Technical Programs

Automotive Collision Repair

This program teaches technical level skills that lead to a wide variety of collision technology careers in both the public and, private sectors. The field of collision repair is dynamic, broad and involves many areas of study that include the principles of mechanics, engineering, electrical components, computer diagnostics, auto body work, painting/refinishing, welding and metal fabrication, damaged vehicle analysis/appraisal and reconditioning, just to name a few. During shop week our students are provided with an authentic workplace experience and develop skill sets that are transferable to many other lucrative industries.

External Resources

Program Highlights

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Master Accreditation
ASE Entry Level certifications
Fun and creative environment
Exciting hands-on projects
I-CAR curriculum
Project Based Learning
College articulations
Adaptive to all learning styles
Academic integration
Latest cutting edge technologies
Skill focused systematic planning
PPG Refinishing student certifications

Career Opportunities

Our Automotive Collision Repair program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Collision specialist
Refinishing technician
Appraiser/Manager
Car Designer
Structural Professional
Mechanic
Non-Structural Technician
Electronics/Electrical Tech
Vehicle Detailer
Aluminum Technician
Welding Technician
Automobile Dealer

Certifications

ASE Entry Level
Certification Program

I-CAR
Platinum Qualifications

PPG Refinishing

Certification

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities in the automotive industry. Upon completion of this program, students are knowledgeable in all entry-level phases of the automotive trade necessary to repair today's vehicles in any modern auto repair facility. Training encompasses the following areas: engine repair and performance, engine electrical, heating/air conditioning, brakes, suspension/steering, and automotive maintenance/safety. Students are prepared to diagnose and repair state emission failures in today’s complex automobiles using up to date electronic equipment. Students are instructed on all of the latest techniques that have been developed in the automotive field.

External Resources

Career Opportunities

Our Automotive Technology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills in a rewarding career in the areas of:

High School Diploma:

Entry Level Auto Service Technician
Service Writer
Parts Department
Dealership Employment
Technical Salesperson

Post Graduation:

Automotive Design Engineering
Service Manager
General Manager
Engineering Technician
Research and Development Technician
Automotive Design Engineer
College/Tech School Instructor
Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Insurance Underwriter
Research and Development Engineer

Program Highlights

Automotive Trade Orientation
Servicing Lube Points/Fluid Levels
Servicing Tires including TPMS
Inspecting/Repairing Exhaust System
Maintaining/Servicing the Cooling System
Maintaining/Servicing Engine Electrical
Servicing Brake System
Servicing Steering/ Suspension Systems
Servicing Heating/Air Conditioning System
Servicing Engine Fuel System
Maintaining/Repairing Engines
Transmission/Clutch Components

Carpentry

The carpentry program at Upper Cape Tech prepares students for one of the many diverse employment opportunities in the building field. Students learn a wide range of skills and safety procedures starting with basic joinery and furniture making using hand tools and stationary power tools. Students advance into residential framing and finish techniques, using the latest in technology and modern building practices, as they work on real life on-campus building projects as well as many exciting and interesting off-campus projects that help the local community. Along the way students will have the opportunity to hone their skills in construction math and science, computer aided drafting (CAD), and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machinery.

Career Opportunities

Architect
Building Contractor
Building Maintenance
Building/Home Inspector
Cabinetmaker
Civil Engineer
CNC Operator
Construction Consultant
Construction Estimator
Construction Manager

Contract Administrator
Dry Waller/plaster
General Contractor
Framer
Finish carpenter
Remodeler
Insurance Appraiser
Project Manager
Property Manager

Program Highlights

Use of hand and power tools
Blueprint reading
CAD (computer aided drafting)
Massachusetts State Building Codes
Interior/exterior finish
Rough framing
Entry level concrete work
Retail sales and service/construction supply
Roofing
Siding
Surveying

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) is a course taken by students from various shops at the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School. Some of the shops that take CAD class include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, horticulture, and environmental science. CAD can be used to create various drawings on the computer including but not limited to architectural, engineering, and landscape design drawings. Please feel free to visit the class website to see some projects students are currently working on along with tutorial videos that help them learn how to use the software.

Class Website

Cosmetology

The cosmetology program at UCT offers students the chance to pursue the art and science of the beauty industry through a 1000 hour program. Students receive practical and textbook related instruction on a variety of services offered in the industry of hair, skin, and nails. Qualified students perform services within our full service working salon. While students are perfecting technical skills they are also perfecting the art of social skills related to customer service. This includes, but isn’t limited to, customer relations, consultations, team work, listening skills, and the desire to continue their education in an industry that is constantly progressing and changing. The students are also exposed to a variety of salons from our sending towns so that they may experience the environment of the industry. Upon completion of the required number of hours the student will be eligible to take the state board licensing exam.

Career Opportunities

Our Cosmetology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Hair stylist
Salon owner
Cosmetologist on a cruise ship or all-inclusive resort
Film and/or Television cosmetologist
Cosmetology teacher
Sales associate for professional hair care line
Platform artist
Nail technician
Make-up artist
Esthetician

Program Highlights

Customer Relations
Nail Techniques
Skin Care/Facials
Salon Business
Hair Re-texturizing
Hair Cutting
Hair Coloring and
Advanced Techniques
Guest Artist Presentations

Certifications

Cosmetology students prepare to earn certificates in:

Cosmetology License
Nail Technology License
Ecogenics Skin Care Knowledge
Beauty Pros International
Paul Mitchell Product Knowledge
Paul Mitchell Up Do

Cape Styles Salon

Click to access: Cape Styles Salon

Culinary Arts

The field of culinary arts offers extensive career opportunities in an exciting and challenging profession. These individuals can choose to work in any food service facility including restaurants, resorts, cruise ships, hotels, cafeterias, and bakeries or can work as private chefs/cooks, caterers, consultants or managers. Students are trained in all aspects of food preparation, baking, and restaurant management through the operation of our popular Canal Side Restaurant overlooking the Cape Cod Canal. Culinary students learn menu planning, purchasing, quality control, service, ice carving, artistic display, and management. Health and dietary considerations are stressed throughout the program. Students receive experience catering a wide variety of community functions.

Freshmen Juliana Soto made this beautiful Rose Apple Tart!

Resources

Food Dictionaries

Culinary Dictionary Index

Websites for Quality Culinary Arts Information

Career Opportunities

Executive Sous Chef
Food/Beverage Manager
Food Buyer
Garde Manger
General Manager
Ice Carver
Kitchen Manager
Maître d'Hôtel
Pastry Chef/Baker
Private Chef
Restaurant Manager
Sous Chef
Sales Consultant
Waiter/Waitress

Certifications

Culinary Arts students prepare to earn certificates in:

Certified Dining Room Apprentice (Federation of Dining Room Professionals)

Fine Dining standards
Advanced techniques and equipment in the classic, traditional and contemporary forms of service
An expanding nationally recognized certification.

Certified Fundamentals Cook® (CFC®) (American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation

ACF certifications are the most sought after by industry chefs
UCT offers an ACFEF secondary certified program.
Requirements for this program meet and exceed the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Massachusetts State Sanitation guideline

ServSafe Certification (National Restaurant Association)

Sanitation certification is required by all food service providers as a basic credential for their management staff
Shift manager’s certification must be clearly displayed in each establishment
This course is provided for senior year in an attempt to prepare graduates for a leadership roles

Allergen Awareness (MA Department of Public Health / Bureau of Environmental Health/Food Protection Program)

State mandated program
Food establishments required to have a "Certified Food Protection Manager" on staff who holds a "Certificate of Allergen Awareness"
Certificate is valid for 5 years

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Our freshman are certified in the first half of the year and re-certified in their junior year
Covers state's required choke saver training

OSHA

10 hour general industry

Program Highlights

Personal Hygiene
Sanitation
Safety
Cooking methods
Breakfast preparation
Salads/Salad Dressing Preparation
Soup and Stocks
Vegetable/Starch Preparation
Sauces and Gravies
Meat Preparation

Poultry
Seafood
Dining Room
Purchasing Storage
Baking Pastry Preparation
Yeast Raised Products
Cake and Cookie Batter
Icings

Class of 2020 Senior Aaliyah Tropeano designs the Coffee Board for the Canalside Restaurant!

Electrical

The Electrical Program at Upper Cape Tech prepares young men and women for a career in an ever-changing field. Electricity and how it is generated, transmitted, used, and stored will always be a necessary commodity in a high-tech modern America. Students will study older methods, current state-of-the art, and future technologies in order to excel in the working world. As long as our environment consumes electricity, there will be a demand for trained professionals in the electrical field.

Career Opportunities

Our Electrical program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Construction Electrician
Project Manager
Alarm Specialist
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Fiber Optic Technician
Lighting Designer
Electrical Engineer
Military Construction Electrician
Electrical Sales and Distribution
Maintenance Electrician

Program Highlights

Residential/Commercial and Industrial Wiring
Motor Controls
Alarm System Wiring
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Hand and Power Tool Safety
OHSA 10 Hour Training
Electrical Principles and Concepts
CAD Training and Plans Reading
Electrical Maintenance

Certifications

Plumbing & Heating students prepare to earn certificates in:

OSHA 10 Certification
Powder Actuated Fastener Training
First Aid/CPR
Journeyman and Master Electrician's License(s)
Commercial Driver's License
OSHA 30 and/or HAZWOPER
Hoisting License

Engineering Technology

U.S. industries are in need of engineers and technical workers to fill over a million positions over the next several years. The Engineering Technology Program prepares students for employment and continuing education in the challenging field of engineering by developing both theoretical and technical skills. Theory is integrated with laboratory activities and projects using modern design, fabrication, testing, and measurement equipment. Many cross-disciplinary research and project opportunities in civil, mechanical, and electronic engineering areas are offered. Students are exposed to a broad curriculum covering many aspects of engineering and receive a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering theory.

Resources

Career Opportunities

Our Engineering Technology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Robotics/Automation Technician Assistant
CAD/CAM Operator
Assembly/Manufacturing Technician
Engineering Technician
Engineer in the fields of:
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Biomedical
- CAD/CAM
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Software
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical
- Robotics
- Automation

Environmental Science

This progressive, nationally recognized program uses science, engineering, conservation, communication and economics to protect and enhance public health and the environment. Grade 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to earn up to nine college credits from the Environmental Technology Program curriculum. Natural resources, laboratory procedures, engineering design, aquaculture, energy efficiency, communication and presentation are emphasized in a project-based curriculum. Throughout the program, students work on projects that provide authentic workplace experiences and develop skill sets used in a wide variety of environmental disciplines. Students are prepared to take the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Tests. Students also receive certification in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour training including CPR and First Aid certification.

Resources

Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center

Career Opportunities

Our Environmental Science and Technology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Environmental Technician
Aquatic Lab Technician
Hazardous Waste Technician
Marine Science Technician
Environmental Site Assessor
Drinking Water Technician
Ground Water Technician

Program Highlights

Life Sciences
Field Sampling
Public Health/Toxicology
Engineering/Design
Natural Resource Conservation
Hazardous Waste Operations
Communication/Presentation
Sustainability
Aquaculture/Hydroponics
Energy Efficiency
Health and Safety
Wastewater Treatment
Drinking Water Treatment

Health Technology

The health technology program teaches students clinical skills that lead to an extensive range of medical technology careers in both the public and private sectors. This Health Science field blends the principles of science and communication to enhance safety and well-being. Throughout the program, students work in clinical settings that provide authentic workplace experiences and develop skill sets used in a wide variety of health care and education disciplines.

External Resources

Good Health Websites

Our Health Technology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Career Opportunities

High School

Certified Nursing Assistant
Dietary Aide
Health Unit Coordinator
Home Care Aide
Teacher Assistant

Post Secondary

Dental Hygienist
Laboratory Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Assistant
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Radiology Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Registered Nurse
Social Worker
Speech Therapist

Program Highlights

Anatomy and Physiology
Caring for cognitive impaired individuals
Child care principles
Emergency care
First aid
Health Care Provider
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Home care aid skills
Human Growth and Development
Infection Control
Medical Terminology
Nursing Assistant skills
Nutrition
Safety

Certifications

All Health Technology Students Earn Certificates in the following:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Our Freshmen are certified in basic CPR the beginning of Freshman year
Including Choking and the Use of the AED
Through the American Heart Association

First Aid and Safety Certification

Our Freshmen are certified at the end of Freshman year
Through the American Heart Association
Includes:
- Bleeding and wounds
- Shock
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Heat and cold exposure
- Bone and Joint injuries
- Specific injuries
- Sudden illness - Heart attack, stroke, fainting seizures, and diabetic reactions
- Applying dressings, bandages and splints
- Use of the EPI pen

BLS Health Care Provider CPR

Sophomores and Seniors get certified at the beginning of the year
Cards are issued by the American Heart Association
Course includes adult, child, and infant for 1 and 2 rescuers along with choking and AED use

Alzheimer's Training Certificate

Juniors receive Alzheimer’s Training
Material used is based on information provided in instructor training
DVD’s are based on the well known Alzheimer's expert, Teepa Snow

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Juniors receive their certification at the end of their year
OSHA 10 hour general industry

Certified Nursing Assistant

Juniors complete the CNA program by third term of their Junior Year
State Certified through the American Red Cross
Co-Op eligible in a Long Term Care Facility

Home Health Aide

Upon completion of their CNA students are eligible to receive their HHA
Once 18 years of age they may obtain a job in Home Care

Horticulture & Landscaping

This innovative program is designed to prepare students for the many career opportunities within the horticulture industry. In Horticulture, students develop the skills in Arboriculture, Floriculture, Turf Management, Power Equipment Technology, Irrigation Technologies, Heavy Equipment Operations, and Landscape Design, Maintenance and Construction. Students can specialize in landscape management, landscape construction, Athletic and Golf turf management, horticultural business management, Floral Design and Arborculture. Students operate specialized turf and landscape power equipment as they assist in the care of the expansive campus while undertaking many community projects in our five member towns.

Career Opportunities

Our Horticulture & Landscape Contracting program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Landscape Business Owner
Power Equipment Technician
College and University
Irrigation Technician
Interior Landscape Specialist
Florist
Arborist
Land Surveyor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Landscape Designer

Program Highlights

Landscape Construction
Floral Design
Turf Grass Management
Arborculture
Irrigation Technology
Power Equipment Repair
Interior Landscape
Land Surveying
Heavy Equipment Operations
Construction of Doran Park and new athletic fields for the Barry J. Motta Sports Complex
Completion of New LPN Bldg
Bourne Middle School Outdoor Classroom

Licensure Opportunities

Licensure after UCT:

Massachusetts Pesticide License
Hoisting License
MCLP/ISA/MCH

HVAC

UCT's HVAC Program opened its doors in the fall of 2017 to incoming Upper Cape Tech freshmen. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry provides essential services within the residential and commercial construction and maintenance industries. Students in the HVAC Program will learn the basic design, how to install, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of heating and cooling systems. These indoor climate control systems continue to evolve in alignment with industry technological advancements and environmental concerns. Labor market studies show demand for skilled mechanics and technicians and offers any well-trained student various career opportunities within a growing local and regional industry.

Career Opportunities

Our HVAC program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Residential HVAC Technician
Commercial HVAC Technician
Commercial Freezer and Refrigeration Technician
Installation and Repair Technician
Business Owner
General Contractor
Energy Auditor
Renewable Energy Consultant
Construction and Facilities Manager
Mechanical Engineer

Certifications

Our HVAC program prepares students for the following certifications:

OSHA 10-Hour Card
Certified Trade Hours for Massachusetts State License
EPA Core, Core 1 and Core 2 and Universal Certification
R410A Safety Certification

Local Industry Partners

UCT Is pleased and proud to partner with the following local businesses to develop and support our HVAC Program:

Robies Heating and Ventilation
Bourque Heating and Cooling
DRT HVAC
New England Refrigeration and Heating
All Gas Heating and Cooling
E.F. Winslow Plumbing and Heating
Carl F. Riedell and Sons Inc
Cool It LLC
Sigma Mechanical Services
Quality Mechanical Systems

Information Technology

The Information Technology program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to enter the High Tech Industry. Practical application of lecture-based material is employed in lab projects that include Computer Repair and Maintenance, Network Construction and Management, Web Development, Software Development and more! Students have the opportunity to develop real-world problem-solving skills and apply them directly them to a wide variety of current, industry-related technologies.

Resources

Career Opportunities

High School

Desktop Support Specialist
PC/Laptop Technician
Network Support Technician
Network Administrator
Office Specialist
Web Programmer

2-Year College

Customer Service Manager
Database Administration
Graphic Artist
Web Designer
Application Developer

4-Year College

Computer Science Engineer
Hardware Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
MIS Director
Network Systems Analyst
Video Game Programmer
Web Master

Program Highlights

Game Development and Programming
Upgrading and Repairing PCs and Laptops
Building and maintaining computer networks
Website Development using HTML, Dreamweaver, MS Web Expression, JavaScript and PHP
Operating Systems Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Installing and Configuring Cisco rack mounted devices
Installing, Managing, and Maintaining Servers
Software Development using MS .NET Technologies
Spreadsheet creation and analysis
Database Creation and Management

Certifications

Students will be prepared for several certifications:

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Marine Technology

This technical program provides training to students in the recreational marine repair industry, including operation, maintenance, repair, rebuilding and installation of onboard systems. Our students are taught two and four cycle engine theory, hull maintenance and repair, marine canvas fabrication and repair, gas and diesel engine operation and repair, and welding and precision metal fabrication. A large six bay, well equipped shop features the latest tools, shop demonstrators, updated ventilation, and state-of-the art spray booth/prep station for fiberglass repair. Our students have fabricated a heavy duty hydraulic trailer for use with our Kubota tow vehicle and lifting/support equipment.

Resources

Career Opportunities

Our Marine Technology program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

US Coast Guard
Marine Mechanic
Fiberglass Technician
Rigger
Marine Surveyor
Dockmaster/Harbormaster
Post secondary options

Program Highlights

Boat hauling and launching
Coast Guard and ABYC regulations
Diagnosis, repair and overhaul of marine propulsion systems
Electronic fuel and ignition systems
Computer aided diagnostics
Fiberglass fabrication, maintenance and repair techniques
Gas and diesel engine repair
Outboard engine repair
Welding fabrication
Marine canvas fabrication and repair
Precision metal fabrication
Winterization and shrink wrapping procedures

Plumbing & Heating

Students in the Plumbing & Heating program are provided with two years of in-school shop work during the 9th and 10th grades and two years of enhanced in-school shop work and on-the-job training in the 11th and 12th grades. Students work on various outside work projects for town and government buildings and Habitat for Humanity.

Shop instruction covers safety, pipe fitting, rough and finish plumbing of simulated houses, gas, boiler, and water heater installations. Massachusetts plumbing and gas codes, science, math, blueprint reading and sketching are taught in trade theory classes.

Academic skills are strengthened as students perform a variety of industry-related skills such as interpreting the state plumbing code, completing permit applications, solving trade related math problems, and generating job orders and invoices.

Career Opportunities

Our Plumbing and Heating program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

Apprentice Plumber-private contractor or union
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Licensed Master Plumber
Licensed Gas Fitter
Self-Employed Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Pipefitter
Plumbing Supply Worker
Sprinkler Fitter
Water Treatment Plant Worker

Program Highlights

Natural gas supply and distribution
Blueprint reading
Hydronic heating installations
State plumbing codes
Sanitary drainage wastes & vents (DWV)
Water heater installation (direct, indirect, and tankless systems)
Maintaining and repairing plumbing and heating systems
Residential plumbing fixture installations
Commercial plumbing fixture installations
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification
CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) classes
Plumbing and maintenance work throughout school building

Veterinary Science

Students enrolled in the school's new Veterinary Science program will understand the fundamentals of animal science, be introduced to a variety of species, breeds, and characteristics (both large and small animal), compare animal anatomy and physiology, research animal disease and prevention, and study genetics, breeding and reproduction of domestic animals. Working and learning in the school’s new Veterinary Science building, these students will be introduced to all aspects of a comprehensive veterinary medicine practice, and hands on learning experience.

Veterinary Science program graduates will be prepared for both college and career pathways upon graduation. Because the field of veterinary care is so broad, career pathways and required training associated with selected pathways vary tremendously. As a result, students entering the workforce may pursue a number of occupations, either after high school or completing higher educational programs, that include:

Administrative Support in Clinics and Hospitals
Animal Care and Service Workers
Groomers
Shelter Care and Medicine
Dog training
Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Technicians
Surgical Technologists

Upper Cape Tech offers a wide array of technical programs to prepare our students for lucrative and rewarding careers. Use the links below check out our shops and learn more about our cooperative education program.

About UCT's Cooperative Education Program