The Interior Design Digital Design Communication NC Certificate prepares students and working professionals for creating design, production drawings, and presentation drawings using current industry-standard software programs. Introduction to AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, various rendering programs, and Autodesk Revit are among the software programs included within the certificate program. People with skills in these advanced software programs offer a marketable skill set to employers and have a higher earning potential.

Program Outcome

✓ Successful students in this program will be able to design and produce digital files using a variety of industry-standard software and Building Information Modeling (BIM) with an emphasis on the development of interior spaces.

The Integrated Project Design specialization certificate prepares students to design, develop, fabricate, construct, and administrate multi-disciplinary projects using BIM and integrative digital technologies.

Program Outcome

✓ The Integrated Project Design specialization certificate prepares students to design, develop, virtually construct, administrate, and prototype multi-disciplinary projects using BIM-based technology.

A program of study that helps prepare a pilot, already in possession of a Private Pilot license flight instruction to meet the licensing requirements as an Instrument Rated Pilot. This course meets the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61.65(b).

Program Outcome

✓ Students will develop the critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for completion of instrument flight training and successful completion of the federally administered written examination for instrument pilot rating certification.

Completion of this certificate will enable students to acquire the skills needed by professionals in information and communication technologies to prevent, discover, and resolve network security incidents. This career is an emerging IT-related career that sees high demand and growth.

Program Outcome

✓ Students who receive the Information Technology Security Certificate of Achievement will be able to discover and prevent network security incidents. This skill set is vital for jobs such as IT security administrator, IT security analyst, network administrator, network engineer, technical/desktop support technician, and help desk technician/analyst

This certificate provides students with a specialized focus on the unique strengths and needs of infants and toddlers. Students will study the developmental stages from birth to age 3, and understand the importance of relationship-based care, and programming considerations. It is also recommended for licensed Family Child Care Providers who care for young children in their homes. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.

Program Outcome

✓ Meets Title 22 minimum licensing requirements for employment as an Infant-Toddler Teacher, and satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. If paired with a Child Development Lead Teacher certificate holder can be employed as an Infant-toddler Teacher, Lead Preschool Teacher or Mentor Teacher. 

The Fashion Stylist Occupational Skills Award prepares the student with skills that are necessary to develop knowledge of fabrics, fit and trends to create a look that a client will display to the world. The student will use art, science, and psychology of dress to enhance their subjects and project an image. Coursework covers color, line, texture, principles of design, clothing quality and care, wardrobe planning and purchasing, dress codes, body types, face shapes, hair styles, and an internship in the field.

After completion of the skills award, students will be eligible for the following positions: Image consultant, assistant celebrity stylist, wardrobe stylist, personal shopper, editorial and lifestyle for print stylist, digital stylist, and runway stylist.

The Fashion Merchandising Associate of Science degree provides the student with a comprehensive academic foundation to pursue multiple fashion industry careers within the field of merchandising, marketing and management. Students will have opportunities to develop skills in Adobe suite, history of fashion trends, store planning and layout, event coordination, buying, selling and promoting goods, social media and e-commerce marketing. Students who complete this program will be prepared for entry level occupations such as: assistant buyer, visual merchandiser, fashion stylist, assistant merchandiser, boutique owner, retail manager, sales representative, event planner, personal shopper, and public relations assistant.

The courses in this certificate provide short-term training in the areas of clothing construction and the use of high-speed industrial sewing equipment. The certificate can be completed in one to two semesters. The program offers a self-paced open entry, open exit lab that allows for enrollment throughout the semester. Employment possibilities include apparel construction and textile product assembly careers.

Program Outcomes

✓ The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the field of clothing construction and the use of high-speed sewing equipment and meet the needs of the local fashion industry.

The Industrial PLC Technician Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work on the PLC-based industrial control systems commonly found in advanced manufacturing facilities. Students will gain hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley controllers. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to troubleshoot PLC based systems, replace faulty electrical components, and program and commission systems.

Students must complete the Industrial Electronics Technician Certificate of Achievement (13-14 units) as a part of the required coursework.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will gain the basic knowledge required to take the CET (Certified Electronics Technician) exam.

✓ Students will be able to work safely in accordance with NFPA 70E.

✓ Students will acquire the skills necessary to connect to a PLC, diagnose system problems, backup a program, and restore a program to a controller.

✓ Students will gain proficiency in reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams for advanced control systems.

✓ Students will acquire hands-on skills working with HMIs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols.

The Fashion Design certificate provides students with the comprehensive academic foundation necessary to pursue a career in fashion design. Coursework provides opportunities for students to develop skills in industrial sewing and garment construction, pattern making, draping, fashion illustration, product development, elements of design, fashion history, textiles, CAD design, and careers within the apparel and textile industry. All Fashion Design students are required to complete an industry internship, create an industry resume/portfolio and tour major fashion companies in the southern California area. Additionally, all students will have the opportunity to participate and show their work in the annual fashion show. This certificate is designed for students looking to obtain the necessary skills for immediate entry into the workforce in the area of fashion design. Possible occupations include: Assistant Fashion Designer, Design Room Assistant, Sewing Machine Operator, Tailor, Dressmaker, Custom Sewer, and Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers. Also, this certificate provides the foundation for the Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing certificate.