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Applied Technology
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Automotive Technician (Program temporarily suspended.)
Designed to prepare graduates for employment in the automotive industry as apprentice mechanics, parts people, service station attendants or specialists in one of the many areas in, or jobs related to, the automotive industry. More information


ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER SERVICING TECHNOLOGY
Designed to prepare the student for employment in industry by providing an extensive background in electronics theory with laboratory application. Employment would be at the level of entry-level technologist/technician or engineering assistant. More information  Latest updates


COMPUTER FORENSICS
Designed to provide the student with the background necessary to obtain and analyze digital information from computer media for use as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative cases. Preparation to pass the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification tests in computer forensics investigation or the entrance examinations for the High Tech Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA).  More information
 


DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
The programs in drafting technology are designed to provide students with entry level skills in drafting. There are two specialized option areas for the drafting major: (1) Mechanical/Electrical and (2) Civil/Architectural. More information


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Professional
COSMETOLOGY
The program consists of sixteen hundred (1600) hours of intensive training and study designed to prepare the student to take the California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure. Units include theory and practice in fundamental skills in all phases of beauty culture. More information

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, including the major, general education requirements, and electives. The major consists of a common core of 14 units, plus additional units to be selected from one of the fields of specialization. More information


WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY
A study of the principles of water and wastewater disposal and purification including municipal and industrial wastewater collection and treatment. The program will satisfy most of the requirements for certification of water and wastewater treatment personnel.  More information


OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience courses are available to all occupational education certificate and degree program students.  These courses are designed to combine academic studies with practical, on the job experience, enabling students to apply theories learned in the classrooms to real work situations while earning college credits.  More information  Latest updates


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Public Safety
CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Law Enforcement
The certificate can be obtained upon completion of the 30-unit major listed below. The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained upon completion of 60 units, including the 30-unit major, general education requirements and electives.  More information

Corrections
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY
The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained upon completion of a total of 60 units, including the 30-unit major, the general education requirements and electives. A Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 30-unit major.  More information

Hazardous Substance and Waste Handling
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Trades
AERONAUTICS
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3/14/06

Airframe Maintenance Technician
Powerplant Maintenance Technician
Practical and theoretical knowledge in basic maintenance techniques, plus the special requirements of either airframe or powerplant work. Upon satisfactory completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical examination for airframe or powerplant license.  More information

Avionics Technician
This program prepares students to work in the Avionics Field as a technician skilled in the installation, troubleshooting, removal and repair of all cockpit instruments which includes: airborne communications, navigation and identification systems; automatic flight control systems; head-up displays; airborne weapons and reconnaissance systems; ground radar systems, including those for early warning and missile/space tracking; electro-optic, infrared and laser systems; space satellite communications systems; telemetry systems and space vehicle avionics. They will be familiar with the government regulations associated with such equipment and be prepared, if the opportunity presents itself, to open their own business in the field.  More information


AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION


AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Automotive Body and Repair
Designed to prepare the student for employment as a body repair and paint apprentice in privately owned repair shops or automotive dealerships. A student could be self-employed from the training after completing the program. More information


FACILITY/PLANT MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Technician
Designed for the person seeking employment or upgrade of skills in the field of plant equipment/facility maintenance and repair.


WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Welding, Industrial Technician
Designed to upgrade the skills of persons employed as welders, providing advanced training in a variety of welding applications.  More information

Welding Technician
Designed to prepare the graduate for employment as a welder or a welder helper in the metal trades. The major types of welding covered are shielded arc, acetylene gas welding, metal inert gas, tungsten inert gas, automatic and semi-automatic welding machines.  More information

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Last Updated: March 14, 2006
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