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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION<br />
www.rockvalleycollege.edu/cpe Fall 2011<br />
CONSTRUCTION/HOME<br />
Home Inspection Licensure<br />
Program –On-Line<br />
(5 credits) This self-paced on-line class requires reading from the book<br />
– Home Reference Book; ISBN: 0-7931-8093-7. You will be building a<br />
home inspection report as you travel through the program. Each section<br />
has a quiz to confirm that you have the knowledge to proceed. These<br />
quizzes can be taken from your home. The lessons will require you to<br />
answer questions as you read through the book. The final exam is a<br />
proctored exam. We will assist you in finding a proctor to witness you<br />
taking this exam. You will have full access to Charles Bellefontaine<br />
<strong>and</strong> Corey Friedman during, <strong>and</strong> after the classes as support while you<br />
build your business. This online class does not include the required 10<br />
hours of live training (lab time) you need in order to sit for the state<br />
exam. You will have the option of attending one of our 5 live field training<br />
classes at no additional cost, or you can set up a time with a field<br />
trainer for an additional fee of approx. $150/day. For more information<br />
email Charles@thehomeinspectors.com TO REGISTER, pay <strong>and</strong><br />
provide us with your e-mail address call (815) 921-3906. Cost: $450<br />
Instructors: Chuck Bellefontaine <strong>and</strong> Corey Friedman<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scaping <strong>and</strong> Gardening<br />
Design-Series<br />
(1 Credit) If you love the outdoors, beautiful plants <strong>and</strong> gardens, then<br />
these courses are for you! This series of 8 classes will help you<br />
pursue a career in the nursery, garden center or l<strong>and</strong>scaping business.<br />
If you want to learn more about your garden for personal enrichment,<br />
these courses will help you get a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing of plants <strong>and</strong><br />
nature. Register for the series or individual courses. See individual<br />
classes for specific days/times/locations/cost as they vary.<br />
• Course #: NAT 008 ECC<br />
Reg Code: 7757 9/9-11/18<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 8 Sessions<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $299<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scape Design<br />
A properly designed l<strong>and</strong>scape combines art <strong>and</strong> function. Learn how<br />
to h<strong>and</strong> draw a l<strong>and</strong>scape plan to scale, provide color <strong>and</strong> beauty yearround<br />
<strong>and</strong> take the first steps to becoming a l<strong>and</strong>scaper or l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
designer. This class will start from the basics, so don’t fret about art<br />
skills or plant knowledge.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC1<br />
Reg Code: 7758 9/9<br />
Friday, 6:00-9:00 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $79<br />
Soil<br />
You might be thinking that this class would be boring because what<br />
could possibly be exciting about dirt? But everyone knows that soil<br />
is one of the most critical components of growing plants. If you don’t<br />
have good soil, you won’t have good plants...period! There are over<br />
5 million living things in one pound of soil. This class will discuss<br />
soil structure, how to combat clay soil, nematodes, mycorrhyzae,<br />
earthworms <strong>and</strong> so much more.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC2<br />
Reg Code: 7759 9/16<br />
Friday, 6:00-7:30 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $39<br />
Plant Identification/Nomenclature<br />
(Attention Plant Geeks this course is for you!) Impress your gardening<br />
friends with your plant identification skills <strong>and</strong> your new use of Latin.<br />
This class is most important for those wanting to enter the plant<br />
industry. Being able to identify plants <strong>and</strong> knowing their botanical<br />
Latin names are skills that all nursery <strong>and</strong> garden centers look for in<br />
applicants. This course will set you above the common gardener in<br />
<strong>professional</strong>ism.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC3<br />
Reg Code: 7760 9/23<br />
Friday, 6:00-9:00 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $79<br />
Garden Center Tour<br />
We will be meeting at a local garden center to see firsth<strong>and</strong> the inner<br />
workings of a retail establishment. Learn about plant production,<br />
inventory control measures <strong>and</strong> the day to day operations of a retail<br />
garden center. Please sign up a week before the tour. Instructor will<br />
contact you concerning the location.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC4<br />
Reg Code: 7761 10/1<br />
Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $39<br />
Plant Propagation<br />
This course is intended for anyone interested in entering the nursery<br />
industry as well as homeowners who would like to save money. Learn<br />
how to create more plants by dividing, rooting in water <strong>and</strong> taking<br />
cuttings.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC5<br />
Reg Code: 7762 10/14<br />
Friday, 6:00-7:30 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $39<br />
Plant, Pests & Diseases<br />
Japanese beetles, powdery mildew, aphids <strong>and</strong> scale will be no<br />
match for you after you take this course. Integrated Pest Management<br />
techniques will be addressed in this class intended for students<br />
preparing to take their Illinois Pesticide Operator or Applicators<br />
license. Those who are looking to work in any aspect of the green<br />
industry will benefit from this course. Organic <strong>and</strong> natural means will<br />
also be learned.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC6<br />
Reg Code: 7763 11/4<br />
Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $49<br />
Pruning<br />
It is well known that some l<strong>and</strong>scape crews are known to do “whack<br />
<strong>and</strong> hack” jobs at customers homes. This class will demonstrate<br />
proper techniques <strong>and</strong> show the tools used by the <strong>professional</strong>s.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC7<br />
Reg Code: 7764 11/12<br />
Saturday, 8:00-10:00 am<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-104<br />
C.J. Sieff $49<br />
Turf 101<br />
Great lawns require proper maintenance, fertilization <strong>and</strong> safeguards<br />
need to be taken to prevent or control pests <strong>and</strong> diseases. This class<br />
will benefit the beginning students as well as more experienced<br />
gardeners.<br />
• Course #: NAT 005 ECC8<br />
Reg Code: 7765 11/18<br />
Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm<br />
1 Session<br />
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room ICT-102<br />
C.J. Sieff $49<br />
Introduction to Interior Decorating<br />
(1 Credit) This class is ideal for anyone who wants an introduction<br />
to interior decorating. Gain basic knowledge on how to decorate for<br />
yourself, extended family or friends. We will cover the why’s <strong>and</strong><br />
how’s of selecting colors, flooring, lighting, furniture <strong>and</strong> more! With<br />
the right information <strong>and</strong> tools, you too can decorate like a pro! Bring<br />
your dreams <strong>and</strong> watch them come true! Instructor, Mark Iverson II,<br />
has taught Introduction to Interior Design for the past five semesters.<br />
He is the owner of a local painting <strong>and</strong> decorating company <strong>and</strong> a<br />
<strong>Rock</strong>ford Native. His business, featured on HGTV, has won several<br />
awards for Best Paint Design from the HBA in <strong>Rock</strong>ford.<br />
• Course #: ART 059 RV<br />
Reg Code: 7073 9/14-11/2<br />
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm<br />
8 Sessions<br />
RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126<br />
Mark Iverson $99