical Assistant; and Medical Skills and Related Health Careers.Service Occupations.8For students seeking service-related careers: Child Care Professions; Cosmetology;Culinary Arts; and Fashion Design/Merchandising.Transportation Technologies.9For students who enjoy mechanical repair: Automotive Technology; Collision Repair;Diesel Engine Technology; and Marine Service Technology.After High School Programs.10Great Option for Graduating High School SeniorsOCVTS offers several accelerated training programs which provide adults with economicalalternatives to college and a shorter route to full-time employment: Twilight Cosmetology;Certified Medical Assistant; Culinary Arts; New Home Construction; Practical Nursing;Twilight Automotive Technology and Precision Machine Technology.OCEAN COUNTYVOCATIONAL TECHNICALSCHOOLBRICK CENTER350 Chambers Bridge RoadBrick, New Jersey 08723732.286.5670CUISINE ON THE GREEN261 Country Club BlvdLittle Egg Harbor, NJ 08087609.296.2137JACKSON CENTER850 Toms River RoadJackson, New Jersey 08527732.286.5665OCVTS GRUNINPERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY1 College Drive, Bldg. # 12Toms River, New Jersey 08753732.286.5678MARINE ACADEMY OFTECHNOLOGY ANDENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE195 Cedar Bridge RoadManahawkin, New Jersey 08050609.978.8439TOMS RIVER CENTER1299 Old Freehold RoadToms River, New Jersey 08753732.473.3100Career Academies.11WARETOWN CENTER423 Wells Mills RoadWaretown, New Jersey 08758732.286.5660Special Services.12STUDENT SERVICES131 Bey Lea RoadToms River, New Jersey 08753732.244.1122A career academy is an integrated approach to learning which focuses on a specific careermajor: The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES), the GruninPerforming Arts Academy (PAA) and the Academy of Law and Public Safety (ALPS).OCVTS offers services and educational programs for students with special needs.High School Admissions 732.473.3100 x3122After High School Admissions 732.473.3100 x3157Academy Admissions 732.473.3100 x3065Special Services 732.473.3100 x3326www.ocvts.orgBOARD OFFICE ANDADMINISTRATION BUILDING137 Bey Lea RoadToms River, New Jersey 08753732.240.6414OFF CAMPUS SITEOCEAN COUNTY FIRE ANDFIRST AID TRAINING CENTERWaretown, New Jersey 08758
FAQ’SFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the advantages of a career elective at Ocean County Vocational Technical School?- Receive between 10 and 15 elective credits from the home high school per year- Earn college credits to jump start a college education through articulation agreements- Receive a certificate of completion from OCVTS, in addition to various national certifications- Receive assistance with job placement in related fields of employment- Receive scholarship assistance for ‘After High School’ vocational programsWho should attend Ocean County Vocational Technical School?The Ocean County Vocational Technical School offers career majors in over 30 areas for students going on to college or directly to theworld of work. OCVTS works hand-in-hand with sending schools to provide a complete education for high school students. Students mayattend during their junior and senior year, as well as post graduate. The students attend “home school” for half a day and are transportedto the vocational center for the other half. Ties are maintained with the home school, where they pursue academic classes, take part insports or other extracurricular activities, and graduate. School counseling services are jointly provided by the vocational school and thehome district. Students receive a certificate from OCVTS, as well as a high school diploma from their home school.Are there prerequisites to apply to Ocean County Vocational Technical School?In order to be enrolled at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, a student must receive a recommendation from his/hercounselor. The student should have successfully completed the tenth grade to enter any of the two year courses. Some programs willrequire an entrance exam and acceptance will be based on the results of that exam. All applicants interested in Child Care Professions,Employment Orientation Service Occupations, Culinary Arts programs or medical-related programs will be responsible for getting aMantoux test for tuberculosis prior to the start of the school year. Grades and high school attendance may be reviewed prior to acceptance.Once enrolled at OCVTS, attendance is strictly monitored and directly affects a student’s grade. Poor attendance can impact enrollmentstatus. Additional application forms are available from the home school guidance counselor, the OCVTS Student Services and AdmissionsDepartment, school counselors at each OCVTS center and at www.ocvts.org.Earn College Credits ( Articulation Agreements )10 OCVTS programs provide opportunities to earn college credit through advanced coursework.Ocean County Vocational Technical School has established articulation agreements with over 20 colleges, universities and technicalinstitutes, which allow students to earn college credits for the work they complete in their training program. The Ocean CountyVocational Technical School has embraced many articulation offerings, expanding to include both full and part-time programs. Thisgives the student a jump start on a college education and prevents the duplication of course work at the college level.The following programs offer articulation agreement opportunities:Automotive Technology (Page 9)Child Care Professions (Page 8)Computer Science (Page 5)Culinary Arts (Page 8)Diesel Engine Technology (Page 9)Design and Visual Communications (Page 5)Fashion Design/ Merchandising (Page 8)4Health and Fitness Technology (Page 7)Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration (HVAC-R) (Page 6)Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Page 6)
Applied ArtsDesign and Visual Communications* (Dual Enrollment)2 years/900 hoursBrickThe Design and Visual Communications (DVC) Career Cluster provides students interested in Photography, Multimedia and Printing a hands-on environment to createdesigns for advertising, marketing and entertainment. It emphasizes prep aration forboth immediate employment upon course completion, as well as continuing educationon the collegiate level. The DVC Program offers “Jump Start’ classes at Ocean CountyCollege (OCC) and an Adobe Certified Associates certificate in PhotoShop, InDesign,Illustrator and Premier. The DVC Program consists of eleven different courses. Thesecourses consist of both conventional and digital skill competencies to assure graduatesare competitive in a wide variety of design and visual communication careers, includingProfessional Photographer, Animator, Game Designer, Illustrator, Screen-Printer, WebDesigner, or Videographer.The Multimedia Component emphasizes the creation of digital art for print,video and electronic media. This component of the program includes courses in: ImageManipulation, Vector Art, 2D Animation, Interactive Design, Web Design, Video production and 3D Printing. Hands-on experience includes operating a laser engraver, heatpresses, graphics tablets, multi-camera editors, image scanners and associated accessories to produce t-shirts, personalized pens, glasses, picture frames, TV showsand more. This component offers classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for Illustratorand Premier.The Photography Component covers the techniques of traditional and digitalphotography highlighting skills required in advertising, portraiture, multimedia, commercial and fine art. This component of the program includes courses in: Film and DarkroomPhotography, Digital Photography, Studio Lighting, and Multimedia Photography. . Thiscomponent offers classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for PhotoShop.The Digital Reproduction Component emphasizes the use of current technologies in both conventional printing and digital reproduction. This component of theprogram includes courses in: Design and Reproduction, Screen Printing, and ProductionGraphics. This component offers classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for InDesign.*Articulation agreements with Ocean County College, the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Academy for Media Productions (AMP) have been established to providestudents with an opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement upon successful completion of this program.Go to www.ocvts.org for a detailed description of curriculum, equipment and softwarefor this program. Students who have graduated from high school have the option toattend the DVC program full-time, two sessions per day, for an intensive completion ofthe program in a single year.Engineering/Computer & DesignComputer Service Repair1 year/450 hoursToms RiverThis program is suggested for high school and post-secondary students interested inpursuing a career within the computer service repair and computer networking field.Topics covered in the course include: managing and troubleshooting PC’s and Applecomputer systems, the visible PC, visible Windows, visible networks, microprocessors (CPU), Ram, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, hard drive technologies, removable media, installing and upgrading Windows, command line interface, troubleshooting Windows, input devices, video cards (business and gaming), networking,LAN, wireless networks, internet, mobile devices, printers, securing computers andnetworks. Hands-on building and configuring complete computer systems are available with lab activities. Opportunities exist for robotics theory, building and programming. Program includes current Smart device technology including: Smart phonesand devices, Apple Iphones, Ipads and Android Smart devices. This program targetsentry-level skills leading to a career in the IT computer service field.Recommended Skills: Basic computer skills and interest in technology.Computer Science* (Dual Enrollment)2 years/900 hoursToms RiverPre-Engineering Technology2 years/900 hoursJacksonPre-Engineering Technology 2 years/900 hours Jackson This STEM-based program ofstudy will prepare individuals to apply engineering principles and technical skills to theidentification and resolution of production problems in the digital fabrication process. Program areas of study include development and reading of mechanical engineering production drawings through the extensive use of hand-drafting, 2D Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), and 3D CAD Solid Modeling technologies to design, draw and verify qualitycontrol. The proceeding skill sets are enhanced with studies of 3D-Printing Prototyping,robotics and hand fabrication tools and methods.This program emphasizes a diverse set of technical and academic skills, while incorporating valuable work-based learning experiences. Students will be exposed to currentand relevant career pathways in related industry sectors such as industrial, mechanical,and electronic engineering, as well as furthering their education beyond the classroom.Students will have the opportunity to obtain industry credentials in areas such as safety,robotics, additive manufacturing, and CAD.Recommended Skills: Basic computer skills, strong math and languageskills. Good Attendance. Basic drafting experience a plus.This program provides students with opportunities for advanced studies in informationtechnology and data science. The program is open to students who plan on pursuingcollege degrees in preparation for careers as software engineers, systems analysts,web developers, data scientists or other technology related specialties. Topics covered in the program include: information systems and computer applications, problemsolving and program design, object-oriented design and programming using Java,data science and machine learning using python and R and web site developmentusing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. The course also includes an introductionto database design and how to use SQL. State-of-the-art equipment and technology, multimedia applications, high speed Internet access are available to students. An*articulation agreement with Ocean County College has been established toprovide students with an opportunity to earn advanced college credit upon successfulcompletion of this program. Recommended skills include a familiarity withdesktop computers and standard desktop applications like Word, Excel, and Internet browsers.GET SOCIALWITH US@OCVTS5
Construction TradesBuilding Construction Technology2 years/900 hoursBrickThroughout this 2-year course, students will learn the basic fundamentals of construction, as well as touching on more in-depth topics such as blueprint reading,framing, concrete block construction, roofing, sheathing, siding, drywall applications, door and window installation, interior finishes, and much more. The theoryof installation, trim work, and finished ceilings and floors are also explored. Asa county vocational school, there are also a variety of local community serviceopportunities that students may engage in as well. Students are also exposedto various local companies and industry professionals, with some companies offering apprenticeship opportunities, as well as colleges and technical institutesfor continuing education. With speed, safety, and true hands-on experience, wetrain our students to be the best they can be in order to be well-educated andskilled tradesmen.Custom Woodworking and Design2 years/900 hoursJacksonStudents learn the fundamentals of working with wood in our well-equippedshop, from planning a project to adding detailed finishing work. Students willuse traditional woodworking equipment, hand tools, and the latest computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and software. Using prints, specifications,and shop drawings, students learn to plan creative projects in the most effectivemanner. Students will learn the setup and operation of woodworking machinery and equipment, laminating, sanding, veneering, machining, assembly, andfinishing. The program is project
attend the DVC program full-time, two sessions per day, for an intensive completion of the program in a single year. Applied Arts Engineering/Computer & Design Computer Service Repair 1 year/450 hours Toms River This program is suggested
