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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Adult vocational education classes are open to all
persons eighteen years of age or older who have
graduated or left an elementary or secondary
school system. To be considered a vocational program
the course or class must have as its objective
the preparation of individuals for gainful
employment. The instruction provides training or
retraining (including guidance, counseling and
placement assistance) at levels of employment
which include semi-skilled and skilled workers,
technicians and paraprofessionals.
TUITION
Each course has the required tuition fee listed
with the course description in the catalog. All fees
should be paid in full at the time of registration.
REFUND POLICY
A full refund will be issued to all students registered
for a class cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment. In accordance with the Board of
Education Policy, there will be no refunds after the
first night the class is scheduled. Students must
notify the Adult Education Office at (732) 473-3100
ext. 1000 to initiate the refund process. Check
refunds may take 6-8 weeks to process.
COURSE CANCELLATION
Courses may be cancelled or merged if enrollment
does not permit economical operation.
Registered students who cannot be accommodated
may elect to transfer to another course,
receive credit for a future course or receive a full
refund.
Students will be required to purchase their own textbooks.
Information on obtaining textbooks will be
provided upon registration.
SUPPLIES/PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Supplies used for personal projects are the
responsibility of the student. Items such as auto
body paint, lumber, motor oil and sandpaper are
examples of personal supplies. All items used as
required training exercises are supplied by the
school. Certain high-use courses such as welding
have an added lab fee. Personal safety equipment
such as safety glasses and goggles must be
used and are not included in the tuition fee. No
one will be allowed to participate in the training
instruction without required safety items.
AWARDING CERTIFICATES
Students must attend 92% of all school class
hours and meet the course requirements in order
to receive the recommendation of the Adult
Education Principal to be eligible for a Certificate
of Completion (except apprentice, certification or
licensing programs).
Apprentice students must attend a minimum of
144 hours per year (92% of 156 hours) and
receive recommendation of the Adult Education
Principal and the instructor to be eligible for a
Certificate of Completion. All students enrolled in
an apprentice program class, whether as a registered
apprentice or not, must meet the same
attendance requirements to be eligible for certificates.
Students enrolled in classes or programs which
have hourly requirements set up by another
agency must attend 100% of school classes to be
eligible for a certificate.
(Example - Nurse Aide+ 90 hours).
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID OR CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE
ISSUED.
BOARD POLICIES
Students may be dismissed without refund of fees
when their behavior or actions violate Board of
Education Policy for students. These policies
include, but are not limited to, actions such as
vehicle parking, visitors, alcohol or drugs, smoking,
vandalism, disregard for safety rules, plus any
action covered by civil or criminal law.
CLASS SIZE AND SCHEDULES
Shops and classes are designed so that each student
has access to the tools and equipment necessary
to acquire the skills taught in the course.
All classes and shops are planned with a studentteacher
ratio that provides an optimum learning
situation. A minimum of 10 students is required
to begin a course.The school reserves the right to
cancel any course with insufficient enrollment.
Every attempt will be made to maintain the class
schedule as printed. In order to accommodate
the greatest number of students possible, some
changes in campus location or days may be necessary.
CLASS MEETING DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
Classes begin the week of September 10, 2007
unless otherwise noted. Refer to individual
course listing for class meeting dates and times.
CONDUCT ON CAMPUS
According to State and Municipal laws OCVTS is
a NON-SMOKING CAMPUS. The use of alcohol
or drugs is strictly prohibited on school property.
Anyone found using such substances is subject to
expulsion.
PARKING
All students are to park in the designated lots.
Parking in fire lanes, along driveways or behind
shops is strictly prohibited. Please lock your car.
OCVTS is not responsible for theft or damage to
your vehicle on school property.
It is the policy of the Board of Education of Ocean
County Vocational Technical School not to
discriminate in its technical programs, vocational
opportunities, activities, employment practices or
admission policies and practices on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national
origin, affectional and sexual orientation disability
or social or economic status. Lack of
English language skills will not be a deterrent to
admission to any program at the Ocean County
Vocational Technical School.
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