GENESEE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

BOCES

Batavia Campus
8250 State Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 344-7900

ANIMAL SCIENCE

earn up to 6 college credits, third-year science credit available

Animal Science is for students who have a desire to work with large or small animals. The program teaches both basic and advanced skills in such areas as health and disease, nutrition, reproduction, anatomy, physiology, parasitology, handling, restraint and management. Specialized skills in such areas as grooming, marketing and leadership are also emphasized. Animal handling, management and care are practiced with a variety of species. Course work is geared to the interests and career direction of the individual student. Employment possibilities for veterinary technicians and other animal care workers over the next ten years are projected to be excellent.

AUTO BODY REPAIR

third-year math credit available.
Students learn through hands-on repair of damaged vehicles and special projects the complete process of auto body repair from paint and preparation to clean up. Instruction is provided in metal straightening, use of epoxies and filler, masking and application of modern finishes. Students also develop skills in the use of gas and MIG welding. Analyzing vehicle damage, selecting proper tools and methods to correct the damage and estimating the cost of repairs are important aspects of this course.

AUTO TECHNOLOGY

Auto Technology--General

earn up to 3 college credits; third-year math credit available
Students in the general Auto Tech course acquire the skills necessary to diagnose, maintain, and repair all systems of automobiles and light trucks while working with modern diagnostic equipment. With the new environmental emission laws, employment prospects are expected to remain excellent in this field.

Auto Technology--NATEF

earn up to 12 college credits; third-year math credit available, third-year science credit available
This program is available to selected Auto Technology students. Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), this rigorous program focuses on four key areas of automotive service that are essential for NATEF certification and successful employment: braking systems, steering and suspension systems, electrical and electronic systems, and engine performance. Students have the opportunity to complete over 650 hours of training during this two-year program. Students will use late model training vehicles and the latest equipment to perform 241 hands-on tasks in the four key areas of automotive service.

BUILDING TRADES

Carpentry/Cabinet; Electrical/Plumbing/Heating

earn up to 3 college credits; third-year math credit available
This program provides students with a background applicable to both residential and commercial construction. Students will learn technical skills in specialized areas of carpentry and cabinet making, residential wiring, plumbing and heating. Training occurs in machine operations, test equipment, hand tools, portable and stationary power tools, pneumatic tools and rigging.

Students build a house on site every year. This provides hands-on experience in residential framing, door and window hanging, electrical wiring, heating systems, plumbing, siding, roofing, dry wall installation, and interior/exterior trim. Blueprint reading, material codes and specifications are extensively taught. Cooperative Work Experiences and other work experience opportunities are also available. In addition, students will have the opportunity to produce group and individual woodworking projects, or to work in more advanced areas of the electrical or plumbing and heating trades.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

third-year math and English 12 credit available
This program is an introduction to several key programming languages and how they are utilized to develop interactive media for consumers. Students will have the opportunity to gain understanding of the different syntax that is used within a variety of languages, while creating an aptitude to decipher source code. Programming sources and logic will be explored to allow students the base knowledge necessary to be successful in the many units of study. Students will design and develop programs to create websites, mobile applications, software applications, games and simulations, and animations. All lessons and projects are designed to prepare students for certification in several areas.

CONSERVATION

third-year science credit available
Students learn how to safely operate and maintain outdoor equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, chain saws, wood chippers, forestry tools and tools of measurement. Learning activities include tree identification and maintenance, woodlot management, social excavation and grading, pond and drainage projects, and many other skills needed for environmental and outdoor careers. Students will develop skills in landscaping, landscape design, horticulture, hardscaping, and the design and construction of outdoor structures such as decks and sheds. Students apply excavation landscaping skills at the site of a house under construction by students in Building Trades. Emphasis is on safety and responsibility. Career opportunities include highway departments, excavating and construction, building and grounds maintenance, logging and sawmill operation, trucking and landscaping-related fields.

COSMETOLOGY

third-year science credit available
Students learn the latest techniques in hair, nail and skin care in our modern, fully equipped classroom salon. Advanced students apply their skills in our salon environment. Students who complete 1,000 hours and pass the course will be eligible to take the New York State Licensing exam. A cosmetology license allows you to practice all aspects of hair, skin and nail care.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

earn up to 12 college credits; third-year science credit available
Students explore opportunities in the field of criminal justice while learning about our legal system. Course work includes an in-depth look at police work, the courts, and the field of corrections. Students also learn about federal, state and local laws and their effects on the community. Guest lecturers from various phases of the criminal justice field, mock trials, and field trips give students a first-hand view of our criminal justice system at work. Career opportunities include police work, probation, corrections, courts and security. A simulated crime scene investigation culminates the school year.

CULINARY ARTS

earn up to 12 college credits; third-year math credit available
Students prepare food in a large commercial kitchen, and manage a cafe and dining room. Instruction includes safety and sanitation, equipment and utensil usage, food production, customer relations, menu development, and supervisory skills. Students learn how to prepare and present a wide variety of foods from appetizers to desserts, and provide dining room and banquet services.

Semi-skilled areas of employment upon graduation include cook, prep-cook, dietetic aide, and baking assistant. Employment opportunities with a two-year degree include chef, baker, dining room manager, catering manager, purchasing agent, and food service supervisor. Opportunities with a four-year degree include executive chef, dietician, manager and pastry chef.

DIESEL MECHANICS PROGRAM

Students learn safe work practices and emergency procedures, in this two year training sequence aimed at students who have a desire to work on trucks, heavy equipment machinery, and corporate diesel fleets.  Units of study include tools and equipment, diesel engine basics, brakes and steering suspensions, diesel engine operation, components, and cooling, manual and automatic transmissions, HVAC for heavy equipment, hydraulics, and vehicle maintenance and inspection procedures.

Career connections after completing this program can include school bus mechanic, heavy vehicle service technician, large and commercial vehicle repair specialist, marine and railroad maintenance, fixed diesel mechanics, and small engine diesel mechanic.

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRADES

Students in this program will learn basic electrical theory and how it applies to residential electronics, industrial electricity and mechanical and robotic operations. Students will understand how to read blueprints and apply that understanding to interpreting schematics and troubleshooting. The course will cover renewable energy (including solar and wind power), security systems and home entertainment. 

GRAPHIC ARTS

earn up to 12 college credits; third-year math credit and World of Technology credit available
This course explores the entire graphic arts field. Students gain experience on a variety of printing and printing-related equipment, and acquire skills in commercial arts, computer graphics and design, darkroom technology, single and multi-color printing, digital imaging and photography. Students are ready for entry-level jobs in the printing and design industry, or to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Career opportunities include commercial artist, graphic designer, printing press operator, pre-press technician, photographer and bindery technician.

HEALTH DIMENSIONS

college credits available; third-year science credit available
All Health Dimensions students spend time in local facilities working collaboratively with actual clients. Students may also receive certification in First Aid, Adult CPR, Child and Infant CPR, AED, and Child Abuse Reporting. Health Dimensions I students will engage in a challenging hands-on approach in the health field. Participants will experience and provide the human side of client care. Students may choose to take the New York State Nurse Assisting certification exam after completing the course.

Health Dimensions II students will explore the following: Anatomy & Physiology, Gerontology, Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram Technology. Responding to Emergencies is a first aid response course available to Health Dimensions II students.

METAL TRADES

Precision Machining

earn up to 6 college credits; third-year math credit available
Students prepare for entry-level positions such as apprentice machinists, tool and die makers, mold makers, model makers or machine builders. People employed in one of these occupations often make custom or one-of-a-kind items. Students learn how to set up and operate equipment commonly used in modern machine shops. Hands-on instruction is provided in the use of lathes, milling machines, surface and cylindrical grinders, drill presses, computer numerically controlled (CNC) lathes and milling machines, and the electrical discharge machine (EDM). Units of study include safety, computer-aided drafting and design (CAD), welding, precision measurements, precision layout, and heat-treating.

Welding

earn up to 3 college credits; third-year math credit available
Students gain knowledge and skills in a variety of metal joining and cutting processes. Skills are developed in: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG), Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding, Plasma Arc (PAC) and Oxy Fuel (OFC) cutting. Out of position, structural, pipe welding, and print reading are also covered. Skills are developed through hands-on projects and work for customers. Students may receive entry-level welder certification from the American Welding Society upon successful completion of the written exam and welder performance samples.

Precision Machining and Welding are two courses that make up the Metal Trades Program. Students will be exposed to both areas, gaining skills necessary to be successful in today's industry. Second year students will choose an area of concentration -- either Welding or Precision Machining.

PROGRAMMING AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

This program is an introduction to several key programming languages and how they are utilized to develop interactive media for consumers. Students will have the opportunity to gain understanding of the different syntax that is used within a variety of languages, while creating an aptitude to decipher source code. Programming sources and logic will be explored to allow students the base knowledge necessary to be successful in the many units of study. Students will design and develop programs to create websites, mobile applications, software applications, games and simulations, and animations. All lessons and projects are designed to prepare students for certification in several areas.