FP60 0 credits
Introduction to the Restaurant Kitchen
Covers the special requirements and techniques of restaurant cooking through demonstration and hands-on practice in a production kitchen and in local restaurants. Includes preparation of soups, salads, entrees, breads, pastries, and dessert items. Prerequisites: A high school diploma or GED and experience in institutional cooking preferred.
FP70 0 credits
Introduction to the Commercial Kitchen
Reviews the basic skills required for work in an institutional food preparation setting. Topics include food safety, sanitation, and preparation techniques for large quantity cooking. Includes hands-on experience with institutional equipment while experiencing the daily routine of the numerous departments in an actual commercial kitchen that produces three meals a day. Prerequisites: Experience in quantity cooking and/or employment in a commercial kitchen with an interest in improved employment or promotion.
HC50 0 credits
Personal Care Attendant Training
Prepares students to master the skills and knowledge to become personal care attendants. Covers essential caregiving skills as well as the communication and professionalism needed when providing home care to elderly patients. Delivered primarily via the Web in an online format.
Medical Terminology: Clinical
Continues the study of medical terminology. Focuses on the clinical aspects of terminology including pharmacology, medical specialties, medical records, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and laboratory testing. Prerequisite: None, MO100 recommended.
Medical Transcription
Teaches the art of translating the spoken word from taped dictation into cohesive, readable text as part of patients’ medical records. Focuses on theory and style, complex dictation, authentic dictation, and production dictation. Covers terms used in different medical specialties and the reference materials needed to locate unfamiliar terms and medications. Prerequisites: MO100, BT113 or WR115 and typing speed of 30-50 wam.
Commercial Truck Driving
Prepares individuals for employment in the trucking industry. Trainees will be introduced to tractor/trailer driving and operation of the vehicle. Students learn about mechanical controls while maneuvering a tractor/trailer on the highway as well as basics of coupling/uncoupling. Techniques of visual search, speed and space management, operating at night, extreme conditions, tractor/trailer maintenance, proper communication, and reporting procedures are covered. Student drivers also learn to document and handle cargo, comply with hours of service, regulations, accident reporting, trip planning, and health and safety issues. Students completing the classroom portion will be prepared to successfully pass DMV tests for a CDL permit and endorsements. Upon completion of the driving lab, students will be prepared to pass the CDL skills test. Prerequisites: Must meet entry assessment scores of MTH20, RD20, and WR10 or equivalent placement test scores, and must have sufficient reading and writing skills to pass the DMV knowledge test for commercial truck driving. Must also have a valid Oregon driver’s license and clean driving record for five years; no felony arrests in the past five years; no DUIIs; clean urine analysis; pass the Department of Transportation physical; and reach 22nd birthday before beginning of the class.
Commercial Freight Brokerage Training
Provides students with the basic skills necessary to become licensed freight brokers or freight broker agents. Students will learn the process for freight brokering, tools of the trade, basics of day-to-day operations, techniques of prospecting, sales and marketing, rating, and negotiations, managing shipments from origin to destination, understanding Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and explore valuable industry resources. Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or appropriate placement test scores.
.499 0 credits
Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Driver education students will learn to be safe, efficient drivers in today’s driving environment. Special emphasis is on the decision-making process, development of defensive driving skills, and the establishment of a responsible approach to driving. Course is graded on pass/no pass basis. Prerequisite: Students must have one of these Oregon DMV documents: 482.160 special permit for persons over the age of 14; 482.161 instructor or beginner’s permit for those 15 or older; 482.162 30-day temporary permit issued by Salem DMV to prepare an operator for a special test.
.701 0 credit
Computer Applications
Provides hands-on training in a variety of computer applications.
.902 0 credit
Adult Driver Education
Offers behind-the-wheel instruction for adult drivers and prepares them to perform driving tasks in accordance with the standards of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
9.009 5 continuing education units
Foundations of Traffic Safety Update
Provides participants with the mandated curriculum content required by Oregon Administrative Rules for teaching traffic safety education courses.
9.012 .6 continuing education units
Education Assistant Skills Update
Provides skills useful to education assistants who are currently providing support in kindergarten-12 schools. Prerequisite: Employment as an education assistant.
9.014 .6 continuing education units
Fair Housing Law Update
Introduces students to federal and state civil rights laws that protect individuals against housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, the presence of children under the age of 18 (familial status) marital status and source of income. Prerequisite: Employment as a housing advocate or social services counselor instrumental in housing placement, management or oversight.
9.017 2 continuing education units
Spanish in the Workplace
Covers Spanish conversational skills that assist in basic communication with Spanish-speaking employees and customers. Students will be able to ask a variety of basic questions and give directions in Spanish. Prerequisite: Employment with a company or in an occupation requiring communication in Spanish.
9.019 .6 continuing education units
Traffic Control Flagger Certification
Provides necessary skills and knowledge in the fundamental principles of traffic control and safety in the work zone for work crews. Promotes the safety requirements for flaggers controlling traffic in a work zone and shows how to establish proper warning and traffic control of motorists for workers’ safety. Prerequisite: Employment in construction road building or public utilities company and all governmental entities where flaggers are used to control traffic along the shoulder or on roadways.
9.020 1.2 continuing education units
Training for Social Services Employees
Trains front line staff to effectively serve clients by increasing client referral effectiveness and managing clients who present emotion and/or who are in crisis.
9.025 4.8 continuing education units
Commercial Driver License Seminar
Provides company employees who move heavy equipment with a truck and trailer to upgrade skills to pass the Oregon-A written and drive tests. Training is delivered on an individual basis. Prerequisites: Students must have a valid Oregon C driver’s license, CDL permit, proof of clean driving record, past experience with heavy equipment and/or truck driving, and employment requiring CDL to meet employer job requirements or career advancement.
9.035 1 continuing education unit
Safety in the Workplace
Provides training for supervisors to direct safety and accident prevention activities, and empowers workers to get involved in workplace safety and accept responsibility for their own actions.
9.037 Variable continuing education units
Occupational Safety Training
Occupational safety and health training for employers and employees are offered in seminar formats throughout the year. Topics include lockout-tagout, fall protection, hazard communication, and excavation safety. Prerequisite: Employment in business or industry that requires employee safety training.
9.069 5.5 continuing education units
Basic Wood Technology
Consists of comprehensive wood training delivered in several modules. The individual modules include measurements and wood identification, OSHA and workplace safety, sawing and sanding, surfacing and shaping, medic first aid lab, hands-on woodworking lab, resume writing and job search techniques, and two industrial tours.
Computerized Engine Management Systems
Designed for automotive technicians with prerequisite skills, covers input sensor function and testing, output actuator function and testing, processor engine management strategies, fuel system design and operation, EFI system testing, emission system operation, and gas emission diagnosis. Prerequisites: Experience and employment as a journeyman technician in an occupation involving basic working knowledge of engine systems. A minimum of two years shop experience is also required.
Advanced Automotive Computer Systems
Designed for automotive technicians with the prerequisite skills. Topics covered include OBDII system operation, advanced drivability diagnosis and repair, body computer systems, ABS systems and traction control systems, passive restraint systems, electronic instrument clusters, theft deterrent systems, and general principals of network computer systems. Prerequisites: Experience and employment as a journeyman technician in an occupation involving basic working knowledge of engine systems. A minimum of two years shop experience is also required.
9.081 6.6 continuing education units
Computer Aided Drafting: Two-dimensional Fundamentals (Autocad)
Introduces the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in two-dimensional applications. Covers the AutoCAD software system in a pedagogical fashion from constructing basic shapes to making multi-view drawings.
9.082 6.6 continuing education units
Computer Aided Drafting: Three-dimensional Modeling (Autocad)
Covers the AutoCAD software system in a pedagogical fashion from constructing three-dimensional wireframe, surface and solid models, to making multi-view drawings.
9.088 4.8 continuing education units
Computer Aided Drafting: Advanced Solid Works
Covers the building of freeform shapes, use of assembly modeling capabilities, and/or the building of sheet metal parts using Solid Works mechanical design automation software. Course is designed around a process- or task-based approach to training. Prerequisites: Mechanical/industrial design experience and familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
9.101 1.6 continuing education units
Value Stream Mapping Workshop
Introduces the use of value stream mapping principles to create a hand-drawn pictorial scheme or graphical view of a product from a factious company. A lab component provides hands-on field exercises performing observations, gathering data, collecting process time cycles, flow balancing operations, and time-taking calculations.
Apprenticeship Training
In cooperation with the Bureau of Labor and Industries, provides training in the following apprenticeship areas: plumbing, electrical, millwright, sheet metal, tool and die maker, die cast and mold maker, sign electrician, boiler operation, heating/air conditioning/refrigeration, manufacturing plant electrician, electric motor winder, limited maintenance electrician, solar heating and cooling system installer, limited renewable energy technician, and combined renewable energy technician.
9.128 3.2 continuing education units
Medical Gas Installer Training
Standards, processes, and procedures of installing medical gas systems by teaching students how to install a complete brazed system and test the system for gas leakage.
9.129 23 credits
Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics
In cooperation with the Bureau of Labor and Industries, provides training in the apprenticeship area of aviation. Includes aviation regulations, technical publications and terminology; physics and aerodynamics; human factors and risk management; aviation electronics including circuits and systems; power plant systems and electronic controls; and aircraft structural inspection and repair. Prerequisite: Students must be registered apprentices with Southern Oregon Aviation JATC.
9.131 4 continuing education units
Electrical Supervisor Exam Preparation
An in-depth look at the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2005 edition. The Oregon 2005 Specialty Code will be discussed as it applies to each article of the NEC 2005. Covers all pertinent material in preparation for taking the Oregon electrical supervisor’s exam. Upon completion, participants should be prepared to take the examination.
9.136 4 continuing education units
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Update
Prepares individuals to pass the limited maintenance electrician exam. Covers National Electrical Code articles appropriate to the LME license; Oregon statutes, administrative rules, and electrical specialty code; the basics of electricity; Ohm’s Law, voltage drop calculations, horsepower/amperage calculations; and safety procedures.
9.137 3.6 continuing education units
Limited Energy Technician Update
Meets requirements established by the Oregon legislature to revamp all limited energy licenses. Prerequisite: Students must hold an A or B Restricted Energy Technician’s (RETs) level license.
9.139 1.6 continuing education units
Code Update
Provides updates on code changes and requirements for plumbers, electricians, millwrights, and heating/air conditioning servicers/installers. Covers technical requirement changes, codebook layout/fast-finder assistance, material usage, new legislation, and safety and job specifications.
9.140 1.6 continuing education units
Code Related Update for Electricians
Updates current field topics needed by individuals working in the structural, mechanical, electrical, and or architectural. Applies technical knowledge and skills to maximize efficiency. Topics include understanding mathematical principles for electrical calculations; plan review ; residential and industrial installations; building renovations and remodeling; impacts of 2005 NEC changes; demonstration of new installation techniques; principles of troubleshooting; new technology in the industry; and basic principles of artificial lighting design.
9.160 .5 continuing education unit
Forklift Operator Training
Provides the skills necessary for forklift operators to carry out the requirements of moving large and heavy materials from one location to another in a safe manor with a forklift. OSHA approved. Prerequisites: Employment in a food processing or manufacturing operation requiring skill in materials handling by using a lift truck (forklift) or past experience that provides evidence of good mechanical skills.
9.170 5.6 continuing education units
Building Operator Certification
Designed for limited electricians and building maintenance staff responsible for the maintenance and operation of equipment and systems in commercial and public buildings. Emphasis will be placed on safety and energy efficient operations. Allows students to meet state certification requirements set by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council.
Developing a Dynamic Manufacturing Plan
Addresses transition matters related to preparation for and management of the manufacturing process. Manufacturing plans deal with issues such as part quality and management; cause and relation of workmanship defects; vendor impact on quality; cost and schedule; implementing change; associated transition management changes; recipes for successful transition to production; implementing change; and associated transition management techniques. Prerequisite: Interest in starting a new business or in the start-up phase of a business needing overhaul.
ISO 9000 Overview
Introduces ISO 9000, a series of international standards that have been developed to provide direction in the design, assessment, and maintenance of quality systems. Provides an overview to the ISO 9000 series including its history, the standards, and the resources required of an organization desiring to implement them. Prerequisite: Interest in ISO 9000 requirements for quality in manufacturing.
9.269 1.2 continuing education units
ISO 9000 Implementation
Helps the team get organized and provides a road map to execute the ISO 9000 Implementation Project for compliance. Students will use these eight steps of implementation: assign anchor personnel for implementation; prepare the implementation management plan and research registrars; select a registrar; educate participants; conduct a gap analysis and draft quality manual; work on documentation; audit and correct the quality system; and undergo the registration audit.
9.274 .6 continuing education units
Providing Outstanding Customer Service
Assists participants in identifying internal and external customers and how to deal with them effectively to improve productivity, relations, and the bottom line through the basic rules involved in good customer service. Prerequisites: Employed by a company or business that deals with the public and relies on good customer service to enhance the bottom line.
9.275 2 continuing education units
Retail Sales and Customer Service
Prepares individuals for continuing employment in retail sales. Topics covered include communication in the workplace, worker ethics, handling money, merchandising, safety, and security and loss prevention. Prerequisite: Employment or interest in becoming employed in a retail sales field.
9.327 5.6 continuing education units
Interpretation and Translation for Court Interpreters
Covers skills required for sight interpretation of documents and consecutive interpretation. This is one in a series of courses that prepares students to pass the Oregon Court Interpreter’s Certification tests. Also helpful in enhancing skills of employees in other legal fields, in health and social services agencies, and in business and tourism careers. Students must be fluent in a non-English language. Prerequisites: Employment by an agency requiring interpreting skills as a portion of the job description and fluency in a non-English language.
9.328 .8 continuing education units
Translation and Interpretation II
Continues study in sight interpretation of documents and consecutive interpretation.
9.342 1.4 continuing education units
Disaster and Terrorism Training
Addresses the kinds of responses needed in the recovery phase following a large-scale emergency.
9.427 1.5 continuing education units
Spanish for Health Care Providers
Covers Spanish conversational skills that assist in basic communication with Spanish-speaking patients/clients. Prerequisite: Employment in the health care field as a health care professional or support staff.
9.441 1.5 continuing education units
Spanish Medical Terminology
Designed for bilingual Spanish speakers who are health care professionals and interpreters in the health care field. Topics (in Spanish) include: Diagnoses common to the medical field; major systems of the body along with specific terminology; diagnostic tests, and operative procedures and common abbreviations used in medicine.
9.450 Variable continuing education units
Massage Therapy Continuing Education
Designed to provide continuing education hours in the areas related to the practice of massage and bodywork.
9.460 1.6 continuing education units
Assessing Personalities Using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)
Covers the similarities and differences of MMPI and MMPI-2 while providing information on computerized administering, scoring, and coding the profile to determine the validity of the test. The 16 supplementary scales specific to addiction acknowledgement and addiction potential, over-controlled hostility, PK, PS, and the subtle/obvious subscales are also covered. Prerequisite: A professional required to use the MMPI-2 to conduct personality assessments on clients.
9.470 1.6 continuing education units
Introduction to Medical Coding
Provides a review of third party billing, Medicare and industry-standard rules for processing medical claims, and extensive practice using CPT and ICD-9 to assign codes needed for medical billing.
9.471 1.6 continuing education units
Introduction to Health Care Interpreting Concepts
Covers the basic roles and responsibilities of health care interpreters. Students must be bilingual in speaking and writing ability in English and Spanish.
9.472 1.6 continuing education units
Advanced Health Care Interpreting Concepts
Provides students with advanced knowledge of the role and responsibilities of health care interpreters. Trains students to effectively work as interpreters cultural brokers and patient advocates. Students must be bilingual in speaking English and Spanish, and currently in the health care workforce studying to become health care interpreters.
9.473 1.6 continuing education units
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Covers the anatomy and physiology of body systems, and how they function and interact. Includes orientation and organization of the human body; support and movement systems; integration and control systems; regulation and maintenance systems. Course is taught in English and designed for students who are not science majors. Students must be bilingual in speaking English and Spanish, and currently in the health care workforce studying to become health care interpreters.
9.474 3.0 continuing education units
Practicum for Health Care Interpreting
Provides clinical experience in interpretation, including observing an interpreter/mentor providing service and then providing interpretation observed by the same mentor. For students who have completed all didactic health care interpreter training classes. Students must be bilingual in speaking English and Spanish, and currently in the health care workforce studying to become health care interpreters.
9.475 1.6 continuing education units
Medical Legal Issues
Reviews legal issues related to the medical field. Students will be given an overview of the applicable statutes and laws that pertain to the physician’s practice, patient protection, treatment pertaining to children, handling of medical records, office procedure guidelines, consent for HIV testing, and worker’s compensation.
9.476 3.0 continuing education units
Spanish Medical Terminology for Interpreters
Topics (in Spanish) include diagnoses common to the medical field, and major systems of the body along with specific terminology, diagnostic tests, operative procedures, and common abbreviations used in medicine. Students must be bilingual in speaking English and Spanish, and currently in the health care workforce studying to become health care interpreters.
9.507 1 continuing education units
Tools for Effective Organization Operations
Introduces students to the importance of functioning as a team when making organizational decisions and creating management tools. Resource assessment will be stressed while preparing documents to manage daily duties, projects, and long-range activities. Prerequisites: Employment in a company, business, or agency requiring organizational skills and documents to improve operational efficiency.
9.510 0 1.6 continuing education units
Continuous Process Improvement
Provides participants with information and practice in process management and improvement using a comprehensive simulation for practicing the quality tools of CPI. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations of Quality Training will be helpful.
9.511 .6 continuing education units
Defining an Organization for the 21st Century
Teaches how high performance teams, process redesign, and information technology can radically affect company restructure, organization and, ultimately, competitive edge. Prerequisite: Employment in a business or organization interested in restructure and process improvement.
9.512 .8 continuing education units
Train the Trainer
Designed for individuals who are considering becoming independent instructors in the field of customized training to meet the information and technology growth that is overtaking business and industry. Includes entry-level, specialized, technical, and tailored training. Presents specific tips, techniques, and approaches to establish better employee/student training and develop excellent instructional courses. Prerequisite: Desire to provide technical instruction for fellow employees or students.
9.528 1.2 continuing education units
Project Management
Introduces a systematic means of planning, tracking, staffing, and directing resources toward the successful completion of short-term or one-time goals. Prerequisite: Employment in a manufacturing field with responsibility for management and project planning.
9.542 2.4 continuing education units
APICS: Basics of Supply Chain Management
Provides the basics of materials management, terminology, and relationships among activities in the supply chain to satisfy customer demand, manage the transformation process, and manage supply activities. This is one of seven modules in the Certificate Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) curriculum. Prerequisite: Employment in the field of materials handling, inventory management, or production management.
9.543 2.4 continuing education units
APICS: Master Planning of Resources
Explains the manufacturing planning and control process for business planning through production planning, forecasting, developing, and evaluation of a master production schedule. This section of CIRM provides information for preparing and executing high-level plans in a manufacturing environment from job shops to Just-In-Time inventory flow. Prerequisites: Completion of APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management.
9.545 1.6 continuing education units
Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Introduces students to SPC in the workplace, the role of data variation and its consequences, and specification requirements. In addition, the history and fundamental concepts of control charts will be introduced to include variable and count data control charts. Prerequisites: Experience and/or employment in an occupation centered in the production or service environment.
9.547 2.4 continuing education units
APICS: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Explores the processes used to develop sales and operations plans, and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. Focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. The third in a series of five modules required to obtain a Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
9.552 2.4 continuing education units
First Line Supervision
Designed for first-time line supervisors who want to develop skills to get the job done. Focuses on improving morale, boosting performance, and handling conflicts and complaints. Developed by the American Management Association.
9.567 1.6 continuing education units
Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Gives students the basic knowledge of principles and how to implement TOC in a production environment. The TOC approach is presented in a Socratic way, allowing students to derive what should be changed in their environments, what the future state should look like, and how to bring about change. Topics covered will be divided into two segments: the core problem and the solution. Prerequisite: Experience and/or employment in an occupation centered in the production environment.
9.568 2.4 continuing education units
APICS: Execution and Control of Operations
Focuses on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance. Also explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories. The fourth in a series of five modules required to obtain a Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
9.569 2.4 continuing education units
APICS: Strategic Management of Resources
Explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. Addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. The fifth in a series of five modules required to obtain a Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
9.600 2 continuing education units
World Class Manufacturing
Delivers practical information about lean manufacturing techniques to participants during a series of workshops designed for business owners, managers, supervisors, team leaders, production line personnel, and engineers who are thinking about implementing lean concepts.
9.601 .6 continuing education units
Alliance Manufacturing Software Training
Introduces the features of Alliance manufacturing software designed to carry out manufacturing tracking by electronically counting inventory, instant verification of inventory, reporting, printing bar codes, tracking labor costs, and accessing work orders. Prerequisite: Employed with a manufacturing company using Alliance Manufacturing Software.
9.602 3.3 continuing education units
SIMATIC Step 5 Fast Track Programming
Covers programming features of Step 5 language used in all SIMATIC S5 PLCs. Function block programming will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Engineers and designers responsible for creating and/or modifying programs for SIMATIC S5 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with previous experience in operation of industrial computer systems and/or PLCs.
9.603 .8 continuing education units
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing: Improve Productivity and the Bottom Line
Learn about the tools and techniques to reduce set-up times, reduce WIP, improve space utilization, and create manufacturing cells. Learn how to calculate value added ratio of your company and compare it to the best. This workshop is a partnership with the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP).
9.604 .8 continuing education units
Demand Flow Technology
Includes manufacturing strategy, tools, and methods (basic building blocks), materials (Kanban), demand based management, and continuous process improvement. A hands-on exercise will help illustrate the concept of Demand Flow Technology (DFT). Prerequisites: Experience and/or employment in the manufacturing sector. Provides the theory, technology, and implementation of demand flow in a manufacturing organization.
9.607 .8 continuing education units
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Introduces students to the basic capabilities of the Geographic Information System Arc View.
9.608 .8 continuing education units
Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS)
Introduces the basic capabilities of the GPS unit, how to record basic data, and how to download correcting data from the Internet.
9.611 2.4 continuing education units
Oregon Inspectors Exam Preparation
Reviews laws and rules that govern the way inspectors in Oregon conduct their enforcement activities. Special emphasis will be given to Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 183,192, 446, 455, 460, 479, 480, 670, 671, 672 and 693. Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 918 along with the 2005 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code and Oregon Structural Specialty Code will be discussed as it applies to inspectors and inspections. The Oregon inspectors certification is required for all new inspectors and inspectors wishing to obtain additional certifications in Oregon. Prerequisite: Journey level status in all building trades.
9.612 3.2 continuing education units
Programmable Logic Controls
Provides the maintenance technician with the theory behind PLC programming and operation and practical operation and diagnostic techniques via hands-on training using Amatrol PLC trainers. Includes an introduction to programmable controllers, numbering system and codes, the central processing unit, program and peripheral development, and program languages. Covers installation, start-up and maintenance, selecting the right PLC, insights to application, and programming the controller. Prerequisite: Experience and/or employment in an occupation involving programmable logic controls.
9.613 3 continuing education units
Computer Hardware Configuration and Repair
Provides skills and knowledge in the building, troubleshooting, repair, and configuration of IBM compatible computers. The course is intended to build a firm foundation of the basic principles of computer technology that will allow individuals to upgrade their skills as computer technicians. Prerequisite: Experience with computer hardware and/or software.
9.613A 3 continuing education units
A+ Skill Building Lab
Provides additional instructor-led lab time and A+ practice tests to assist students in trouble-shooting, repair and configuration of IBM compatible computers.
9.614 8 continuing education units
Comptia Net+ Certification
Prepares students to test for CompTIA Network+, an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes technicians’ abilities to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
9.615 6 continuing education units
Blueprint Reading for Dimensional Inspection
Covers the skills necessary to properly read and use engineering design blueprints (drawings) to correctly configure design, programming, machining, and quality inspection requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T) and the ramifications of over tolerancing in machine operations, tooling, and inspection. Prerequisites: Employment in a manufacturing setting expected to perform close tolerance machining.
9.616 2.1 continuing education unit
Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Introduces participants to the basics of blueprint reading for those employed in manufacturing. Designed for individuals who have little or no knowledge of blueprints or those who want to improve their blueprint reading skills. Focuses on conforming all drawings to current industrial practices and the latest standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Includes demonstrations, handouts and working classroom exercises. Prerequisite: Experience and/or employment in the manufacturing sector.
9.617 3.6 continuing education units
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Basic Programming and Operation
Contains the basic elements and concepts of computer numerical control programming and operation. This class is designed for those wanting to learn CNC programming for the machining trades. Prerequisite: Experience and/or employment in an occupation involving Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming.
9.621 6 continuing education units
MasterCAM Mill I
Educates industry professionals in the area of numerical control programming with MasterCAM Version 8.1 software. Students learn to create and modify geometry and run toolpaths on two- and three-dimensional wire-frame; create milling routines like contouring, pocketing, and drilling; and edit and organize toolpaths using the Operations Manager. Prerequisite: Experience and/or employment in an occupation involving computer numerical control (CNC) programming.
9.622 6 continuing education units
MasterCAM Mill II
Continues to educate industry professionals in the area of numerical control programming with Mastercam version 8.1 software. Focus will be on the design and machining aspects of complex three-dimensional surface and solid models as well as applying three-axis toolpaths to produce shop-ready N/C code for three-axis milling machines. Students will also learn to use the Solids Manager for geometry manipulation. Prerequisites: 9.621 and experience/employment in an occupation involving computer numerical control (CNC) programming.
9.624 6 continuing education units
Fundamentals of Solid Modeling
Introduces students to the basics of three-dimensional drawing in MasterCAM solids. Prerequisite: Industry experience with MasterCAM or instructor approval.
9.625 3 continuing education units
Hydraulics-Fluid Power
Provides students with hands-on instruction in the area of fluid power. Includes pressure-reducing valves, sequence valves, restrictor type flow control valves, deceleration valves, and counterbalance valves. Lecture will be complimented with hands-on experiments on hydraulic trainers. Prerequisite: Industry experience with hydraulics or instructor approval.
9.629 1.2 continuing education units
Water Treatment, Collection, and Distribution Training
Provides water treatment, collection, and distribution training for water treatment employees preparing for state licensure or license holders fulfilling continuing education requirements. Topics are presented in seminar formats throughout the year.
9.634 2.4 continuing education units
Microsoft Access for Manufacturers
Introduces data base design, implementation of the design, maintenance, and advanced data base concepts. Also explores the use of macros and data base programming using Access. Prerequisites: Experience and/or employment in an occupation involving use of Access in a manufacturing setting.
9.648 1.8 continuing education units
Data Management Training
Expands on the basic fundamentals of databases and ways to work with various kinds of data. Includes multiple tables, queries, forms and report design.
9.702 1.2 continuing education units
Enhanced Keyboarding Skills
Enables students to increase typing speed and accuracy 10-30 percent over existing levels through instructor lecture and lab practice. Prerequisite: Understanding of the word processor and/or employment in a firm that requires enhanced typing speed and accuracy for successful employment.
9.710 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Access
Focuses on how to use the data base features in Microsoft Access within the Windows environment. Topics include how to create, use, and maintain a data base, creating and changing the structure, search conditions on records, and adding/deleting records. Prerequisites: Employment by a public agency or private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.723 .4 continuing education units
Microsoft Outlook
Introduces Microsoft Outlook, a desktop information management program. Students will learn how to send mail, manage calendars, manage contacts, manage tasks and files, track activities, share information with Microsoft Office programs, and schedule meetings. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.729 1.2 continuing education units
PowerPoint Presentation
Introduces the use of PowerPoint to create and enhance presentations. Prerequisites: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.736 1.8 continuing education units
QuickBooks Pro
Covers beginning and advanced functions in QuickBooks Pro. Covers setting up sales and accounts receivables, bank deposits, inventory, labor charges, invoicing, statements, purchasing, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, customized reports, and payroll.
9.739 4 continuing education units
Networking Fundamentals
Prepares computer technicians and support staff for the Networking + CompTIA test which is the next step for computer technicians after A+ certification. Includes the skills needed to plan, install, manage, and trouble-shoot a network in a corporate environment. Prerequisites: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.740 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Excel – Level I
Introduces basic operations and pictorial representations (charts and graphs) with Excel for Windows. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or member-ship in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.741 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Excel – Level II
Focuses on more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Covers use of different built-in functions, link worksheets, add maps, data base functions, analysis tools, and macros. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.742 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Word – Level I
Introduces Microsoft Word in the Windows environment. Focuses on how to create, edit, enhance, open and save files, and print documents. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.743 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Word – Level II
Reviews Microsoft Word basics and introduces the intermediate features. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.744 .8 continuing education units
Microsoft Word – Level III
Introduces experienced users to the desktop publishing features of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Employment by a public agency, private business, or membership in a professional organization requiring continuing education units (CEUs) for skill enhancement.
9.745 1.6 continuing education units
Clerical Skills Update
Students will be able to construct sentences using proper grammar and punctuation; use appropriate abbreviations and symbols; clarify words often confused and misused; use effective proofreading and editing techniques; ensure appropriate formatting; construct professional business letters, memorandums and other office communications; and distinguish between different forms of address. Prerequisites: Employment in a clerical position requiring skill enhancement.
9.749 2.1 continuing education units
Success Skills for Administrative Assistants
Strengthens decision making, communication, listening, and time management skills for administrative assistants. Focuses on setting priorities to manage time more efficiently, double productivity, handle criticism, defuse negative and emotional confrontations, and communicating effectively. Developed by the American Management Association.
9.807 1.2 continuing education units
Pesticide Applicator Training
Covers the basics of pesticide applications and prepares students to pass the pesticide applicator test. Prerequisite: Students employed in a field requiring pesticide applicator licensure to perform job description.
9.826 1.2 continuing education units
Wine Grape Horticulture
Provides valuable information to grape producers on subjects that include irrigation, soil nutrition, vine physiology, vineyard management, vineyard site selection, introduction to wines, wine marketing, business planning, and viticulture practices.
9.829 1.8 continuing education units
Horticultural Cottage Industry
Focuses on marketing skills, ways to increase production and management of crops, and cost effective and efficient skills needed for those in various horticultural cottage industries.
9.830 2.4 continuing education units
Understanding Water Usage and Water Rights
The availability of water and its usage are taken for granted. The infrastructure that allows for adequate water flow is a managed process governed by law. Introduces the basic terminology and laws regulating the use of water. The process for acquiring a new water right will also be covered.
9.834 2.0 continuing education units
Agriculture Update
Explores the various techniques to improve management of crops and livestock for professional farmers and ranchers.
9.844 .9 continuing education units
Ornamental Pruning
Covers various styles and techniques of ornamental pruning and planting of trees and shrubs. Thinning, heading back, hedging, espalier, topiary, bonsai, pollarding, and other styles will be demonstrated. Hands-on practice will be included in garden and greenhouse settings utilizing specialized tools and materials.
9.845 .9 continuing education units
Vegetative Propagation
Covers techniques used by professional growers to obtain plants by methods other than seeding. These include cuttings, divisions, and layering.
9.903 4.5 continuing education units
Training for Hospitality Industry Personnel
Offered in partnership with the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute (AH&LA), who grade the final test and issue certification. Upon completion of the course, students will be AH&LA certified in a given topic, which will facilitate career advancement in the hospitality industry.
9.904 1 continuing education unit
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
The HACCP system ensures food served to the public is safe. It follows the flow of food from receiving, storing, processing, and production to service of food in the kitchen. By implementing this system into kitchens, patrons are assured safe and sanitary food. Prerequisite: Employment, management, or ownership of a food service establishment.
9.910 1 continuing education unit
Health and Safety Series
Covers setting up a safe classroom environment, promoting good health and nutrition, and arranging early childhood classrooms so that children become self-directed in their learning. Includes the CDA functional areas of safe, healthy, and learning environment. Completion of all five modules is equivalent to ECE126A.
9.911 1 continuing education unit
Building Blocks for Child Care
Covers promoting the development of self-control in young children through positive guidance. Includes the CDA functional area of guidance. Completion of all five modules is equivalent to ECE135C.
9.912 3 continuing education units
Early Words for Child Care
Covers promoting children’s communication skills through listening, speaking, emergent reading, and emergent writing. Includes the CDA functional areas of communication. Completion of at least five modules is equivalent to ECE126C.
9.931 3 continuing education units
Child Care Provider Training
Provides training for child care providers to enhance skills in building positive relationships with parents. Increases knowledge and application of early childrearing techniques, and covers resources available to providers and children in the region, state and nationally.
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