Center of Applied Technology South
The Center of Applied Technology South is a vocational trade school located in the United States in Edgewater, Maryland, behind South River High School. There are 17 technical and traditional programs offered at the Center of Applied Technology South. These programs help students meet community needs by preparing Anne Arundel County high school students' safe work habits, and exercise professional ethics.
History
Cat-South was founded in 1977.
Programs
- Automotive Collision Repair*- Use a variety of techniques and processes for straightening metals with a frame machine, welding, working with fiberglass, plastics, and solvents, preparing surfaces with sanding, body filler, and glazing putty, and finishing with primer/paint mixing and spraying. Instruction also includes evaluating damages and estimating costs.
- Automotive Technology*- Learn how to inspect, repair, and adjust automobiles.
- Building Construction- Learn estimating, roofing, rough and finish framing, exterior and interior finish, blueprint reading, and masonry.
- CAD/Drafting*- Learn how to make a blueprint or floor design for building constructors to use.
- Computer Networking Technology (CNT) *- this program focuses on the construction, configuration, and maintenance of computer networks and internet. Students work with actual networking equipment and configure Cisco Systems Routers.
- Cosmetology*- Learn hair shaping, manicuring, hairstyling, facial massage, make-up, hair coloring and salon equipment.
- Culinary Arts*- Learn food service, cook delicacies, kitchen management, and kitchen equipment.
- Dental Assisting- Studies detail dental anatomy, identification and use of instruments, laboratory skills, and office procedures.
- Desktop Publishing*- Learn how to use software programs for desktop publishing, word processing, importing text, spreadsheets, graphic design, editing graphics, importing graphics, designing ads, page layout, printing techniques, web page design, and publication design.
- Electricity-Learn wiring methods, blueprint reading, wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical safety, National Electrical Code Book, electrical motors, starters, and electronic theory.
- Health Career-Learning medical terminology, basic health care procedures, medical cleanliness and safety, and basic performance skills for various health areas.
- Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) *-Learn basic theory and practice in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, sheet metal, also learning system installation, maintenance repair, troubleshooting, and design.
- Marine Repair*-Learn boat related skills in carpentry, marine wiring, diagnose and repair marine engines, painting, refinishing, plumbing, fiber glassing, and rigging.
- Medical Assistant*-Learn medical terminology, medical law, and ethics.
- Network Systems Administration (NSA)*- Students develop managerial and technical skills in a state-of-the-art electronic office. As a student in this two-year program you will learn the networking skills to install applications and systems, work with multiple operating systems, setup and configure network hardware and software.
- Nursing Assistant*- Nursing assistant is an opportunity to learn to collect vital signs and other basic care giving techniques to patients and geriatric clients in long term care and assistant living.
- Welding*- Learn the art of oxy-acetylene welding and brazing. Enter the world of arc welding shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
- Certification test available*
Vocational Competitions
Technical Contests
- Advertising Design
- Architectural Drafting
- Automotive Refinishing Technology
- Automotive Service Technology
- Basic Health Care Skills
- Cabinetmaking
- Carpentry
- CNC Milling Technology
- CNC Turning Technology
- Collision Repair Technology
- Commercial Baking
- Computer Maintenance Technology
- Computer Technology
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Food and Beverage Service
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Industrial Motor Control
- Internetworking
- Marine Service Technology
- Mechatronics
- Medical Assisting
- Nail Care
- Nurse Assisting
- Practical Nursing
- Residential Wiring
- Robotics and Automation Technology
- Sheet Metal
- Technical Computer Applications
- Technical Drafting
- Web Design
- Welding Fabrication
- Welding
Occupational Contests
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurship
- First Aid/CPR
- Health Knowledge Bowl
- Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
- Medical Math
- Medical Terminology
- Related Technical Math
External links
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