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This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

 

Learn about the geological forces that shaped the Olympic Peninsula. Classroom presentations will be followed with an extensive field trip to important geological sites (Dungeness Spit, Hurricane Ridge, and Tongue Point). Students will view not only the natural beauty of the region, but also see first-hand the rocks and geological structures and landforms of the area. We'll also look at tide pools at Tongue Point, and we have often seen black bears along Hurricane Ridge Road. Great class for hikers, naturalists, rock hounds, or anyone with an interest in geology! Weather permitting, we will finish our field trip with a potluck BBQ at Log Cabin Resort, Lake Crescent.

Class includes 1.0 CEUs for students who meet attendance requirements. View Student Learning Outcomes. 

Explore the geology of three popular beaches on the Olympic Peninsula. Classroom presentation will be followed by a field trip to Beach 4 (south of Ruby Beach), Ruby Beach, and Rialto Beach (west of Forks). Weather permitting, we will finish our field trip with a potluck BBQ on Rialto Beach. Great class for hikers, naturalists, rock hounds, or anyone with an interest in geology! 

Class included 0.9 CEUs for students who meet attendance requirements. View Student Learning Outcomes. 

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

 

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the worldwide standard in wilderness medical education and is a great choice for those regularly adventuring or working in remote environments. The WFR certification is a common requirement for outdoor professionals including those working in adventure guiding, ecotourism, search & rescue and more. 

This Hybrid course includes a required e-learning section with at least 12 hours of interactive online learning followed by 16 hours of in-person learning over two days. The e-learning section includes interactive learning modules with videos, readings, self-practice assignments, quizzes, and case studies. It is recommended that students register two to three weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time to complete the e-learning section. 

Open to adults 18 years and older. Certification is through Wilderness Medical Associates International.

You must be a current WFR graduate to qualify for this recertification class. Please see Curriculum, Requirements and Eligibility.

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It's imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.

For more information on this certificate program, please refer to course objectives and agendas.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, oxyacetylene welding and plasma cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Class meets for a total of 21 hours. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150. View Summer Welding & Metal Art 2. 

Continue developing your project management skills. In Part B, you will learn how to achieve high project team performance, learn the Agile process, utilize Microsoft Project as a tool to manage your projects and reinforce everything you've learned through a real-world project management simulation. Price includes an I Speak questionnaire and manual as well as Microsoft Project 2019 Level 1 and Level 2 textbooks. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College

Prerequisite: Project Management Certificate Part A and good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel.

View program requirements prior to registering.

This all-levels class combines yoga postures, breathing exercise, meditation, and relaxation to help improve strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and stress management. Classes will focus on building a strong foundation based on the principles of alignment, so expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. This experience is suitable for those new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners seeking a continued understanding of basic yoga poses.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, oxyacetylene welding and plasma cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Class meets for a total of 28 hours. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150. View Summer Welding & Metal Art 1. 

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

This course is an introduction to the styles and techniques of the classical guitar. Students will learn how to read music, play scales and arpeggios, and perform music in an ensemble setting. We will also explore the history and repertoire of the instrument to give students a solid foundation for exploring the broader world of the classical guitar. This class is suitable for students with no experience with guitar and students with some introductory knowledge of guitar.

Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class. 

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

Do you want to take your guitar skills to the next level? Enroll in our continuation course, designed for students who have already completed the "Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble" course. During this course, you'll learn new techniques such as arpeggios, chords, and scales, and play exciting new pieces of music.

Prerequisites: Prior approval of instructor or completion of Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble.

Required: Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class.

 

Students enrolled in our Filmmaking Class will receive an exciting introduction to the craft of storytelling through film. Create short promotions and marketing for your business or organization, develop a community-based documentary, or produce your own personal project. Each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot and edit their own short project to be screened at the conclusion of the class. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Class is in-person on the Port Angeles Campus. All film and editing equipment is provided. 

Scientists and sages agree that we are beings of energy. Learn time-tested solutions for awakening your energy body and focusing that energy in support of an inner practice of concentration.

This series is designed to energize participants with breathing and stretching in preparation for a 15 minute practice of an ancient and effective mind-centering meditation technique intended for relaxation and mental clarity. The class will take place in an outdoor setting where students will have an opportunity to learn the "why" and "how" of techniques before practicing them.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will gain an understanding that all of life is composed of energy.
2. Students will gain movement strategies for awakening and focusing their energy.
3. Students will gain awareness of the benefits of a diaphragmatic breath .
4. Students will become aware of the ways that their breathing affects their state of either mental agitation or inner calm.
5. Students will learn strategies to withdraw their energy from outer awareness in order to support a practice of being inwardly centered.
6. Students will develop the understanding that with practice they can rewire the brain for relaxed concentration.

Requirements: Students need the mobility to access an outdoor class site, perhaps including a few stairs, and to stretch while standing or seated.

The art of belly dance dates back thousands of years and is known for its feminine grace and isolated body movements. Belly dance will help you develop flexibility, strength and will improve posture. In this 4-week beginners course, you will learn the breakdown of the basic moves used in belly dance and then apply them to a full routine. We will progress through the choreography each week and at the end of the session you will have a beautiful dance to show for your efforts.