This program provides participants with an introduction and basic overview of fire scene investigation. The focus of this course is to provide information in determining the area of fire origin in fires involving vehicles, structures, and wildland. Accidental and criminal fire causes are discussed in detail.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ distinguish the four different methods of heat transfer and compare their effects during a fire's progression
✔ choose the correct California Arson Law section when applying it to a factual situation
✔ recognize the elements necessary for the ignition and the sustained combustion of fuel and heat
✔ explain the elements required for an electrically caused fire to occur
✔ identify common scene indicators of arson and apply it to a factual situation
✔ describe the methodology required for a proper and thorough investigation of a structure, vehicle, and wildland fire
✔ differentiate between the different types of explosions and their unique effects

This program provides the knowledge necessary to assume the role of an entry level fire inspector within a fire department's fire prevention division.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ identify the administrative and field inspection duties of a Fire Inspector 1.
✔ identify the codes that give a fire inspector legal authority to conduct inspections in the state of California.
✔ identify the applicable codes or standards in order to reference the applicable documents, edition, and section for a given fire protection, fire prevention, or life safety issue.
✔ conduct a fire and life safety inspection in accordance with jurisdictional policies.
✔ identify and adhere to confidentiality and privacy policies throughout the inspection process.
✔ create a clear and concise inspection report based on observations made during a field inspection.
✔ recognize when construction plans are required.
✔ identify the steps needed to investigate common complaints, including documentation.
✔ understand what is needed to participate in legal proceedings.
✔ identify the construction type based on field observations, a description of the project and a description of the materials used.
✔ identify the occupancy classification of a single-use occupancy in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
✔ calculate the allowable occupant load of a single-use occupancy or portion thereof in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
✔ identify the means of egress elements and their operational status or compliance with applicable codes and standards.
✔ identify, document, and report deficiencies involving equipment, processes and operations and their applicable code and/or standard.
✔ identify conditions that will lead to hazardous fire growth potential within a building or space.
✔ calculate fire flow results from water supply data.
✔ recognize what is required for emergency plans and preparedness measures for various occupancy classifications.
✔ compare an approved plan to an existing fire protection system in order to identify, document, and report any modifications to the system in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ inspect emergency access for an existing system in order to ensure maintenance of the required access for emergency responders, and identify, document, and correct deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ determine the operational readiness of existing fixed fire suppression systems in order to ensure operational readiness, document maintenance, and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ determine the operational readiness of existing fire detection and alarm systems in order to ensure operational readiness, document maintenance, and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policy.
✔ determine the operational readiness of existing portable fire extinguishers in order to ensure operational readiness, document maintenance, and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ identify hazardous materials or substances by their properties in accordance with the basic principles of chemistry.
✔ verify code compliance for incidental storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and gases in order to address applicable codes and standards and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ identify the requirements for temporary membrane structures.
✔ identify storage and handling requirements for safe and sane fireworks at fireworks stands.
✔ identify requirements for public fireworks display in order to verify that fireworks storage, handling, and use comply with applicable codes and standards, and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ identify requirements for proximate fireworks or special effects display in order to verify that fireworks storage, handling, and use comply with applicable codes and standards, and identify, document, and report deficiencies in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.
✔ identify exterior hazards abatement on an existing property in order to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards, and identify, document, and report deficiencies and mitigation measures in accordance with applicable codes and standards and jurisdictional policies.

This program provides the knowledge necessary to assume the role of firefighter with the ability to work effectively and safely with the fire environment as well as within a company in the fire department in all functions of that company. Topics include indoctrination into the fire service, general maintenance, apparatus and equipment operations, fire control, wildland firefighting, emergency vehicle operations, salvage, fire prevention and public education, fire and arson investigation, rapid intervention crew tactics, vehicle extrication, physical fitness/wellness, emergency care, and forcible entry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ identify and describe the history, development, structure, organization and responsibility of the Fire Service
✔ define, identify and apply the components and principles of the Incident Command System
✔ explain the core values of the fire service and its duty of providing service delivery to the public
✔ perform preventative maintenance to fire station, apparatus and equipment
✔ demonstrate the use of fire department apparatus and tools within the scope of assignment
✔ explain and apply the basic concept of fire control, fire and arson investigation and fire communication systems
✔ identify and demonstrate basic skills in public education procedures and instruction
✔ interpret work place rules and laws regarding harassment/discrimination policies and mandated reporting procedures
✔ relate to wellness programs, stress management and approved academy physical fitness programs
✔ identify and demonstrate first responder responsibilities for handling medical emergencies
✔ identify first responder responsibilities for mitigation of hazardous material incidents
✔ choose safe driving procedures for emergency response vehicles
✔ apply principles of vehicle extraction
✔ apply fire suppression tactics and strategies
✔ interpret wild land fire behavior, suppression techniques and safety measures
✔ demonstrate firefighter rescue and survival skills

This program focuses on preparing for a career in the fire service. It includes educational opportunities for those currently employed within the fire service and those within volunteer fire agencies. Courses include those required for transfer to four-year colleges, those required to meet eligibility requirements for employment, and those required for incentive salary increases.
Employment opportunities may be found in areas such as building inspection, fire investigation, fire prevention, hazardous materials specialist, public education, and firefighting.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ complete the duties of an entry level firefighter.
✔ identify the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS).
✔ compare and contrast the makeup of a moderate size fire department with a large fire department.
✔ describe the components of firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
✔ compare and contrast modern PPE with antiquated PPE.
✔ analyze simulated fire situations for indicators of flashover versus backdraft potential and prescribe mitigation measures to prevent them from occurring.
✔ assess the fundamentals of physical science as they relate to the fire services: measurements, energy and work theories, power and transfer of heat principles, the laws of matter and the conservation of energy, and the exothermic chemical reaction called combustion.
✔ classify and compare various types of municipal water systems.
✔ describe the fundamentals of building construction and apply this knowledge to fire situations where forcible entry and overhaul evolutions may weaken the already fire-weakened structure.
✔ compare and contrast fire prevention versus fire suppression efforts.
✔ draft a pre-fire plan.
✔ evaluate and analyze the rate of fire spread in a structure fire.
✔ explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
✔ describe how ICS is used by fire departments at emergencies.
✔ compare and contrast the makeup of a fully paid department with a volunteer fire department.

This certificate is intended for students who have completed the Patternmaking and Draping Certificate and need to obtain a higher level of competency in the field. It explores the social, cultural, and environmental influences of fashion trends on fashion design. It develops freehand and computer illustration techniques commonly used in the fashion industry. Apparel construction techniques are combined with patternmaking and draping skills to create couture quality garments. This program provides the necessary skills to create a garment for the runway, as well as explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
This certificate prepares students for entry level design-related jobs in apparel production companies, designer workrooms, and custom sewing workrooms. It also prepares students for self-employment or entrepreneurship. Examples of careers in Fashion Design include Assistant Designer, Designer, Design Room Assistant, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Stylist, First Pattern Maker, Sample Maker, Sewing Room Supervisor, and Tailor.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze and sketch style variations and interpret them in fabric.
✔ design and organize a fashion apparel line.
✔ recommend appropriate sewing equipment, supplies, and techniques for a given project.
✔ research entrepreneur opportunities and market segments in the fashion industry.
✔ create original patterns using flat pattern methods, draping techniques, or computer patternmaking software.
✔ construct a garment from an original pattern utilizing advanced sewing construction techniques.

This certificate is intended for students who have completed the Apparel Construction Certificate and need to obtain a higher skill level in the field. It explores draping and advanced apparel construction techniques, and develops beginning, advanced, and computer patternmaking skills. It offers students the necessary sewing and patternmaking skills to enter the job market.
This certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs in apparel production and manufacturing companies, designer workrooms, and custom sewing workrooms. It also prepares students for self-employment or entrepreneurship. Examples of careers in fashion design include Assistant Designer, CADD Technician, First Pattern Maker, Production Pattern Maker, Sample Maker, Sewing Room Supervisor, and Tailor.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ create samples for a technique book.
✔ identify appropriate fabrics, notions, and tools for a given project.
✔ examine basic pattern alterations and apply them to commercial and custom patterns.
✔ develop patterns using flat-pattern or draping methods.
✔ construct a garment utilizing basic or advanced sewing construction techniques.
✔ analyze basic fitting techniques and apply them to ready-to-wear and custom apparel garments.

This Certificate of Achievement in Marketing provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and training for business marketing and prepares them for careers in sales, advertising, customer service, and business development. Students wanting to earn the A.A. degree in Marketing can do so by taking additional courses beyond the 18 units required for this certificate. Please seek advice from your counselor to verify the correct courses to take towards the A.A degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 P-SLO 1: Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrate skill and comprehension in the field of marketing as indicated by course outcomes

 • Incorporate principles of product development, pricing, distribution strategies, promotion strategies and market research.

🗸 P-SLO 2: Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analyze problems

 • Apply the marketing mix to create and analyze various marketing strategies

 • Integrate the functions of the marketing mix to develop a marketing plan for a business

🗸 P-SLO 3: Communication: Express ideas and facts clearly and completely
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in various business settings

Career Information

Account Executive, Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, Marketing Assistant.

This certificate consists of three core fashion classes and a management class. Topics include an introduction to the fashion industry, product and apparel line development, retail management, and retail buying. Students choose an area of concentration that includes textile knowledge, fashion promotion, or retailing strategies.
This certificate prepares students for entry level jobs in fashion retailing, including department store manager trainees, small boutique associate managers, sales associates, assistant buyers, and image consultants.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ research various career opportunities in fashion retail.
✔ assess the primary retail management functions, including time management, cost control, and decision making.
✔ evaluate the process of successful apparel product development.
✔ identify and define a target retail customer.
✔ describe the characteristics of various textile fabrications in relation to their use in textile items.
✔ assess the role of various advertising media as related to the fashion industry including newspaper, television, radio, and the internet.
✔ compare and contrast various retail locations, including shopping centers and malls, central business districts, and nontraditional locations, such as airports and hospitals.

This Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of business fundamentals for students interested in most business occupations. Topics include management techniques, human resources, and organizational behavior. Students wanting to earn the A.A. degree in Business, General can do so by taking additional courses beyond the 18 units required for this certificate. Please seek advice from your counselor to verify the correct courses to take toward the A.A degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 P-SLO 1: Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrate skill and comprehension in respective subject areas as indicated by course outcomes

  • Incorporate leadership skills and abilities that are effective in managing a multicultural workforce

  • Apply current management techniques to resolving personnel and organizational problems in the workplace

🗸 P-SLO 2: Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analyze problems

  • Integrate management principles in relationship to finance, personnel, products, services and information

Career Information

First-line Supervisor or Manager in general business or government service settings.

This certificate provides the skills to be a fashion illustrator. Utilizing the elements and principles of design, topics include the awareness of apparel details and styles, drawing flats and fashion illustrations, and the creation of a personal style. Both freehand and computer illustration techniques are utilized.
This certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs in the following areas: Assistant Designer, Design Room Assistant, Fashion Illustrator, Textile Colorist, Textile Croquis Painter, and Textile Designer. It also prepares students for self-employment or entrepreneurship.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze the elements and principles of design and apply them to drawing fashion figures.
✔ produce a fashion figure drawn with correct proportions and planar structure.
✔ examine apparel details, styles, and elements, and apply them to a flat or illustration.
✔ develop a flat sketch or illustration utilizing computer software.
✔ create an illustration using fashion trends and target customers as inspiration.