Automotive Engine Technology

14  Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers pre-employment vocational training an dprimary skills for certification for the student desiring full-time employment as an technician in an automotive machine shop facility. The skills and knowledge acquired will assist the student in preparation of obtaining the ASE Master Machinist Certification. All classes are designed to meet national certification and training standards for ASE testing and certification. 

Automotive Technology (Basic)

38  Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers pre-employment vocational training for the student desiring full-time work in automotive service and repair.  All classes are designed to meet national certification standards for ASE testing.  Instructors fully qualified both by shop experience as master technicians and by training as instructors conduct all technical classes in lecture, demonstration and laboratory sections.  An advisory committee, composed of employers and working technicians, assists the college in maintaining a program that is progressive in meeting the current needs of the industy and trade.

The basic Automotive Technology Certificate program is designed to be completed in a one year.  These courses are offered from the basic skills-path in automotive fundamentals and principles to the advanced theory, design and operation. These classes should be taken in a progressive order to properly complete the program.

CISCO CCNA Academy

17 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers entry-level vocational training for students desiring employment as a network designer or technician, and preparation for students who wish to pursue advanced study in information technology.  The course of study combines lecture and laboratory instruction, and includes the theory and analysis of LAN and WAN computer networks, network design, programming routers and switches, installing, configuring upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing computer networks with CISCO internet working devices.  Career Opportunities include: network technician or engineer; help desk; network administrator; trainer; consultant; and network designer.

Comp TIA A+

17 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers entry-level vocational training for students desiring employment as a computer service technician, and preparation for students who wish to pursue advanced study in information technology.  The course of study combines lecture and laboratory instruction, and includes the theory and analysis of computer operation, installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing microcomputer systems.

Comp TIA Network +

17 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers entry-level vocational training for students desiring employment as a network designer or technician, and preparation for students who wish to pursue advanced study in information technology.  The course of study combines lecture and laboratory instruction, and includes the theory and analysis of LAN and WAN computer networks, network design, programming routers and switches, installing, configuring upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing computer networks with CISCO internet working devices.  Career Opportunities include: network technician or engineer; help desk; network technician or engineer; help desk; network administrator; trainer; consultant; and network designer.

Construction Inspection

21 Total Units Needed for Certificate

The Construction Inspection certificate  is offered to students majoring in Building Construction who desire to be employed in the field of building construction and supervision.

Construction Technology

46 Total Units Needed for Certificate

The Construction Technology Program is designed to provide students with the skills and education necessary for employment in one of the many fields related to the construction industry.  Some of the job opportunities are:  house framer, finisher, house painter, house designer, building materials sales person or manager.  Students in this program will enroll in four nine-week (approximately) classes each worth seven units and six units of support classes.  A student may enroll at any of the nine week starting points.  The program consists of classroom instruction which deals with nomenclature, construction and installation.  The students will participate in the construction of an actual custom home which will provide them with real world experience in the building trades/construction industry.

Drafting (Mechanical)

18    Total Units Needed for Certificate

The Career Certificate (Type A) in Mechanical Drafting provides knowledge, and the skills necessary for successful employment as a mechanical draftsperson/CAD technician in a manufacturing company or related industral fields.

Electronics Technology

35  Total Units Needed for Certificate

This program offers pre-employment vocational training for students desiring employment in the electronics industry and preparation for students who wish to pursue advanced study at a four-year college. The two-year course of study combining lecture and laboratory instruction includes theory and analysis of basic electronics and electronic circuits. Use of test equipment and troubleshooting techniques are emphasized in ALL classes.  Employment opportunities are available in communications, consumer products servicing, microcomputers, and manufacturing.

Environmental Control Technology (HVAC)

32  Total Units Needed for Certificate

This educational program is designed to prepare a person who possesses appropriate aptitudes for entry into employment or advanced study in the several areas of air conditioning. Students should have a broad understanding of the principles of science and mathematics.  It is expected that the student will develop job entry knowledge and skills necessary for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling, and heating equipment. From this base, a person should also be able to do well in related occupations. A student may complete a certificate in one year by following a prescribed course of study.

Graphic Design

31  Total Units Needed for Certificate

Technological innovations have extended the scope of graphic design far beyond the traditional print media. The computer generated images created by graphic designers today are often found in areas like video production and web-page design. The graphic design program is infused with computer application classes that will direct students' creative endeavors to open many career opportunities in the new and dynamic areas of graphic design.  The program also provides a strong computer graphics background for students seeking transfer into related university programs.  This is a dynamic program, and classes may frequently change to reflect rapidly advancing technology.

Industrial Maintenance Technology, Option A  - (Day Classes)

26 Total Units Needed for Certificate

Maintenance Technician, Option A, is a one-year (two-semester) 25 hours per week training program to provide students with job entry skills. The two degree applicable thirteen unit classes will provide students with over 850 hours of skill training in the areas of electricity, electronics, welding, machining, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, motor control, and other maintenance areas. The class is designed for entry level training and requires no previous experience. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of two semesters.

Industrial Maintenance Technology, Option B -  (Evening Classes)

30  Total Units Needed for Certificate

Maintenance Technician, Option B, is a two-year (four-semester) 6 hours per week training program to provide students with job entry skills. The degree applicable, six-unit classes will provide students with skill training in the areas of electricity, electronics, welding, machining, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, motor control, and other maintenance areas. Work experience is required to meet the requirements for a certificate.

Plumbing

9 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate program is designed to prepare students to enter the plumbing installation and repair industry.

Programmable Logic Controllers

5 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate program will provide students knowledge and hands on training in the use of programmable logic controllers.  Training materials use Allen-Bradley RS Logix programming.

Waste Water Treatment

6 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate program is design to prepare students for the California State Certification Exams in Water Treatment Operator and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

Welding

23 Total Units Needed for Certificate

California is one of the leading employers of welders in the United States .  Qualified welders are needed both in our valley agriculture industries and in our urban industries.  The Welding Technology Certificate can lead to careers in food processing installation, fabrication in a variety of industries, construction and repair.  Many of the courses are transferable to universities for advanced degrees in the Industrial Technology majors.