Bristol Technical Education Center is located in Bristol, Connecticut. We have about 150 students from 42 towns and enroll grades 11 and 12 and also offer adult education.
At BTEC, students learn a technology and become part of our family-like community. Students in grades 11 and 12, as well as adult learners (high school diploma or GED), attend our full-time day programs and complete hours towards certification in their area of study.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts program students are trained in all phases of the food service industry. Students take the “hands-on” approach with their training through the use of fully stocked and operational commercial kitchens to produce food in large quantities, as well as smaller scale kitchens that train students on casual and fine dining.
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Health Technology
Health Technology students are given instruction in health care safety, nutrition, National Health Care Standards, categories of health care facilities, legal/ethical/moral concerns in health care, and effective communication including medical terminology.
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Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician students learn a wide variety of electromechanical principles and practices. Students learn all aspects of electrical and electronic circuitry supplies; semiconductor devices, AC/DC motors and motor control, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, PLCs and mechanisms.
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Precision Machining Technology
In Precision Machining Technology, students learn machine safety, measuring tools, and precision machining fundamentals using manual milling machines, lathes, and other metal processing machines. Students’ progress using computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers.
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Welding and Metal Fabrication
Welding and Metal Fabrication teaches the basics of safety and sanitation. A wide variety of common welding practices all taught by AWS-certified welding instructors. Students prepare and practice for national welding certification tests.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program teaches construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of ductwork and heating systems. Students are also instructed on domestic and commercial refrigeration systems, gas, and oil heating.
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology – Stratford Campus
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology – Hartford Campus
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Automotive Technology
Students in the automotive technology program are given instruction in safety, tools and equipment, engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, air conditioning, and driveline service.
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