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.

Economics is a social science discipline concerned chiefly with the description, theory, and analysis of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics is concerned with rational consumers making choices under conditions of scarcity. Students will be introduced to concepts and tools of economic analysis including the theory of demand and supply, national income accounting, economic growth, and the business cycle. Students will have the ability to analyze fiscal, monetary, and trade policies. In addition, students will be introduced to the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of firms under various market structures, and the theory of resource markets. The Associate in Arts in Economics for the Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for seamlessly transferring to the CSU to earn a baccalaureate degree in economics and is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semesters or 90 quarter units.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.

- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) pattern.

- a minimum of 20 semesters or 30 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

- earn a grade of C or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Program Outcomes

- Use the theory of demand and supply to explain market equilibrium and the effects of government interventions.

- Demonstrate the theory of consumer behavior to derive the demand curve.

- Identify, analyze and evaluate fiscal and monetary theory and policy.

- Identify the various market structures; demonstrate the firm’s decisions under different market structures; evaluate the effects of government intervention.

- Apply the theory of comparative advantage to evaluate gains from international trade and the effects of government intervention.

The curriculum prepares students to transfer to a 4-year Interior Design program or seek employment in the interior design industry as entry-level designers. Emphasis is on a solid foundation in the area of Interior Design. Students will develop a portfolio.

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

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate command of the vocabulary of the interior design field and an understanding of the components of interior design.

- Create original design projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in interior design, including space planning, materials and furnishings, design communication, and visualization.

- Utilize the critique process to analyze design solutions and the effectiveness of the visual communication of projects.

- Create and present a portfolio of original student work that represents the necessary skills and an understanding of the principles and elements of design relative to the profession of interior design.

The curriculum prepares students with some prior design background to seek entry-level employment/internship in the industrial design professions, which encompass product, transportation, environmental, and entertainment design. Students also use portfolios for transfer applications to four-year and graduate institutions. Innovation and the creative design process are the focus of the program. Completion of the program results in a portfolio of projects.

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

Program Outcomes

- Understand the fundamental purpose of the industrial design profession and its integral role in the business world.

- Create hands-on projects that demonstrate basic design processes which include problem definition, research, concept development and refinement, and final presentation.

- Perform appropriate technical skills using professional tools, materials, and processes for application to design projects and presentations.

- Analyze, evaluate and improve designs through the critique process.

The Associate in Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Welding Gas and Electric is a full-time program designed for individuals seeking entry-level positions in the field. Students enrolling in this program should be able to commit to full-time student status, which is approximately 21 hours per week. This time commitment is necessary to allow for hands-on training with the lab applications used during the course of instruction.

LATTC’s welding program is a Certified Welding Test Center. Individuals seeking certification as welder can take the required certification exams on-site. By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary skills for all positions that are related to welding on plates. This program prepares the student for fabrication work, construction work, job shops, and other entry-to-mid level related jobs.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree/Certificate program, students are able to:

- Name and select the appropriate hand and power tools in order to set up a portable oxyacetylene welding outfit and a 1” Vee Groove test Plate.

- Use welding equipment and jigs to set up and weld a Vee Groove in a vertical position using AWS Standards and safe procedures.

- Apply the proper procedures for calculation and measurements by sketching oblique, isometric, and pictorial views to designated sizes

The Associate in Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Welding Gas and Electric is a full-time program designed for individuals seeking entry-level positions in the field. Students enrolling in this program should be able to commit to full-time student status, which is approximately 21 hours per week. This time commitment is necessary to allow for hands-on training with the lab applications used during the course of instruction.

LATTC’s welding program is a Certified Welding Test Center. Individuals seeking certification as welder can take the required certification exams on site.

By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary skills for all positions that are related to welding on plates. This program prepares the student for fabrication work, construction work, job shops, and other entry-to-mid level related jobs.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree/Certificate program, students are able to:

- Name and select the appropriate hand and power tools in order to set up a portable oxyacetylene welding outfit and a 1” Vee Groove test Plate.

- Use welding equipment and jigs to set up and weld a Vee Groove in a vertical position using AWS Standards and safe procedures.

- Apply the proper procedures for calculation and measurements by sketching oblique, isometric, and pictorial views to designated sizes

Projected retirements of existing operators and expansion of the industry will fuel the demand for occupations in Supply Water Distribution. The net result of these shifts will be increased openings for personnel in all areas: plant operations, distribution/collection field maintenance, administration, customer service, line supervision, meter readers, engineers, and plant maintenance.

The Water Systems Technology program at LATTC offers students a choice of two concentrations within the water systems industry:

- WASTEWATER OPTION offers courses focusing on preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems as well as disinfection methods, solids treatment, and solids and effluent disposal practices.

- SUPPLY WATER OPTION offers courses focused on the operation and design of water systems, wells, pumps, and meters; water treatment for potable water; and technical phases of automatic controls, including power and code considerations

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree program, students are able to:

- Discuss Regulations governing wastewater treatment and the organizations involved.

- Describe the supply water treatment processes and process control strategies.

- Use advanced mathematical operations to solve applied wastewater calculations and measurements.

Projected retirements of existing operators and expansion of the industry will fuel the demand for occupations in Supply Water Distribution. The net result of these shifts will be increased openings for personnel in all areas: plant operations, distribution/collection field maintenance, administration, customer service, line supervision, meter readers, engineers, and plant maintenance.

The Water Systems Technology program at LATTC offers students a choice of two concentrations within water systems industry:

- WASTEWATER OPTION offers courses focusing on preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems as well as disinfection methods, solids treatment, and solids and effluent disposal practices.

- SUPPLY WATER OPTION offers courses focused on the operation and design of water systems, wells, pumps and meters; water treatment for potable water; and technical phases of automatic controls, including power and code considerations

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree program, students are able to:

- Discuss Regulations governing wastewater treatment and the organizations involved.

- Describe the supply water treatment processes and process control strategies.

- Use advanced mathematical operations to solve applied wastewater calculations and measurements.

Projected retirements of existing operators and expansion of the industry will fuel the demand for occupations in Supply Water Distribution. The net result of these shifts will be increased openings for personnel in all areas: plant operations, distribution/collection field maintenance, administration, customer service, line supervision, meter readers, engineers, and plant maintenance.

The Water Systems Technology program at LATTC offers students a choice of two concentrations within water systems industry:

- WASTEWATER OPTION offers courses focusing on preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems as well as disinfection methods, solids treatment, and solids and effluent disposal practices.

- SUPPLY WATER OPTION offers courses focused on the operation and design of water systems, wells, pumps, and meters; water treatment for potable water; and technical phases of automatic controls, including power and code considerations

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree program, students are able to:

- Discuss Regulations governing wastewater treatment and the organizations involved.

- Describe the supply water treatment processes and process control strategies.

- Use advanced mathematical operations to solve applied wastewater calculations and measurements.

The Street Maintenance Technology program is designed primarily for those involved in public works maintenance operations. Asphaltic and concrete pavement, construction, plan reading, calculation of materials, state and municipal codes, report writing, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance are some of the skills required in this field. To meet the training needs of persons interested in becoming street maintenance workers, LATTC offers a Street Maintenance Associate degree and a Certificate of Achievement.

The street maintenance field has evolved into a broader category of workers. Workers in this arena are primarily employed by governmental agencies that perform maintenance operations on public highways and streets. Professionals in this field are involved at the ground level through upper-level management.

By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary knowledge and skills for a career as Street Services workers. Knowledge and skills will be mastered in the area of installation and maintenance of various types of street construction and material including asphalt and concrete. Students will also gain the supervisory skills needed to be promoted into management.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Degree/Certificate program, students are able to:

- Perform street services works utilizing hand and power tools.

- Perform calculations and measurements required for street services work in accordance to industry standards.

- Demonstrate various soft skills, such as the ability to work independently and interdependently to safely accomplish shared professional outcomes, needed for employment in the street maintenance technology industry.