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MNTC ADDS “HANDS-ON, DIY” CLASS OPTIONS
MNTC has some interesting classes coming up related to homes and What kinds of skills will students learn in building. Is there a renewed interest in the Home Inspection course? this area?
Tina Fitzgerald Tina Fitzgerald is the Construction Trades Training Coordinator. She has been pivotal in establishing evening welding and HVAC classes, allowing MNTC to serve more students and get people into the workforce quickly. She has been with Moore Norman Technology for more than 20 years.
Moore Norman Technology Center is seeing renewed interest in traditional skilled trades such as HVAC, electrical and carpentry. At the same time, there is growing interest in the traditional trades, but we are also seeing an increase in demand for hands-on, do-it-yourself classes. The interest has grown to the point that we have added Cabinetmaking to our evening lineup and brought back Home Inspection. Evening trades classes are perfect for a wide range of students, including working adults, single parents, homeowners, retirees, house flippers and hobbyists. Some are looking to develop skills for a new career, while others want to improve their homes, explore a new interest or gain practical knowledge they can use in their personal or professional lives.
The course covers inspection reporting, licensing requirements and business considerations. A key component of the course is hands-on experience. Students can participate in a residential inspection and practice the inspection process in the field. This allows them to see how the individual systems of a home work together as part of a complete structure. The course is designed to help students meet the educational requirements associated with pursuing an Oklahoma home inspector license.
How could a student who is interested in carpentry, real estate, etc. build a career path taking evening programs like these?
What kind of student would benefit most from Cabinetmaking? Would this One of the advantages of evening education be an appropriate class for someone is that students can build skills progressively who is interested in starting a career while continuing to work and manage their othin carpentry, or is it intended for hob- er responsibilities. byists? The Cabinetmaking course is designed primarily for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts and individuals who want to develop their woodworking skills. It is also an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in exploring cabinetmaking or carpentry as a potential career. Students will develop their skills in planning and building while gaining practical experience working with the tools and techniques used in cabinetmaking.
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MNTC’s comprehensive 90-hour Home Inspection course is designed to help students understand how a professional home inspection is conducted from start to finish while preparing them to meet Oklahoma home inspector licensing requirements.
Someone interested in carpentry or woodworking might begin with Cabinetmaking to develop practical skills in planning and construction. A student interested in real estate, house flipping, property management or other housing-related fields might combine construction knowledge with the Home Inspection course. Understanding how homes are constructed and how their major systems operate can provide valuable knowledge for individuals working in real estate, property management, maintenance and other areas of the housing industry.