The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in fire protection and related fields in federal, state, local and private fire protection agencies. Instruction is offered in all phases of the fire service and provides the student with a thorough understanding of fire science and the fireground.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Discuss the role of the fire service in the community and the importance of its Mission Statement.

- Identify variables that impact the growth/spread/hazards of structure fires.

- Describe different safeguards for fire prevention risks in flammable liquids, solid storage and storage of gasses.

- Demonstrate the ability to recognize a hazardous materials incident based on auditory and visual clues.

- Define typical fire detection and alarm systems.

The curriculum prepares students for the apparel industry. Instruction is offered in all phases of industrial clothing construction, pattern making, fashion design, and technical sketching. Computer studies are also part of the required curriculum. Studies include fashion trends, design principles, ethnic costumes, color theory, and the understanding of the apparel industry. Marker making, cost sheets, and production sketches are part of the technical skills learned. The Fashion Design option will prepare the graduate to work in a design room as an assistant designer, junior designer, merchandiser, stylist, illustrator, or graphic artist. A design room internship is part of this training program design. Studies include advanced design and illustration, computer-assisted illustration, historical and ethnic costume studies, along with current color and textile trends in the apparel industry. A portfolio of designs and a fashion collection are part of the final requirements.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Design groups of advanced level fashion garments using external and historical fashion influences and appropriate fabric selection.

- Create a professional portfolio and industry marketing materials and production documents.

- Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original well-fitting patterns.

- Demonstrate an advanced level proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.

The curriculum prepares students for the workplace environment with skills required to work as an assistant to a fashion designer, merchandiser, stylist, production manager, or design room manager. The coursework covers essential skills in apparel construction, flat pattern, and draping. Introduction to apparel industry concepts and design principles will also be taught. Fashion sketches, spec sheets, production flats, and costing are part of the training program. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will have a working vocabulary and basic knowledge of the apparel industry.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Design entry-level fashion garments using external and historical fashion influences and appropriate fabric selection.

- Create a design portfolio and industry marketing materials and production documents.

- Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original patterns.

- Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree introduces students to a wide range of literary expression while grounding them in the core skills of writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking necessary for success as English majors at a transfer university.

English majors enroll in core classes in the methods of literary study and then take survey courses which expose them to a range of types and styles of literature. Students complete the program by choosing among English courses on genres, ethnic literature, special topics in literature, film, and creative writing. Aside from being well prepared to continue their studies, students who complete the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree at PCC will be informed and skilled in ways that will help them negotiate their place in a changing world.

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis. (Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional local graduation requirements.)

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate sensitivity to and an analytical grasp of the nuances of literary language.

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in relation to poetry, drama, fiction, or other types of literature.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways that literature helps to illuminate the human condition.

- Demonstrate reading skills relevant to literary study.

- Demonstrate writing skills relevant to literary study.

This area of emphasis is intended to align student course work with preparation for transfer to universities in such majors as English, Literature, Comparative Literature, World Literature, and other similar disciplines in CSU, UC, and private schools. Courses in this major encompass traditional literary history and interpretation as well as cross-cultural inquiry and current theoretical debates. Literature majors are trained in critical reading, writing, and thinking, as well as in literary interpretation. Literature is the study of representation, ideas, language, and culture. As such, it is a source of knowledge and pleasure, as well as a field of study. Literary texts are social documents in an artistic form that speak to us as much about historical issues as about aesthetic matters. Literature students learn to think critically and to understand the role that texts play in a given society, past or present.

Please Note: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific transfer institutions.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate sensitivity to and an analytical grasp of the nuances of literary language.

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in relation to poetry, drama, fiction, or other types of literature.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways that literature helps to illuminate the human condition.

- Demonstrate reading skills relevant to literary study.

- Demonstrate writing skills relevant to literary study.

The Basic Level Emergency Medical Technician curriculum provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to seek employment with ambulance service companies, first responder agencies, fire departments, and hospitals as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured at the scene of an accident or the onset of sudden illness and during transport to a medical care facility.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible to take NREMT examination for Emergency Medical Technician. The Basic Level Emergency Medical Technician program meets the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, for EMT Training. The State of California and local EMS Agencies have additional requirements including State and Federal criminal background investigations for certification as an EMT in California.

Program Outcomes

- Develop the necessary skills and knowledge in human anatomy and physiology for basic level prehospital care.

- Differentiate diagnostic signs and interpretations of sudden illness and injuries for basic level prehospital care.

- Demonstrate the necessary skills and procedures of basic emergency rescue and care.

The curriculum contained in this occupational skills certificate provides a student with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as an electronics technician working on digital electronics systems. Students completing this certificate program will have the basic skills needed to work with electronic digital and microprocessor-based equipment. In addition to the ability to use common electronics test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters, students will have an understanding of microcontroller hardware and software and the ability to prototype, test, and debug simple microcontroller-based systems. Students will also have the skills required to design printed circuit boards, solder, and perform basic assembly of electronic systems.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Communicate technical information, assess data, analyze information, and write professional reports.

- Synthesize, debug and analyze microcontroller-based programs.

- Prototype, build, and test basic digital circuits.

- Use common tools in the trade to troubleshoot, analyze, and repair electronic equipment.

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, including system sizing, design and installation. Basic electrical theories and National Electrical Code related to photovoltaics will be studied. Hands-on experiments and laboratory assignments with state-of-the-art test instruments will provide testing and troubleshooting techniques. Successful participants will also be qualified to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) “PV Installer Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge” examination.

Employment opportunities may include positions such as photovoltaic installer, inspector, electrical assistant, electrical technician, maintenance technician, public utilities and sales representative, engineering technician along with purchasing and project administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain residential and commercial photovoltaic system terminology and installation techniques both verbally and in writing.

- Demonstrate an apprentice-level installation of a residential rooftop photovoltaic system.

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to install basic ground and pole mount photovoltaic systems.

- Differentiate and apply the proper selection of materials, tools, and test equipment for residential photovoltaic system installation and repairs.

- Demonstrate the use of the Sun pathfinder calculator for shading analysis.

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, including system sizing, design, and installation. Basic electrical theories and National Electrical Code related to photovoltaics will be studied. Hands-on experiments and laboratory assignments with state-of-the-art test instruments will provide testing and troubleshooting techniques. Successful participants will also be qualified to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) “PV Installer Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge” examination.

Employment opportunities may include positions such as photovoltaic installer, inspector, electrical assistant, electrical technician, maintenance technician, public utilities and sales representative, engineering technician along with purchasing and project administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain residential and commercial photovoltaic system terminology and installation techniques both verbally and in writing.

- Demonstrate an apprentice-level installation of a residential rooftop photovoltaic system.

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to install basic ground and pole mount photovoltaic systems.

- Differentiate and apply the proper selection of materials, tools, and test equipment for residential photovoltaic system installation and repairs.

- Demonstrate the use of the Sun pathfinder calculator for shading analysis.

The Electrical Technology program provides leading-edge technical training that will prepare students for career opportunities in the electrical industry.

The curriculum offers technical training to acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and installation of electrical equipment, materials, devices, and lighting fixtures for the Building Construction Program. Hands-on laboratory experiments will offer the necessary experience for the safe use and operation of electrical hand and power tools. Technical training includes National Electrical Codes and standards. The program offers basic concepts and principles of electricity, machinery, and programming programmable logic controllers. Students will be instructed with state-of-the-art technology tests and measurement instruments.

Employment opportunities may include positions such as electrical assistant, electrical technician, maintenance technician, public utilities and sales representative, and engineering technician along with purchasing and project administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Describe principles of Direct and Alternating current, Ohm’s law, and current/voltage/power laws both verbally and in writing. - Demonstrate an installation of a residential branch circuit for a three-way switch.

- Differentiate and apply the proper selection of materials, tools, and test equipment for residential and commercial electrical installation and repairs.

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform basic apprentice-level electrician duties required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential wiring.