Courses in the Early Childhood Education program focus primarily on the development of the child from infancy through school age and explore programs and activities designed to promote children’s overall growth and well-being. Students learn, both in theory and through direct observation, ways of meeting the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs of the young child. Courses in the program are relevant for those seeking training for employment in childcare facilities, as well as for parents and potential parents, recreation leaders, and elementary school teachers.

Students majoring in early childhood education develop a strong theoretical and practical background working with preschool-age children and their families. The program prepares students for immediate employment working as teachers or aides in childcare or other early childhood care-giving environments and provides a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in careers providing services to children and families. Ample employment opportunities exist and salaries are increasing. Students may also prepare to transfer to four-year schools to pursue advanced degrees in child development with the eventual goal of becoming preschool directors, elementary school teachers, resource specialists, or consultants, or finding employment in related human service fields working with or in behalf of children.

The Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate of Proficiency meets the academic requirements of the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, which enables teachers to work in state or federally funded programs. This permit also requires work experience of a minimum of 50 days of 3 hours per day in an Early Childhood setting. This requirement may be met through a 3-unit HD 168: Human Development course.

Completion of the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant certificate enables the student to meet basic Title 22 course requirements for preschool teaching. Title 22 licensing also requires work experience of a minimum of 50 days of 3 hours per day in an Early Childhood setting. This requirement may be met through a 3-unit HD 168: Human Development course.

Courses in the Early Childhood Education program focus primarily on the development of the child from infancy through school age and explore programs and activities designed to promote children’s overall growth and well-being. Students learn, both in theory and through direct observation, ways of meeting the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs of the young child. Courses in the program are relevant for those seeking training for employment in childcare facilities, as well as for parents and potential parents, recreation leaders, and elementary school teachers.

Students majoring in early childhood education develop a strong theoretical and practical background working with preschool-age children and their families. The program prepares students for immediate employment working as teachers or aides in childcare or other early childhood care-giving environments and provides a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in careers providing services to children and families. Ample employment opportunities exist and salaries are increasing. Students may also prepare to transfer to four-year schools to pursue advanced degrees in child development with the eventual goal of becoming preschool directors, elementary school teachers, resource specialists, or consultants, or finding employment in related human service fields working with or in behalf of children.

This certificate provides the skills and knowledge needed for positions such as biomanufacturing operators, media preparation assistants, purification assistants or manufacturing technicians in the field of biomanufacturing. The emphasis is on preparation and collection of samples, proper use of lab equipment in contamination-free environments, and standard operating procedures in the biomanufacturing industry.
 

Biotechnology is the use of microorganisms or biological substances, such as enzymes, to solve problems; develop or make useful products; or preform specific manufacturing processes. The Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Certificate of achievement is designed for students who wish to obtain the skills required to gain entry level employment in the biotechnology industry. Upon completion of the Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Certificate program students will be eligible to obtain entry level employment as laboratory assistants in biotechnology industries such as pharmaceutical labs or research and development laboratories. There are no prerequisites or enrollment limitations for the program. Students may fulfill the chem 3 requirement by passing the AP chem exam with a score of 3 or better.

Upon successful completion of the program students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

🗸 Apply the scientific method and appropriate experimental design.

🗸 Maintain an industry standard laboratory notebook.

🗸 Use and complete correct Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and other required documentation common in a biotechnology laboratory.

🗸 Demonstrate ability to accurately and safely preform standard lab techniques such as pipetting, metrology, aseptic technique.

🗸 Maintain a safe, clean contamination-free and clutter-free environment.

🗸 Communicate information in an appropriate way.

🗸 Preform calculations relating to work function.

🗸 Select and use appropriate computer tools.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Apply the scientific method and appropriate experimental design.

🗸 Maintain an industry standard laboratory notebook.

🗸 Use and describe correct SOPs, GMPs and other required documentation common in a biotechnology laboratory.

🗸 Demonstrate ability to accurately and safely preform standard lab techniques such as pipetting, metrology, aseptic technique.

🗸 Demonstrate proper use of common lab equipment.

🗸 Demonstrate effective interviewing skills to obtain employment in the biotechnology industry.

🗸 Follow relevant safety policies, guidelines, protocols and regulations.

🗸 Maintain a safe, clean contamination-free and clutter-free environment.

🗸 Document data and results according to established procedures.

🗸 Communicate information in an appropriate way.

🗸 Preform calculations relating to work function.

The Introductory Automation Certificate of Proficiency prepares students to work in a wide array of businesses which require the use electro-mechanical devices, sensors, robotics, basic computer programming, and general technical skills. Students enrolled in the program will be required to complete courses related to industrial electronics, programming with PLC design, OSHA safety standards, robotics, and basic soft skills involving data collection and reports. Upon completion of the coursework, students will be able to analyze and troubleshoot basic circuits, display hands-on skills with electro-mechanical equipment, successfully operate industrial process control systems, and display knowledge of industry standard OSHA guidelines which are associated with manufacturing.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Safely construct and operate basic electro-mechanical devices.

🗸 Troubleshoot basic automation equipment.

🗸 Successfully complete OSHA safety training and exhibit knowledge of safe workplace practices.

🗸 Collect data and enter information onto a standard spreadsheet.

🗸 Create a simple report documenting the construction, operation, and analysis of an electro-mechanical automation device.

🗸 Successfully program and operate a programmable logic controller (PLC).

The Electronic Technology certificate of achievement program provides a solid foundation for immediate employment or further study in the field. After obtaining a certificate of achievement in Electronic Technology, a student may seek employment as an electronic technician, designing, testing and servicing telecommunication, medical, video, automotive, aerospace, and entertainment equipment.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Analyze (predict or calculate the behavior or performance of) a specified electronic or electromechanical component, circuit, or system studied.

🗸 Design (specify all components, values, interconnections and, where applicable, associated firmware or software for) an electronic or electromechanical circuit or system to perform a specified function to given standards.

🗸 Troubleshoot (locate and identify a faulty component or functional block in) a given non-functioning electronic or electromechanical circuit or system, and indicate the nature of the fault.

🗸 Properly perform specified tests and measurements on the electronic and electromechanical devices, circuits, and systems studied.

This certificate of achievement is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to work as a technician for a Photovoltaic (PV) dealer, installer, or contractor. This program teaches students PV system wiring as per the National Electrical Code (NEC), system design criteria, installation methods, safety issues and OSHA considerations, maintenance practices through classroom study and laboratory applications. This certificate of achievement will be beneficial to individuals that plan on becoming employed in or currently work in the solar PV industry.
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Develop students’ ability to predict or calculate the behavior or performance of a specified electrical, residential or commercial wiring circuit or solar photovoltaic system.

🗸 Develop students’ ability to troubleshoot a given non-functioning piece of electrical equipment or residential wiring circuit or solar photovoltaic system and indicate the nature of the fault and remedy of the fault.

🗸 Develop students’ ability to use electrical wire, devices, equipment, tools, NEC code book, and blueprints to install and test an electrical project assigned by the instructor.

The Electrician Trainee Certificate of Achievement is designed to enable students to obtain the necessary entry-level skills to become more employable in the electrical industry in areas such as residential wiring, industrial wiring, commercial wiring, facility maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical circuits and equipment. Irvine Valley College is a state-approved provider (Approved School Number 125) of Electrician Training under Assembly Bill 1087, which allows students to apply for the electrical trainee in California and receive the Electrician-in-Training Card.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Analyze Students will be able to analyze (predict or calculate the behavior or performance of) specified electrical, residential, or commercial wiring circuit or solar photovoltaic system.

🗸 Design (specifies all components, values, interconnections and, where applicable, associated hardware or software for) a solar or electrical circuit control system given standards or blueprint.

🗸 Troubleshoot (locate and identify a faulty electrical component or wiring circuit in) a given non-functioning piece of electrical equipment or residential wiring circuit or solar photovoltaic system and indicate the nature of the fault and remedy of the fault.

🗸 Properly perform specified tests and measurements on current, voltage, resistance, and efficiency, on electrical motors, power panels, lighting circuits, electrical outlets, transformers, electrical devices, control circuits, and commercial operating systems.

🗸 Students will be able to pass OSHA exam with a passing grade to receive OSHA card.