The Hospitality-Event & Convention Planning Certificate of Achievement helps to prepare students for successful careers in meetings, events, and convention management, including the scope of the business and its relationship to other parts of the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. Students are taught the importance of first determining goals and objectives, budget preparation, and program development that ensure all stakeholders’ meetings and events enjoy the utmost success.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students will have the basic skills to manage hospitality tasks found in conferences, conventions, and other hospitality events.

- Students will have the skills to manage restaurants, hotels and motels, and convention centers.

- Students will have the skills to identify, hire, train, and manage staff for conventions, conferences, hotels, and restaurants.

- Students will develop an awareness of various cultural customs and practices for implementation in their service to clients.

The Certificate of Achievement in Film/TV Production Crafts provides education and training in essential entry-level skills in the arts, crafts, and technicians, departments of film, television and stage crafts. Upon completing the program, students will be able to apply for entry-level positions in Film, Television, Internet, Multimedia, Entertainment Production, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Stagecraft, Set Dressing, Grip/ Craft Service, Camera Loader, Apprentice/Assistant Editor, Sound Utility, Costume Manufacturing, Set Lighting, Set Painting, and Scenic/Graphic Arts. West Los Angeles College has a partnership with Hollywood Cinema Production Recourses "Hollywood CPR". Hollywood CPR has the only IATSE & AMPTP recognized Entertainment Artists, Crafts and Technicians Certificate which provides a pathway into careers in the entertainment industry.

The Hollywood CPR Entertainment Artists, Crafts and Technicians Certificate is an additional merit-based distinction above and beyond the West Los Angeles College Film/TV Crafts Certificate of Achievement that signifies a proficiency of entry-level skills to employers and trade unions. In order to be eligible to apply to Hollywood CPR, students need to complete the Film/TV Production Crafts certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and additional criteria include granting Hollywood CPR permission to review their grades and records for certification purposes. Please consult with the Chair of Arts & Performance if you are interested in the Hollywood CPR Entertainment Artists, Crafts and Technicians Certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of crew members using entertainment industry terminology, records and forms.

- Understand all aspects of the production of a film, television show, or stage performance from script to screen: pre-production to post-production.

- Apply technological principles in the use of camera, grip, lighting and sound equipment.

- Apply basic mathematics and graphic principles as used in motion picture, television and stage production.

- Learn the proper use of tools, equipment, and safety apparel. The proper procedures for safety in and around the set.

- Proper work ethics for independent and collective working with crew and management in order to maximize efficiency in the workplace.

- Search for career opportunities regularly and effectively network for work with the crew on future productions.

- Use proper set etiquette; always be punctual; maintain a positive attitude.

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Retail Sales and Support is the first stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and prepares students to develop their fundamental IT Technician Skills. While completing coursework in customer service, communication, Microsoft Office, and information systems coursework, along with earning the CompTIA A+ industry certification, students gain practical experience as they learn how to succeed in an IT retail environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Quality for entry-level IT positions such as Retail Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, Retail Sales Workers and Sales Representative

The  Certificate of Completion in Nursing Assistant is designed to provide students with the clinical and theoretical knowledge to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation. Students will learn to be part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a nurse. The curriculum is based on the professional standards established by regulatory agencies, and it covers essential topics included in the Nurse Assistant Certification Exam. Due to Health Department regulations, a physical exam, CPR certification, and background check must be completed at the start of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the clinical skills required to become a Nursing Assistant

The Nurse Assistant Acute Care program is designed to train nurse assistants for employment in the acute care facility. Integrated throughout the program are essential employability skills for the healthcare industry. Content area skills focus on direct patient care of chronically ill patients. Safety practices in the acute care setting will be emphasized. Students will learn skills associated with neonatal and postpartum care, elimination, and surgery, as well as patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Students may complete the first course, VMED 070, prior to becoming nurse assistants.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate proper patient care skills in the acute care setting

The Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing is designed to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to hold a medical billing position. Students will have practical experience using computers, medical coding, and patient billing software, be familiar with the rules and guidelines of health care plans in order to submit proper documentation for appropriate reimbursement of services rendered, and have the necessary customer service skills to succeed in this field.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Apply the concepts and skills of medical billing using industry-standard software; e.g. using TotalMD software

- Demonstrate effective workforce skills, including oral and written communication, resume and interview preparation 

The Medical Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support it takes to pursue a professional healthcare career. The program includes practical, real-world experience working with knowledgeable medical professionals and making important industry connections. An emphasis is placed on preparing the student to pass the examination to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate how to perform administrative and patient care duties

The home health aide (HHA) program prepares individuals who already hold their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to become Certified Home Health Aides. This course provides an overview of the requirements to transition from CNA to HHA. Instruction builds and expands on the CNA training with increased focus and experience in the areas of patient needs, personal care services, nutrition, cleaning and care in the home. Successful students will be eligible to complete their California Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate how to perform administrative and patient care duties

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Media Arts Graphic Design reflects the industry standard in the field of advertising/graphic design for printed media, the web, and digital imaging. The program is designed with a combination of courses from fine art, digital media, computer science, and marketing to develop technical skills and creativity in digital media. Graduates of this program will find entry into the profession at various levels with employment opportunities in the fields of advertising, graphic design, web design, application design, and digital imaging.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the use of a variety of digital media tools and techniques to create graphic design images

- Demonstrate the ability to create graphic design images using visual elements and principles of design

This Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees as technicians specializing in alternative fuels and advanced transportation technology. Training takes up theory and practical skills. Directed practical work assigned in all fuel areas, compressed and biodiesel, under simulated on-the-job conditions. The program will provide students an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and hand skills demanded of modern transportation specialists. The sequence in which courses are taken may be modified to meet individual needs.

Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students who complete the career path cartographically examine and assemble information for a target audience who might use the alternative fuel types.

- Regardless of career path (private, government, or fleet) the Alternative Fuels AS Degree or CoA student obtains transferable credit to a university and points towards qualifying as a certified CSA Fuel Tank Inspector.

- Students are capable of describing applications in all nine alternative fuel areas (compressed, liquid, generated electrical, and biodiesel).

- Students will access legal rules and regulations from a variety of resources (state and federal), providing the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and hand skills demanded of modern transportation specialists.

- Students will be able to pass the safety requirements with complete knowledge of NFPA, CSA, CGA 6.4, and OSHA standards.