This is an eight-hour course that must be completed within 12 months from completion of the eight-hour pre-assignment course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct.

This is an eight-hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course. Participants must be age 18+ for licensing and have a valid Social Security number at the time of training.

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MVCC's Center for Corporate and Community Education, in conjunction with the College's Airframe and Powerplant Technology program, has developed a program to prepare qualified candidates to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration's A&P certification examinations.

• This A&P test preparation course is tailored to the individual student’s needs and certification focus.
• This 80-hour course , along with recommended self-study hours, will help prepare you for the FAA’s written, practical, and oral exams.
• All required knowledge-competencies will be covered in the categories of General, Airframe, and Powerplant.
• Tuition is $1,400. Books are $190.
• Classes located at 645 Bomber Drive on the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, N.Y.
• Enrollment is limited and will be taken on first-come, first-served basis. FAA 8610-2 approval required for enrollment.
• For information on the class, contact Airframe and Powerplant Adjunct Instructor and Technical Assistant Benjamin Saunders at bsaunders@mvcc.edu or 347-510-6937.
• If your tuition is being funded by an alternate source, please contact us at 315-792-5300 to arrange payment.
• All MVCC non-credit instruction is completely self-supporting, including indirect costs, and requires no public funding.

Have fun while learning new recipes in this new series of hands-on cooking classes at the MVCC Rome Campus. In this new class, we'll learn tips and tricks to take your cake decorating skills from non-existent to totally impressive!

The New York State Education Department requires healthcare, educational, and other licensed professionals to be trained to identify and report child abuse. Matriculated students at MVCC should consult with academic advisors before enrolling in this course.

Learn the art of professional cookie decorating in this hands-on workshop. The course will touch on the basics of baking cookies and offer tricks of the trade, then focus on cookie decorating with hands-on lessons in various techniques. You’ll create a variety of designs to bring home at the end of class. Ages 12+.

This course will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion and bias and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certificate requirements in 14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Wondering what careers are out there with Drones? Learn the basics of drone flight and the rules. You will first use a flight simulator and then take to the skies with a real drone!  You will also learn about the various components of a drone and will be exposed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatons and guidelines. The day will culminate with a fun series of activities including an obstacle course.  

Journaling can be easy and not intimidating. It's a way to capture the essence of your day and ultimately your life. Learn about the benefits and how to get started. If you already journal, learn  about other methods to summarize and frame your life.

We all love getting takeout, but now’s your chance to make Asian fusion dishes at home! Jonann and Victoria Velardi of Karma (formerly Taste of Laos) will guide you through several ways to prepare both sweet and savory egg rolls.

We all love getting takeout, but now’s your chance to make Asian fusion dishes at home! Jonann and Victoria Velardi of Karma (formerly Taste of Laos) will guide you through delicious ways to prepare Pad Lao and LoMein Noodles.

This workshop satisfies the New York State Education Department's requirement for two-hour school violence prevention training (SAVE). The course focuses on issues relating to violence and safety for school-age children from both the identification and prevention perspectives. Topics include abuse and neglect, abduction, substance abuse, traffic and fire safety, and violence. Teachers' legal responsibilities, dangerous behavior identification, intervention techniques, effective classroom management, and promoting positive attitudes and behaviors will also be discussed.

Technology changes every day, and it can feel impossible to keep up with it. Luckily, there are easy ways to understand seemingly complex technology. By looking at emails, operating systems, social media, cell phones, and apps, together we can enter the 21st century! This course is the perfect opportunity to brush up on computer and smartphone basics, with extra time built in toward the end of class to just ask questions! Ask the instructor any questions you have about your technology problems.