TVEMS COURSES

ACCOMMODATIONS 1

This course is designed to provide the students with theory and practice relative for proficiency in the Accommodation sector. The learner will focus on all aspects of the relationship between the rooms division and other departments within a lodging operation.

ACCOMMODATIONS 2

This course introduces the learner to the techniques of professional accommodation administration. Students will become acquainted with management issues of the rooms division, revenue management, security operations, maintenance/engineering and distribution channels.

ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS I

This course is designed to offer students with basic knowledge of the subject, and electrical theory an introduction to the exciting world of electronics. The subject is treated with the minimum of mathematics. Its primary purpose is to develop an understanding of basic electricity, components and circuits, semiconductor diodes, transistors and integrated circuit.

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY 1

This course is designed to help students:

1 Investigate each period through research and tutorials during History Class. Each

2 Acquisition and development of a working knowledge of various architectural

3 Ability to recognize and identify, review and evaluate by mean of pictorial period will be dealt with separately styles and their structure and aesthetic elements presentations the most understanding examples of western architecture

AUTO CHASSIS SYSTEM 1

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts, principles and terminologies used in braking, steering, suspension, gear box and transmission systems. It will emphasize knowledge and technical skills needed for the servicing and repairing of these systems in accordance with standards established by manufacturers. This course will provide the students with hands-on experiences in critically inspecting and carry out routine maintenance on the systems studied with the use of appropriate tools and precision measuring instruments.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING SCIENCE 1

This course is designed to provide students with scientific principles that will help them to understand the operations involved in automotive engineering. The course will cover concepts such as measurements, work, energy, temperature, friction and other related topics.

BAKING TECHNOLOGY 1

This introductory course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of Cake and Pastry Making techniques and to provide practical competence while learning new skills within the patisserie department. Students will be introduced to traditional cake and pastry specialties suitable for different food outlets.

BAKING TECHNOLOGY 2

This course is designed to introduce the students to advanced techniques in baking. Continental specialties suitable for fine dining and commercial outlets will be examined.

BAR OPERATIONS

This course will introduce students to techniques in the service of beverages. Beverage operations with emphasis on management and operational controls will be examined.

BASIC COMPUTER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer assembly. It covers all the internal components of the computer that requires explanation of function and specifications concerning parts that would be required to build a computer. The external component parts that are needed are also covered, with an emphasis on what features and specifications to look for when buying parts to build a computer. Practical sessions are included to provide students with experience in assembling, starting from opening the new computer case, to powering your computer, the first boot up, to finishing the Windows installation.

BUILDING SERVICES 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Become familiar with water supply for buildings and understand the code

2 Study firefighting equipment and understand the building code requirements

3 Study and understand the importance of Lifts, Escalators and General Services for

4 Study the building code regulations for Building Services

BUILDING SCIENCE

This course is designed to give students introductory knowledge of Buildings Science. We will begin with the basis of science (mass, matter, atom and molecules) and move to the application of science in the selection of materials. With the use of calculations and other scientific approaches the students should get a greater appreciation for Timber Construction.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Business communication has evolved into a central business process, which plays a vital role in organizational success because the efficient and effective delivery of business processes depends upon the appropriate use of media of communication. This course focuses on a theoretical framework as well as practical application of communication concepts. Oral presentations, using multi – media tools will be stressed. Speaking, writing, and listening skills in the context of critical thinking will be emphasized.

BUSINESS LAW

This course provides students with a general understanding of Contracts through the examination their essential characteristics and operation. The law relating to the rights and obligations of purchasers and sellers as provided under the Sale of Goods Act, the Hire Purchase Act and the Consumer Protection Act is also explored. An examination is also made of the legal basis of businesses such as partnerships and companies. The legality of negotiable instruments is also explored as well as issues relating to VAT.

CAPSTONE PROJECT

This capstone project is encapsulating project that can be either administered in cooperate groups, with individual components or as an individualized project. Regardless of your approach to the project it requires students to spend as much as 30 hours outside of class engaged in product development, piloting and redesign. Capstone candidates are expected to meet with an instructor for two hours at the start of the process, and a final an evaluation session 75 days after. Regardless of the majors, all Capstone project candidates are required to implement one of the many products which they designed and developed during courses taken in previous semesters. All products designed each semester must be presented in a job portfolio, but the product that is chosen for Capstone implementation should be accompanied by a real life implementation plan.

requirements for designing plumbing systems

buildings as it relates to Architectural Planning

CAPSTONE (TIMBER CONSTRUCTION)

This is a core final year course taught over two semester for the Timber Construction programme. This course prepares students to undertake authentic projects utilize all the skills learnt in the Timber Construction Programme, Estimating and Designing using computer aided drawings, Collect field data and Prepare survey report, and using their knowledge of Resource and Entrepreneurship to complete an authentic project.

CARIBBEAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY

Carefully selected units are designed to give a historic background of the Caribbean Political Movement. The constitution structure of the various territories and the two party system of government patterned after the Westminster Model are stressed. Issues related to globalisation and trade liberalisation and their impact on the Caribbean are highlighted.

CARIBBEAN STUDIES

Interdisciplinary examination of the history and cultural experience of the Circum-Caribbean regions. Special attention will be given to issues in the creation of multicultural society, such as the dynamics of resistance and the interplay of cultural identity and political domination. Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Builds on the skills acquired in refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals. The student will study commercial air conditioning systems to include rooftop units, water chillers, cooling towers, air handlers and facilities equipment. The student will have an opportunity to study and work on commercial reach-in and walk-in coolers, ice machines, and study the workings of commercial supermarket systems. The student will study and demonstrate how to troubleshoot commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Study the techniques of application to perform the input manipulation and output

2 Produce two dimensional multi-views drawing in their respective disciplines

3 Develop a better comprehension and visualization of drawing representations

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING 2

This course is designed to help students:

1 Study the techniques of application to perform the input manipulation and output

2 Produce two dimensional and three dimensional multi-views drawing in their

3 Develop a better comprehension and visualization of drawing representations

4 Produce specialist drawings – electrical, plumbing, structural and mechanical plans

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Study the components of the computer

2. Study the techniques of application to perform windows

3. Study the techniques of application to text and word processing

4. Study the techniques of application to spreadsheet application

5. Study the methods and techniques of the internet

6. Study the techniques of application to data base

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Study the methods and techniques of producing Gantt Charts functions of Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD), functions of Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD) respective disciplines

2. Study the techniques of spreadsheet application to project management

COMPUTER CONCEPTS

The Course aims to give students a basic knowledge of the components and functions of a computer system, and an awareness of information technology and its implications in everyday life and society in general. Students will be able to understand and explain how the various hardware components and software interact for the computer system to function; and describe the benefits and applications of data communication and internet technologies.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

This course is designed to give the learner a working knowledge of the principles of object-oriented programming. It is also intended to provide students with the knowledge needed to craft object-oriented solutions to problems and to implement the solutions using C++. Topics covered will include an introduction to OOP, Classes and Abstraction, Friendship, Overloading,Inheritance, Polymorphism and Exception Handling.

COMPUTER SCIENCE II: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the terms, principles and methods of Software Engineering, with emphasis on the topics described in the IEEE’s Software Engineering Body of Knowledge, http://www.swebok.org. It also addresses other topics and skills essential for a career in software engineering including project management, open source software and management. This course establishes bedrock knowledge necessary to practise software engineering in software projects and to pursue further courses in software engineering.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWING 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Develop the necessary drafting skills to produce working drawings

2. Develop the organization and methods of preparing architectural and working

3. Study the techniques of producing Architectural Plans and Elevations by the use of drawings from site plans to Elevations lines and symbols for Buildings not exceeding two stories with a minimum area of 100m 2 presentation drawings

4. Study the techniques of freehand sketching as an instrument to develop

5. Study the illustrating methods of roof geometry and construction detailing

6. Introduction to the principles of perspective and general practical exercise with light structures

CONSTRUCTION DRAWING 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Development of the necessary drafting skills to produce working drawings

2. Development of the organisation and methods of preparing architectural and

3 Development of illustrating the methods of preparing Specialist and Structural

4. Study the techniques of producing Architectural Plans, Structural Plans, Electrical, working drawings from the stages covered in Construction drawing 1 to a full set of working drawings, Plumbing and Mechanical Plans and Sections by the use of lines and symbols for Buildings not exceeding two storeys with a minimum area of 100m 2 dimensional presentation drawings

5. Study the methods of graphical representation as an instrument to develop three

6. Study the illustrating methods of construction detailing

7. Introduction to perspective theory and general practical exercise with light structures

CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS 1

This course is designed to help students:

1 Develop an intermediate level of competence in the performance of algebra

2 Attain intermediate proficiency in the using and applying of geometry, and trigonometrical operations and an introduction to statistics

CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS 2

This course is designed to help students:

1 Develop an intermediate level of competence in the performance of algebra

2 Develop an understanding and knowledge to the introduction to statistics

3 Develop an understanding and knowledge of arithmetic and geometric progressions

CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS 3

This course is designed to help students:

1 Develop a higher level of competence in the performance of algebraic and

2 Attain proficiency in the using and applying of geometry

CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS 4

This course is designed to help students:

1 Attain proficiency in the using and applying of statistics

2 Develop an understanding and knowledge to the introduction to Calculus and to trigonometrical operations and matrices

demonstrate acceptable proficiency in problem solving in this area

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1

This course is designed to help students:

1 Study the properties of construction and building materials

2 Study the fabrication of building components for use in residential and small

3 Study the procedure for determining suitable foundations for small buildings

4 Study the methods of framing and construction for small buildings

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2

This course is designed to help students:

1 Study the properties of construction and building materials

2 Study the fabrication of building components for use in residential and small

3 Study the methods of framing and construction for small buildings

4 Study the methods of finishing interior areas and exterior surfaces

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3

This course is designed to help students:

1 Describe the purposes and methods of site works

2 Describe the groundwork encountered on site and the functions and factors of

3 Describe and sketch the details of walls, columns, and beams, and identify the

4 Differentiate and describe cold deck and warm deck flat roofs, and describe commercial buildings, foundations that are to be considered when designing, different types of construction associated with them, common forms of roof trusses up to 12m span in timber and steel.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 4

This course is designed to help students:

1. Describe the various types of estate roads and pavement construction, drainage provisions, small pedestrian bridge, retaining walls, and plants used for external works and explain the factors to be considered in design

2. Describe the features of service systems and list the factors which affect the design

3. Explain the functions of internal and external floor finishes, ceiling finishes, and describe the terms used to classify internal and external finishes, and categorise the material used for wet and dry finishes

4. List and describe the sanitary fittings, food storage, processing, and cooking fittings associated with low rise buildings

CRITICAL THINKING

This course are to impart a functional ability to reason well and to improve your analytical skills and instincts. In addition to familiarizing you with elementary methods of building strong arguments, the course is further designed to aid you in understanding the essential principles involved in the practice of reasoned decision making. The writing skills you develop in this class will serve you across all academic disciplines and in the workplace.

DATA SECURITY CONCEPTS

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin supporting network security within an organization. Students who complete this course will be able to identify security threats and vulnerabilities, and help respond to and recover from security incidents.

DESIGN STUDIO 1

This course introduces students to illustrative methods through direct experience, utilizing conceptual sketch projects. The students are expected to produce drawings, models and sketches with different media to express basic architectural concepts leading to a proficiency in drawing, illustration and model making. Students are also expected to demonstrate knowledge of anthropometrics, environmental and the impact on form and spatial design.

DESIGN STUDIO 2

This course instructs the student in information gathering and analysis, the influence of precedents, the importance of architectural design philosophies and styles in design, spatial needs for functions, people and interior furnishings in a dwelling, basic lighting, power, plumbing codes and requirements, spatial needs for alternative energy and treatment systems, handicap accessibility and vehicular circulation, public/private zoning, juxtaposition, fenestration and material selection.

DESIGN STUDIO 3

This course focuses on the design of a mixed use building and supporting open spaces. The student is expected to develop skills in the use of occupancy and fire hazard tables, and building codes surrounding medium to high-density occupation buildings. The students are expected to acquire the skills to solve three-dimensional design problems and visualize the created object.

Students completing this course should have gained the ability to conceptualize and rationalize solutions to interlocking conflicting problems. The principle is to develop analytical and interpretive skills and to utilize those skills to encourage individual creativity within particular design philosophies.

DESIGN STUDIO 4

This course is focused on the production of a complete set of Working Drawings of the building design completed in Design Studio 3. This course requires students to produce Cut Sheets with Specific Specifications and prepare a final presentation model of the project. This course will use AutoDesk AutoCAD or instructor approved CAD software.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

This course is designed to offer students who have knowledge of basic electrical and electronic theory an introduction to the exciting world of digital electronics. The subject is treated with the minimum of mathematics. Its primary purpose is to develop an understanding of basic electricity, components and circuits, semiconductor diodes, transistors and integrated circuits. computer applications of electronics – binary arithmetic, ROM and RAM, interactive CD/I – and other applications of electronics in microwaves, medicine, industry, and sound and video recording.

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

This course equips student with the relevant mathematical concepts and methods required for adequately undertaking courses in data processing management techniques and related areas. It aims to advance students’ appreciation of and abilities in the use of Mathematics as a precise model of thought and communication as well as a tool for modeling various problem situations arising in data processing and the business world at large.

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM 1

The course will provide students with the ability to read and evaluate construction drawings; install electrical component/s and equipment in residential, commercial and industrial conditions. Create electrical bill of quantities as it relates to the construction drawings. All work would be done to code and safe working practices.

Electricity for RAC

Teaches resistance, current, voltage, and power in AC and DC circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment.

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES

This course is designed to help students:

1 Study the procedure in solving simple problems associated with electricalappliances

2 Demonstrate knowledge of three effects of an electric current

3 Apply the concepts of power and energy to electric appliances

4 Understand the principles of domestic electrical installations and the production of Electrical Plans and schedules

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES I

This course will provide students with the basic fundamentals of electricity. Special emphasis is placed on the basic symbols, quantities and units, formulas, dc circuits and practices involved.

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES III

This course will provide the second year Electrical and Electronics students with the fundamentals of circuit analysis. Special emphasis is placed on the theorems used to solve complicated circuits.

ELECTRONIC (E-) BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

This course introduces student to the concept of Electronic Business (E-Business), retailing in E-Business, Internet Consumers and Market Research. It also explores new ways of doing business within the world including approaches to advertisement in E-Business, the E-Business for Service Industries, Business-to- Business (B2B) practices, E-Commerce Strategy and Implementation, Electronic Payment Systems, Applications and Infrastructure for E-Business, Global Issues, and Electronic Government.

ELECTRONIC PRINCIPLES

This course is designed to offer students with no previous knowledge of the subject, or of electrical theory an introduction to the exciting world of electronics. The subject is treated with the minimum of mathematics. Its primary purpose is to develop an understanding of basic electricity, components and circuits, semiconductor diodes, transistors and integrated circuits.

ELEMENTS OF MACROECONOMICS

The purpose of the syllabus is to encourage students to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of economic terminology, principles and elementary economic theory so that it may be applied to the economy in which we live.

ELEMENTS OF MICROECONOMICS

This course assists students in developing knowledge and understanding of the micro elements of an economy and how they function to determine market equilibria.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Introduction to Entrepreneurship course will introduce future entrepreneurs to the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship. This course will provide students with an overview of the roles of entrepreneurs in the local business environment and the impact of entrepreneurship on the national economy. It will also explore different disciplines ranging from sociology, psychology, economics, finance, marketing and human resource management and the impact of these disciplines on the entrepreneur and his/her business idea. It is a course that mixes theory with practice and learners will be challenged to apply the principles, concepts and framework to real world situations.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to solve technological problems by designing and making products or systems in a wide range of context, relating to their personal interests. Its primary purpose is to develop an understanding of the materials and the methods used in the fabrication of engineering materials such as timber, plastic, ceramics, metals (alloys) and composites. The course is also intended to focus students thinking and practice on global environmental issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Develop and understanding the scientific principles to the construction process with respect to the Environment

2 Develop an understanding of the effects of Green Buildings to the construction process

3 Develop and understanding the scientific principles to the construction process with respect to thermal studies

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Develop and understanding the scientific principles to the construction process with respect to Illumination

2 Develop and understanding the scientific principles to the construction process with respect to Sound, Noise and Sound Insulation, and Room Acoustics

3. Develop and understanding the scientific principles to the construction process with respect to Liquid Pressure and Fluid Mechanics

ETHICS AND CITIZENSHIP

This course constitutes a study of moral philosophy and its application to life. The student is exposed to moral issues which are personal, vocational, social and topical. An analysis is made of moral principles, decisions and actions with a view to establishing a norm for moral conduct and a view to formulating a sound philosophy of life. The moral qualities which are necessary for good citizenship are examined.

EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

This course introduces the learner to the methods and techniques utilized in planning, organizing, promoting and delivering major events.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

This course will introduce the students to initial cash movement, starting with the control of cash by the business. It gives an overview of banking procedures. It establishes maintenance of the chequing account at the bank and demonstrates how the business ensures the money in the bank is correctly recorded by both parties. The course will also look at some of the issues of cash: mainly replacing and buying fixed assets which will be tied into capital budgeting. The cost of capital will be emphasized.

In addition, various avenues of debt financing will be addressed. Methods of valuing stock, as well as determining stock value under various circumstances, will also be covered.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2

This module aims to build on the work covered in the first semester. It examines additional forms of business organizations and also provides insight into accounting for small businesses and non-profit organizations. The correction of accounting errors and the use or restricted use of the suspense account is also highlighted. The systems used to avoid overloading the Journal and General are also covered.

FOOD ART PRESENTATION

Students will be introduced to the concepts of food arts. Emphasis will be on presentation, design and use of alternative commodities. The investigation of the effects of food art and presentation as a marketing tool will be examined.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 2

This course is designed to introduce the student to advanced food and beverage preparation and service. Strategies to increase kitchen and dining room efficiency will also be examined.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROLS

Learners will be introduced to standards and procedures that increase the probability of food and beverage operations in the industry with emphasis on controlling cost and maximizing sales. Purchasing procedures will be examined.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

The learner will be introduced to the technical skills and psychology of service. Theory, concepts and performance will be emphasized. The various types of services, equipment, and furniture and service items used will be examined.

FOOD PREPARATION 1

An introductory course to familiarize the students with the theory and practice of kitchen operations. The student will gain knowledge of kitchen terminology, equipment use and the basic techniques of food preparation.

FOOD PREPARATION 2

This course is designed to provide the student with a continuation and expansion of knowledge in practical food preparation and to equip the student with a broader knowledge of food preparation including carving, buffet preparation, creation of show pieces including fruit and vegetable carvings.

FOOD PREPARATION 3

This is a capstone course where students will demonstrate all skills and knowledge acquired during their programme of studies. Emphasis will be on creativity and the use of local and regional products to produce meals for formal dining experiences.

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

This course will examine the scientific method and the chemical and physical changes that occur during preparation, processing and storage of food products. Basic principles of nutrition and micro-biology as it relates to chemical and physical charges to food will also be examined.

Fuel, Ignition and Emission Systems

This course will provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles and terminologies used in fuel and emission systems. The course will identify the various types of emission control systems and allow students to perform tests on these systems. The course will also emphasize knowledge and technical skills needed for the servicing and repairing of various systems in accordance with manufacturer standards. It will provide the students with hands-on experiences in the use of tools and precision measuring instruments.

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

This course provides students with opportunities to learn about the components of the computer’s hardware. It allows them to learn about inner components of the computer system, their location and functions. It teaches students about advanced computing concepts, such as types and role of applications, programming languages, other computer-related systems.

FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

This course equips beginners with limited understanding and knowledge of telecommunications with knowledge of the technologies and services offered in today’s telecommunications networks. It provides opportunities for students to explore fundamental telecommunication concepts and technologies relating to telephony, data communication, and wireless communication.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING

This course presents a comprehensive analysis of the concepts, structure and operation of the domestic and international marketing system. The course also focuses on the development and evaluation of marketing plans, as well as on household and industrial consumers, product planning, agencies and functions of distribution, promotion and publicity in addition to pricing and location. Moreover, the course seeks to explore the fundamental social, ethical and environmental issues in marketing.

FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING

The course introduces students to data communication and computer networking. It provides opportunities to develop deeper understandings of network technologies, media, topologies and devices, than they would have encountered during CSEC. It focuses on basic network management tools, data communication and network security.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer programming and problem solving. It provides basic instructions on the process of problem solving, and deep exploration of fundamental computer-related problem solving techniques such as flowcharting, pseudo code and algorithms. It introduces students to the syntax of the C++ programming language, and provides them with opportunities to use this language to generate solutions to real organisational and societal problems.

HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTING

This course is designed to acquaint students with the concepts of accounting theory and practices with the specialized requirements of the Hospitality Industry. The nature and purpose of accounting, double entry system, hospitality accounting documents and special journals will be examined.

HOSPITALITY MARKETING

This course is designed to assist the student in the development of a firm understanding of the concept of “Services Marketing” and to guide the student in the application of services marketing concepts and techniques to respond to hospitality marketing problems. It addresses the “customer experience” and how to position a service in the market place. The management of the customer portfolio and the pricing and delivery of the service is also addressed.

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

This course is designed to help students understand the principles and the application of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning to domestic and commercial buildings and the need tointegrate their insulation during construction process. The course will cover methods of planning and drawing a mechanical heating and cooling system on a floor plan for domestic and commercial buildings and the need to integrate their insulation during the construction process.

HERITAGE TOURISM

This course examines the role of Heritage Tourism in the Caribbean, and the economic policy, public, planning and social issues surrounding heritage.

This course is designed to assist students to:

1 1 become acquainted with heritage as an integral part of the tourism business

2 develop national pride in their country’s culture

3 determine factors that will limit or enhance a heritage tourism product

4 develop a community/heritage tourism product

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Human Resource Management has grown in importance because of a shift to a services-oriented global economy. Human capital plays a key role in creating and sustaining competitive advantage for business organizations. As result, this course will expose students to the important activities of people management such as the evolution and stages of human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development recruitment and selection, compensation management, performance appraisal, job analysis and job evaluation and industrial relations.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES (ENGINES SYSTEMS)

This course will provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles and terminologies used with respect to engines. It will emphasize knowledge and technical skills needed for the servicing and repairing of various engine systems in a motor vehicle. .

INTERNSHIP & PROJECT (CAPSTONE PROJECT)

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of computing, data arrangement, management, programming and problem solving. It focuses on basic computing, hardware and software, operating systems, storage, files, security, simple data types, control structures, and introduction to array and string data structures and algorithms, as well as debugging techniques and the social implications of computing. It emphasizes good software engineering principles and developing fundamental programming skills in the context of a language that sports the object-oriented paradigm. The lab component provides hands on programming experience that is vital for beginning programmers and computer science students.

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This course explores the behavioural, organizational, operational, and technical aspects of information systems concepts and structures. It places emphasis on developing understandings of the internal management of information resources and on the management of information technology.

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN COMPUTING CONCEPTS

This course provides students with comprehensive exposure to the nature, purpose, function and utilisation of application tools in different organisations. It entails a thorough introduction to computers, word processing, presentation, spreadsheets and database application uses and functions. It seeks to develop application usage skills in all students and provide multiple opportunities for students to use them to solve problems in their everyday life.

This course has some theoretical experiences, but the majority of the contact hours that have been embedded are focused on providing students with hands-on experiences with these tools.

INTRODUCTION TO REFRIDGERATION

This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING

This course is designed as the first course in structured computer programming with an emphasis on problem solving techniques and structured algorithm development approach. The knowledge acquired from the study of this course will serve as a basis and a pre-requisite for all subsequent programming courses.

INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN

This course provides students with opportunities to hone web page design and development skills, and develop knowledge of web creation principles such as presentation, web page layout, navigation and delve into the design process. It ensures that they learn how to apply graphics, colour and fonts on web pages and to work with tables and CSS.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

This course will focus on foods and cooking styles of many nations. Menu production reflecting on nations that have impacted international cuisines will be examined.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the range applications of computers in education, generally and in the hospitality industry. Hardware and software components will be examined.

Leisure & Recreation Management

This course provides a basic understanding of the food & beverage service, lodging, and tourism industry by tracing the industry and growth and development, reviewing the organization of food and beverage, hotel, and travel related operations, and by focusing on industry opportunities and future trends.

MAINTENANCE WELDING

Gives the student a basic understanding of the Oxyacetylene cutting and Arc welding processes, and introduction to the skills and techniques used to develop fillet and groove welds. Students will be introduced to oxyacetylene, shielded, gas metal arc welding equipment set up, and various welding techniques. Safety will be stressed during the course.

MEASUREMENT 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Describe and understand the use and application of a standard method of measurement

2. Develop the understanding of measuring building works

3. Describe and understand scheduling, sums, and discounts

MEASUREMENT 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Describe and understand the method of preparing bill of quantities, bonus payments, and unit rate estimate

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY

This mechanical technology course will expose the learner to the different types of metals, their properties and uses. The use of various tools and machines will enhance students’ ability in the repairs and manufacture of mechanical parts. Also welding, casting, heat treatment, etc. will augment their course of study.

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS 1

This course exposes students to the microcomputer as an essential tool for acquiring, sourcing and processing information. It incorporates the production of professional documents, development of professional business presentations; analysis of data for management information and effective decision-making; and the compilation of information on customers, inventory and employees.

MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS II

This exposes students to the microcomputer as an essential tool for acquiring, sourcing and processing information. It incorporates the compilation and storage of information and customers, inventory and employees, and the ability to share information between computers through communications capabilities.

OADM INTERNSHIP

The four-week internship is a requirement for fulfilment of the Associate Degree in Office Administration and Management. It is intended to expose students to realistic work experience and responsibilities so that they can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. It is expected that students can be given the opportunity to assist in the day-to- day running of the office. It will commence in December after final examinations of the first Semester of the second year of the programme.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

This course will cover all major OHS principles and practices including personal safety, first aid, CPR, environmental issues, and handling of hazardous materials.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 1

This course provides and understanding of the role of the office, its design, location and the environmental factors that influence staff performance. It also examines organizational structures, the functions of management and the role of the supervisor/office administrator.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT II

This course highlights the complexities of the employee life cycle. It focuses on the processes that govern the human resource factors of business, and explores interactions in business.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

This course will review the concepts, theories and research in organizational behavior in order to develop a comprehensive framework for understanding and affecting the performance of people in work settings. Learning will be occurring at both the conceptual, theoretical and the applied level. Areas covered by the course include: performance measurements, organizational culture and structure, power and influence, management and leadership, groups and teams, motivation, conflict management, organizational change, and individual psychological factors which affect behavior on the job. The course draws on the organizational experience of students and encourages the practical application of the material covered. High levels of student participation are required through the use of such experiential learning activities as case studies, simulations, discussions, and the use of the class itself as a temporary organization.

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of accounting. It ensures a full understanding of and ability to perform all aspects of the accounting cycle. The preparation of Journals, posting to the Ledger, preparation of the Trial Balance, Closing Entries, and the preparation of final accounts will be in focus. An awareness of all types of business organizations is mandatory even though emphasis will only be placed on the preparation of financial statements for sole traders and companies.

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

This course introduces students to basic concepts in management and lays the foundation for success in more advanced courses in management. The founding fathers of management theory are examined. The primary focus is on understanding the process of management – planning, leading, organizing and controlling. Other complementary processes such as communication, motivation, change, diversity and globalization will be covered.

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING

RCI WIRING- RENEWABLE ENERGY

Residential Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Details the principles of operation, servicing, and installation of air conditioning systems as they apply to humidifying, cooling, and dehumidifying a residential structure. Basic load calculations will be covered.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1

This course is designed to help students:

1 Identify and describe the different forms of organization within the industry and

2 Identify and describe the various roles of individuals within a typical building organization

3 Be able to analyze different sub-contract forms and purchase orders for the the roll performed within the individual firms

provision of sub contract services

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Understand the Administration of the St. Kitts and Nevis Building Code

2. Understand the methods of monitoring work progress

3. Operate a simple computer application (spreadsheet) to produce quantities and all- in costs and to produce a project programme with the facility to incorporate the job resources required as done in Computer Application 3

REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT

Training for HVAC refrigerant recovery and recycling. Instructions provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.

QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION & SERVICE

This course is designed to assist students in the developing competence in the operation of food preparation areas to identified operational standards. It also enables students to make an enlightened contribution to current industrial practice and development of culinary arts within the business environment.

SEMINAR PRESENTATION

This oral presentation provides a learning experience for students in presenting information to their tutors and peers. It allows further exploration, through independent research, of the concepts taught and issues raised in lectures and incorporates a number of transferable skills such as effective communication, confidence building and self-assessment.

SANITATION, SAFETY AND HYGIENE

This course will provide students with information on basic microbiology, safety, personal hygiene, general handling of food. Local legislation for the food service industry will be examined.

SITE CARPENTRY I

This course will give students an understanding of the techniques and demonstrate the skills

used to set up signs and hoardings, profile boards, scaffolds and ladders, and form works for

casting foundation, columns, beams, and slabs at a construction site.

SITE CARPENTRY 2

This course will give students an understanding of the techniques and demonstrate the skills

used to construct walls, roofs, doors and frames, and staircases and railings.

SITE SURVEYING 1

This course is designed to help students:

1. Learn procedure of setting up, adjusting and using surveying equipment

2 Learn proper methods of making linear measurements, measurements of angles,

3 Perform surveying calculations and make corrections for taping and different and measurements of elevation using electronic measuring instruments leveling

4 Prepare proper surveying field notes and surveying plans

5 Learn surveying techniques for building construction projects

SITE SURVEYING 2

This course is designed to help students:

1. Learn procedure of setting up, adjusting and using surveying equipment

2 Learn proper methods of making linear measurements, measurements of angles,

3 Perform surveying calculations and make corrections for taping and different

4 Prepare proper surveying field notes and surveying plans

5 Learn surveying techniques for building construction projects

SPANISH I

This language course for business develops oral proficiency in Spanish in a variety of areas commonly encountered in the office and introduces some basic conventions for commercial correspondence.

STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

This course is designed for terminal semester students to develop an understanding of Force systems and their effect on a structure. This course will cover lines of force, moments of force, centroids, material strength, beams and frames.

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

This course provides instruction concerning three main concepts: (a)The Systems Development Life Cycle, (b)The prototyping process, (c) Rapid Applications Development , and (d) Modelling techniques under the conventional and object oriented approach to systems development.

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 1

This course is designed to help students:

1 Develop the ability to explain the use of language in written forms

2 Be able to identify various sources of technical information using research methods

3 Develop the art of using various electronic and information technology systems for and measurements of elevation using electronic measuring instrumentsn leveling communication

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 2

This course is designed to help students:

1 Develop the ability to explain the use of language in oral forms

2 Be able to interpret, use and draw diagrams in a routine work environment

TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I

This course will provide students with the fundamentals of algebra, Logarithms, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

TEXT PROCESSING I

This course incorporates the techniques and theory of text processing. It encompasses mastery and manipulation of the computer keyboard and developing the fundamental skills necessary to produce simple, mailable business documents.

TEXT PROCESSING II

This course builds on the skills, techniques and theory learned in Text processing I. Areas covered in that course will be consolidated through the development of greater competence and knowledge for fast and accurate production of more complex tasks.

TIMBER CONSTRUCTON

This course involves Carpentry and Joinery. Students will be able to hone their skills performing practical exercises in the areas of joint making and timber construction. Trainees are expected to acquire the knowledge of skills to use hand and power tools commonly used in carpentry and joinery industry. This course covers personal and shop safety, basic hand and power tool. The course is a combination of workshop practice and basic construction skills.

Trainees will be assessed based on a number of practical activities including inventory,maintenance schedule, maintenance of tools and equipment.

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION 2

This course prepares students for the Carpentry and Joinery industry with emphasis on lathe work and project design and development. Students will be able to prepare materials for wood turning, set lathe for work, apply the concepts of design and develop projects specific to the timber industry. Students should have acquired knowledge and skills of the use of hand and power tools in Timber Construction 1. The course is a combination of theory and workshop practices.

Trade Tools & Testing Instruments

This course covers specialty hand tools and power equipment used by refrigeration mechanics and electricians. Use and maintenance of various test instruments used to diagnose and repair commercial and residential refrigeration equipment will also be covered. Instruments used to perform electrical work will be covered as well. Subjects covered will be the proper cutting and bending procedures including, pipe math and how to make piping offsets. Common types of piping joints will be discussed, including, swaging, flaring, soldering, and brazing. Also covered will be cutting and threading of steel pipe and other alternative mechanical piping connections. Shop projects will include both bench projects and also mock up installation projects.

WORK ATTACHMENT (Architectural Design Technology)

This course provides an opportunity for students to experience a working environment in the construction industry. Students will be able to observe general practices in the workplace and apply their knowledge and skills gained in the Architectural Design Technology programme to assist in a professional setting. A work schedule including projects will be negotiated between the School and the host organization, involving students in various stages of the construction process. Students may be involved in preliminary design, design development, documentation, and presentation to a client, site surveying, meetings, clerical work and administration in order to gain insight into the day-to- day functioning of a business. This terminal course requires completion of all previous courses in the programme before enrollment. In addition, students must complete the course to the satisfaction of the host organisation and academic supervisor.

WINES & SPIRITS

This course will focus on wines, spirits, liqueurs and beers. Production methods, service of the product and regions of origin will be examined. This course also involves tasting sessions.