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St. Vrain Valley Career Elevation & Technology Center

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St. Vrain Valley Career Elevation & Technology Center partners with Aims to offer students pathways to earn college credit while in high school through concurrent enrollment.

Earn College Credit at CETC

The Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) has been the preeminent Provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the St. Vrain School District for over 50 years and is one of eight CTE centers in the state of Colorado. The building houses over 40,000 square feet of classroom, lab, and shop space and offers students the ability to take multiple courses in eight different program areas, some of which are in partnership with Aims Community College. Courses provide real-world, hands-on experiences in pathways that are high-wage and high-growth and are in high demand.

These pathways allow students to acquire knowledge, skills, and college credit linked with specific post-secondary programs leading to a two-year or four-year degree. Additionally, students are able to participate in rigorous work-based learning experiences and have the opportunity to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications, giving them a jump start in their careers and a solid foundation for success.

We're Here to Help

To enroll, please work with your high school counselor. For more information about high school programs at Aims, contact the Aims team.

High School Enrollment Team

Katherine Topham, Career Elevation & Technology Center Counselor

Katherine Topham

Counselor

Aims Enrollment Team

Luis Tavizon Headshot

Luis Tavizon

Program Coordinator II, Concurrent Enrollment

Current Available Courses

Course availability may change with each new semester. 

ASC 1100 - Animal Sciences

Covers the basic fundamentals of livestock production including the principles of nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, health, and physiology of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and other farm species. Trends and issues in animal science and animal agriculture are also discussed in this course. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credits

3

ASE 1070 - Laboratory Experience I

Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. .  Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1001 or DPM 1001 with a grade of "C" or better

Credits

0 to 6

ASE 1020 - Basic Automotive Electricity

Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001 with grades of "C" or better

Credits

2

ASE 1022 - Automotive Electrical Safety Systems

Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply.

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1020 with a grade of "C" or better

Credits

1

ASE 1023 - Starting and Charging Systems

Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements. . Course is not repeatable for credithttps://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1022 with a grade of "C" or better

Credits

2

ASE 2095 - Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

Covers the diagnosis and service of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1001 and ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001, and ASE 2064 with grades of "C" or better

Credits

3

ASE 2192 - Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems

Focuses on the inspection and testing of typical computerized engine control and ignition systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1001 and ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001, and ASE 1020, ASE 1022, ASE 1023, and ASE 1030 with grades of "C" or better

Credits

3

ASE 2193 - Auto Fuel Injection and Emissions Systems II

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

Course Prerequisites

ASE 1001 and ASE 1070, or DPM 1000 and DPM 1001, and ASE 1030 with grades of "C" or better.

Credits

3

MTE 1101 - Introduction to Manufacturing

Focuses on the fundamentals of manufacturing and the responsibilities of the manufacturing technician, including design, procurement, assembly, maintenance, operations, accounting and the importance of Quality Assurance (QA) throughout the manufacturing process. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credits

3