CERTIFICATIONS

Students graduating from high school today need more than a diploma to be successful in today’s competitive job market. The Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center is teaching the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to obtain employment in competitive fields.

We are currently in the process of aligning our programs with industry-recognized certification to ensure our students will be prepared and noticed when applying for positions. Many of these certifications are recognized anywhere in the country. Presently, students can obtain certification in:

Advertising Design & Commercial Art

• ACA Illustrator – Graphic Design & Illustration
• ACA InDesign – Print & Design Media Publication
• ACA Photoshop – Visual Communication

Auto Body Repair

• EPA Section 609
• S/P2

Automotive Technology

• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I
• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat III
• Certified Emissions Inspector
• Valvoline Motor Oil Specialist
• OSHA Fire Extinguisher
• S/P2
• Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling & Recovery

Baking & Pastry Arts

• Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification (ServSafe)
• CFPC – Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook
• S/P2 – Culinary

Bricklaying

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate

Building/Property Maintenance

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Carpentry

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate

Computerized Drafting Technology

• Certified Drafter
• Autodesk Certified User

Cosmetology

• Hair Braiding
• Cosmetologist
• Manicurist
• Cosmetology Teacher
• Esthetician
• S/P2 – Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

• Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification (ServSafe)
• CFC – Certified Fundamentals Cook
• S/P2 – Culinary

Diesel Truck Technology

• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I
• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat III
• Certified Emissions Inspector
• Valvoline Motor Oil Specialist
• S/P2
• Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling & Recovery

Early Childhood Education

• CDA Ready Certificate
• Heartsaver AED, CPR, First Aid
• Health and Safety Basics
• Act 31 –  Mandatory Reporter

Electrical Technology

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate

Electronics & Communication Technology

• Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa)
• IPC Thru-Hole Soldering

Engineering & Automation Technology

• AMIST I Certification
• AMIST II Certification (Technical Academy Level 3 Students Only)
• OSHA Safety Certification

Health Dental Occupations

• BLS Healthcare Provider
• Heartsaver First Aid
• OSHA – Healthcare Certification
• Radiation Health & Safety (RHS)

Health Medical Professions

• American Heart Association – CPR w/AED
• OSHA – Healthcare Certification

Health Nursing Careers  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
• Heartsaver First Aid
• OSHA – Healthcare Certification

Health Medical Office

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – CPR w/AED
• Heartsaver First Aid
• OSHA – Healthcare Certification

Horticulture

• OSHA Safety Certification

Information Technology Applications

• Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Excel (2000 XP 2003)
• Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Word (2000 XP 2003)
• Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Powerpoint (2000 XP 2003)
• Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Access (2000 XP 2003)
• Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Outlook (2000 XP 2003)
• Microsoft Office Master

Information Technology – Web Design

• Adobe Certified Associate – Rich Media Communication
• Adobe Certified Associate – Visual Communication
• Adobe Certified Associate – Web Communication
• Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Web Design Specialist

Machine Shop Technology

• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I
  • Measurement, Materials & Safety
  • Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
  • Drill Press
  • Manual Milling
  • Manual Turning Between Centers
  • Manual Turning with Chucking
  • Turning Operations:  Turning Chucking Skills
  • CNC Turning: Programming Setup and Operation
  • CNC Milling:  Programming Setup and Operation
• OSHA Safety Certification

Motorcycle, Marine & Small Engine Repair

• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat I
• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat II
• Certified Safety Inspector, Cat III
• Certified Emissions Inspector
• S/P2
• Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Certification

Painting & Decorating

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate

Plumbing & Heating

• Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate
• Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Installation Certification
• OSHA Safety Certification

Printing & Graphic Communications

• ACA Illustrator – Graphic Design & Illustration
• ACA InDesign – Print & Design Media Publication
• ACA Photoshop – Visual Communication

Public Safety & Security

• BLS Healthcare Provider
• Emergency Medical Technician
• First Responder
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness
• Heartsaver AED
• Heartsaver CPR
• MDTS – Monadnock Defensive Tactics System
• NIMS IS 100 Series
• NIMS IS 200 Series
• NIMS IS 700 Series
• NIMS IS 800 Series
• PATH – Practical and Tactical Handcuffing
• PPBT MEB – Monadnock Expandable Baton
• Telecommunicator 1

Sewing & Clothing Manufacturing

• OSHA Safety Certification

Welding & Metal Fabrication

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Level I – Entry Welder
• Level II – Advanced Welder